On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:13:33 -0400, Upscale wrote:

"Charlie Wilkes" wrote in message
http://www.stopanimalabuse.blogspot.com/

You're right, that was a horrible picture to watch. But, please take
into account that it was a healthy kitten being drowned, not one that
was seriously injured, in extreme pain and bleeding to death. You tell
me there wouldn't be any difference.

Sure, there's a difference. Drowning is not the worst possible way for
an animal to die. But it is not a humane means of killing. If a vet
isn't available, a gunshot or a crushing blow to the skull, with a large
hammer, are merciful ways to kill an injured small animal. Wringing the
neck is acceptable for birds, if it's done properly. I have been over
this unpleasant subject with veterinarians and biologists because I've
had to put down domestic animals as well as injured wildlife, and I
wanted to do it right.

Charlie