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The Difference between Euthanasia & Killing
The Difference between Euthanasia and Killing Millions of cats die in U.S. animal control pounds and shelters every year. The pounds and shelters say these animals are “euthanized.” But they’re not—they are killed. An animal is only euthanized when she is terminally ill or untreatably injured. Euthanasia n. The act or practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment. The American Heritage Dictionary Genuine euthanasia is a medical decision and is always done in an individual animal’s best interest. It can be an important part of end-of-life care. But most animals who die in pounds and shelters are killed for very different reasons. Facilities kill animals to make room for new ones, to manage disease, or to compensate for inadequate staff or funding. Decisions to kill reflect the operating interests of facilities, not the best interests of animals. Using the word “euthanasia” masks what really happens to cats in pounds and shelters—they are killed. -- X-Signatu Default ************************************************** *** E-mail address altered to foil spam. Reply to news groups for all to see please. _ / ) (\__/) ( ( ) ( ) ) ={ }= / / ) `-------/ / ( / \ | ,'\ , ,' `-'\ ,---\ | \ _) ) `. \ / (__/ ) ) (_/ (\__/) )oo( ={ }= ************************************************** *** .. |
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The Difference between Euthanasia & Killing
"krazy" wrote in message news The Difference between Euthanasia and Killing Millions of cats die in U.S. animal control pounds and shelters every year. The pounds and shelters say these animals are “euthanized.” But they’re not—they are killed. An animal is only euthanized when she is terminally ill or untreatably injured. Euthanasia n. The act or practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment. The American Heritage Dictionary Genuine euthanasia is a medical decision and is always done in an individual animal’s best interest. It can be an important part of end-of-life care. But most animals who die in pounds and shelters are killed for very different reasons. Facilities kill animals to make room for new ones, to manage disease, or to compensate for inadequate staff or funding. Decisions to kill reflect the operating interests of facilities, not the best interests of animals. Using the word “euthanasia” masks what really happens to cats in pounds and shelters—they are killed. Perhaps so, but if there is no way to place all the animals in good homes, and they have to spend their whole lives in cages, they may as well be euthanized, in my opinion. I can't stand to see animals in cages. for this reason, I will go to neither zoos nor pet stores....... |
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The Difference between Euthanasia & Killing
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Bill Graham typed, for some strange, unexplained reason: : "krazy" wrote in message : news [snip] : Using the word “euthanasia” masks what really happens to cats in : pounds and : shelters—they are killed. : : Perhaps so, but if there is no way to place all the animals in good : homes, and they have to spend their whole lives in cages, they may as : well be euthanized, in my opinion. I can't stand to see animals in : cages. for this reason, I will go to neither zoos nor pet : stores....... Well here in the UK I volunteer for Cats Protection (www.cats.org.uk) and we never put a healthy cat to sleep. It is only ever done on a vet's advice in cases of say FIP or leukemia (spelling..?) One of the resident cats at our centre has been there over 2 years which is nothing; one who died a couple of years back was there for 10 years, she slept on top of the tumble dryer in the washroom ;-) I still expect to see her there every time I go in there, dear old Polly :-) Ivor |
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The Difference between Euthanasia & Killing
You're a good man Ivor. These agencies depend on volunteers like you to do
their good work. I live in the USA and have heard good things about Cat's Protection in the UK. We call them "no-kill" shelters here in the US to distinguish them from the many ones that do kill animals. There are not enough no-kill shelters here and it's a big problem. The good news is that things are getting better here for animals. Laws are being changed, for example, making punishment for animal cruelty more severe. More people seem to be volunteering at shelters and a few new ones have popped up. Most no-kills have good adoption rates, however, there are still waiting lists to take in abandoned or homeless animals, but the wait is only about a month. Krazy does make a good point though and I think more people these days are aware that we have to find a way to stop killing these animals. So everyone, do your part. Volunteer at a shelter. Take political action. Go out and rescue a stray cat or dog. Get it to a vet for testing and go from there. Make some phone calls, talk to your friends, search the internet. Find a no-kill shelter and put your name on their waiting list. You'll be a true hero. Allen "Ivor Jones" wrote in message ... In , Bill Graham typed, for some strange, unexplained reason: : "krazy" wrote in message : news [snip] : Using the word “euthanasia” masks what really happens to cats in : pounds and : shelters—they are killed. : : Perhaps so, but if there is no way to place all the animals in good : homes, and they have to spend their whole lives in cages, they may as : well be euthanized, in my opinion. I can't stand to see animals in : cages. for this reason, I will go to neither zoos nor pet : stores....... Well here in the UK I volunteer for Cats Protection (www.cats.org.uk) and we never put a healthy cat to sleep. It is only ever done on a vet's advice in cases of say FIP or leukemia (spelling..?) One of the resident cats at our centre has been there over 2 years which is nothing; one who died a couple of years back was there for 10 years, she slept on top of the tumble dryer in the washroom ;-) I still expect to see her there every time I go in there, dear old Polly :-) Ivor |
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