Call it what it is: killed NOT euthanized

"Phil P." wrote in message ...
"Joe Pitt" wrote in message
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I attended a presentation about stopping the killing of cats (and dogs) in
animal control facilities. He emphasised that you euthanize an animal that
is SICK. What is happening in shelters all over is they are KILLING
perfectly fine animals because they are unwanted, often due to the failure
to spay and neuter their parents. The general public sees 'euthanized' and
it softens what is happening in their minds.

I see postings that say you adopted the day before the animal was due to
be
euthanized. Tell people you adopted just before the animal was due to be
KILLED.

It may seem a small thing, but when you talk to people it may help their
awareness of the problem.

Maybe if everyone used the correct terms that describes exactly what it is,
more people would be outraged and sickened enough to force legislation to
eliminate it -- like mandatory neuter before adoption or sale (health
permiting) and subsidize vets or give them a tax deduction for neutering all
animals in their care regardless of the owners' consent or ability to pay.

If you talk about tax deduction, that means either cut money from some
other program to pay for this proposed program or increase taxes. That
would be fine if you can only increase taxes for those who really
care. My suggestion is to establish a fund or charity. Then those who
can't stand killing of cats can give to that charity. It would be nice
also if said charity is one of the charities listed on tax forms.