I recently learned that someone I know planned to have their dog euthanized when he passed. He thought that was better than having the dog go to a shelter. I can't fathom doing tha... moreI recently learned that someone I know planned to have their dog euthanized when he passed. He thought that was better than having the dog go to a shelter. I can't fathom doing that. It seems very wrong to me. I understand the premise- to ensure the pet doesn't have a bad life, but at the same time, the dog was healthy and very adoptable. What say ye... is it ethical to put your pet to sleep when you die or should you make other arrangements/ allow the dog to go to a shelter?
We have a about 9 hens and get at least 1 or 2 double yokes a week. We also have 2 hen ducks and have started getting the occasional double yoke from them as well.
My opinion is that animals and humans are just a different species in the same category..... Some animals show tears when they are sad ( like elephants and dogs...) and they are ab... moreMy opinion is that animals and humans are just a different species in the same category..... Some animals show tears when they are sad ( like elephants and dogs...) and they are able to grieve to their deaths. Pets are children in our modern society, with all the care a child gets... and so on. In the jurisdiction system animals are a thing - in order to make it easier in courts. For me it stands like this: They can give love and affection, which would be impossible without a soul. I know, I know.....the word soul is a religious word, but it fits! less
