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Convenience euthanasia of pets is in breach of a veterinarian’s oath

PoC avatarPosted on August 5, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 6, 2020

Dr John Bradshaw writing on the Psychology Today website stated, “Or even (as does happen) take the cat to be euthanised by a vet before she departs, knowing that it would be easy to obtain a replacement from a shelter … Continue reading →

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Should I be with my cat when he is euthanized?

PoC avatarPosted on May 13, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 13, 2020

Yes, you should be with your cat when he is euthanized. You owe a duty to be there. It is the penultimate task for a cat guardian to see their beloved cat companion on their way. And, if you are … Continue reading →

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Tom O’Connor has got it wrong about exhuming a shot cat

PoC avatarPosted on March 14, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 14, 2020

Tom O’Connor writing on the stuff.co.nz website has got it entirely wrong. He’s criticising the content of an article about the exhumation of a cat that was shot in order to find out whether the cat had been killed humanely. … Continue reading →

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This animal shelter values companion animals at $300 plus a replacement

PoC avatarPosted on June 16, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 16, 2019

An animal shelter offered US$300 and a new dog when they mistakenly killed the owner’s. Do you think this is enough?

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Posted in Euthanasia | Tagged Cat News, emotional loss, killed

Kentucky animal shelter overloaded, Code Red. Please share.

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2019

The Estill County Animal Shelter (near Lexington, Kentucky, USA) is overloaded with rescue animals. Recently it stopped taking in new arrivals for six days. Please go to their Facebook page and follow the instructions! “We have not had to Euth … Continue reading →

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Do cats know when you are putting them down?

PoC avatarPosted on March 31, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 31, 2019

Do cats know when you are putting them down? Cat owners/guardians will have a different point of view on this question. Some may say for sure they know. Others would disagree. I believe that cats don’t know that they are … Continue reading →

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Veterinarian pleads with cat and dog owners to be be present at end of life euthanasia

PoC avatarPosted on October 7, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 28, 2018

A South African vet says that cats and dogs look around for their human caretakers when they are being euthanised at the end of their lives. He believes it causes them unnecessary distress. In a Facebook post he pleads with … Continue reading →

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You’re a coward if you leave the room when your cat is being euthanized?

PoC avatarPosted on October 7, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 7, 2018

Ninety percent of cat and dog owners leave the vet’s consulting room when their companion animal is being euthanised at the end of their life. Are we all cowards? I couldn’t stay in the room myself but I didn’t feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Euthanasia | Tagged cat euthanasia, cat guardian, euthanized, human to cat relationship, veterinarian | 8 Replies

What percent of cats are euthanised in shelters?

PoC avatarPosted on July 6, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 6, 2018

Once again this is a question asked on the Internet. Observers in America want to know the percentage of cats at shelters who are euthanised. It’ll be a raw statistic and it is quite hard to find the answer if … Continue reading →

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Have Animal Advocates Lost Their Wits about Euthanasia?

PoC avatarPosted on May 22, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 22, 2018

Have animal advocates lost their wits about euthanasia? I don’t think so. Most of us struggle with it for obvious reasons. But are we being selfish when we hold on to pets for too long?

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