In rescue shelters: Why not IMMEDIATELY put all dogs/cats down? Why prolong suffering, when euthanasia is such a nice sleepy end to all pain?

Although Patricia's post was addressing the guilt we all feel as pet ... (“Love, Guilt & Putting Dogs Down“, by Patricia McConnell, The Other End of the Leash) ... .. it is painful to put animals to sleep even if you see them suffering through pain. ... I found some really good information on a pet euthanasia rel...

““Bela is such an amazing dog,” said Mr. Garcia. ... For all concerned, Bela is in good hands and will enjoy a safe and very merry ... . come ill with grief .or they become unruly and unpredictable.and would end up being put down any ... go to then what the pound where maybe or maybe not be put into a loving home or maybe ...

Should I euthanize my healthy, but difficult dog? ... to the point where if I step out even for a minute, he'll immediately try to ... If you are looking for permission to put the dog down, you certainly ... I actually think this is a great idea, not because I think they will all ... I have been through this with a cat, not dog.

Pain in animals is another important topic that all pet owners should be well versed on. ... such as cats and dogs, do not hide their pain… it simply doesn't bother ... . me for my intention was not to prolong the suffering, I should have done it ... Murphy was put to sleep last year at 14, after also fracturing the ...

(1) Shelters cannot humanely house and support all these animals until their natural ... the only acceptable method of euthanasia for cats and dogs in animal shelters. ... Be sure that you are not prolonging your animal friend's suffering because of ... Staying with your animal companion while he or she is gently “put to sleep” ...