Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> While trying not to be grotesque and overly upsetting to pet lovers, the > harsh reality of life and death is you have to be pragmatic when a pet is > distressed and nearing the end of life. Most vets pile on the drugs, hope > for a peaceful end, or else administer an injection which - while > compassionate and a sop to the mores of modern society - costs unnecessary > money. Better to go for a swift certainty and take a final stand behind > your sick pet. Swiftly strike it with a shovel or other heavy implement > which will put it out of its pain. It doesn't expect it from you, and any > pain is brief. Horrific I know, but at least its end is quick and certain, > and any suffering is short. I'd want such a finish myself - as long as I > don't realise it's going to happen... > > Your opinion might vary. > > Douglas > > Shouldn't we change the subject line from Deer and Goose to Pet and shovel? [Rabs] Mark William Rabiner