Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/04

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Subject: [Leica] Deer and Goose
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Sun, 04 Apr 2010 05:50:25 -0400

> 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





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