My question here is: can animal euthanasia be morally right? And why is it wrong to talk about euthanasia in people, but it is accepted as a form of "caring" to take your dog, for example, down to the local vets and load its veins with a lethal injection? Why is there a difference?
I am in two minds to this right now. My heart says that it is wrong to kill an animal, but can it be right to allow it to suffer? A creature can not tell us how much pain it is in, nor how ill it feels. In fact, it can't tell us anything at all. By making such decisions, we are, in affect, playing God with lives that are not our own. So how do we know if it is the right thing to do?
As humans, we are in the unique position to make decisions that will affect animals for better or worse. I think that we should treat this position with the respect that it deserves, because it is one of great power and responsibility.
Sunday, 30 September 2007
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I SO agree. I've never understood why it's ok to let a human suffer, even respected to let a human suffer, but not okay with an animal. My coworkers and I have a cat, Jupiter, who is disabled. Nine years ago he was hit by a car. He has a wheelchair and a great life. He lives in a pet store, he pulls anything he wants off the shelves! Yet inevitably there are customers who ask why we haven't "put him out of his misery". It's ridiculous.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my blog.
Jupiter sounds fantastic, I've heard about animals being given a "wheelchair" for their back ends, but I've never actually seen it before.
I think people can be so ignorant.
RT
There are many factors a person must consider when deciding whether or not to euthanize their pet: the pet's age, diagnosis, prognosis (how long can they be expected to live?), quality of life, financial resources for extended care, etc. It is inappropriate for any of us to judge others unless we have walked in their shoes.
For your readers who are struggling with this decision, please check out our site to see what your own faith may say about this and other related topics. You may be surprised. We are an interfaith website, and take no positions. We are only there to provide information and comfort, when needed.
Yours in frienship, Chaplain Nancy
www.AnimalChaplains.com
Thank you for visiting my blog Chaplain Nancy. Yes,you're right. There are indeed many factors that people must consider.
Thank you for the link, I will check it out.
RT
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