Re: Who would do this..?

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From: Poop Dogg
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2003 05:37

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"~*Connie*~" wrote in message <6iLMa.26$081.24@twister.nyroc.rr.com>...
>there are instances when it is necessary.. like an older mostly anti social
>cat who doesn't travel well when your required to move far away for one
>reason or another.  The cat might be in good health now, but would not
>travel well, and couldn't be taken in by someone else due to the anti social
>set in the ways behavior..
>
>however..for the most part I agree with you.. people are way too quick to
>give up their pets.. its sad and mean.

My last cat was put to sleep.  I didn't want it, but my mother made
the decision and took her to the vet and told me after the fact.  I
was upset, but in retrospect I realize it was probably the best thing
to do.  She was 14 years old and in deteriorating health.  She had
some sort of problem, thyroid or digestive, that had caused her to
lose lots of weight despite an ever-increasing appetite.  We were
also moving cross-country, I doubt she could have made the move or
adjusted to a new home at that age.  Still, she probably had a
year or two of less-than-perfect life ahead of her.

When I was at the animal shelter I saw lots of cats who were
unadoptable.  Almost all were adults, some with physical defects
like the one with the missing eye.  They tended to be very
skittish and antisocial - no one would want to adopt them, not
me for sure.  Like everyone else, I wanted a cute young friendly
kitten.  I don't know what my local animal shelter's policy is,
whether they euthanize animals.  But I don't see what choice
they have, their budget is very tight and the facilities are
way too small to house these animals for the rest of their lives.
The people who oppose euthanasia should either adopt these
animals or donate money towards their indefinite care.

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