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Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation

AVMA News

Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep for disease control and euthanasia of pigs after a fire.

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How to have end-of-life conversations

AVMA News

Conversations about euthanasia and depopulation are never easy given what’s at stake. Speakers at the recent AVMA Humane Endings Symposium offered tips and advice for how to communicate effectively and tenderly when discussing end-of-life matters.

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Boyfriend's Mother Considering Euthanasia for her Dog Due to Allergies and Paw Fungus

Reddit Animals

This is not about financial constraints, rather, it stems from the emotional strain of dealing with a dog's health issues. She says that she is very depressed (she is just angry of the dog licks the paws). The alergies are under control with one medication.

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Euthanasia and Our Animal Families

Reddit Animals

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Animal Shelters are Full: How to Save a Dog From Euthanasia in Texas

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National Audubon Society Caves to the Cat Crazies

10,000 Birds

Feral cats kill birds by the billions in the United States and the only real solution to the problem is removal and euthanasia, along with heavy fines for those caught dumping cats. When one of the leading organizations for bird conservation in the United States caves to the pressure of the crazy cat people that is just disgusting.

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It’s Deaf Dog Awareness Week

4 The Love Of Animals

I didn’t know this, but the Dalmatian Club of American mandates euthanasia of all deaf pups. This group is made up of rescues that are trained with American Sign Language and hand commands. They are then trained to become registered therapy dogs. How truly sad.

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