I think that is why some animal welfare groups are advocating for "guardianship" status rather than ownership so that people, including breeders, can't have animals killed for frivolous reasons.
Bonnie www.elephants.com ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 1:26 pm Subject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits To: [email protected] > > In a message dated 11/29/05 1:46:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > I didn't know that the number one reason cats are > euthanized is because of their lack of litter habits; > that is SO sad. > > > That's exactly the reason I got the two Maine Coon boys.... > Both brought to vets for euthanasia for that reason....... > Worked with a compassionate vet, who refused to euthanize for > "convenience" > of owner". > Both times, when working alone with that vet in evening, "victim" > smuggled > out, both in "Feline Protection Program".......with me!! > As far as the other vets in that practice, euthanasia was done as > often as > nail trims.. > (As dictated by owners of practice....) > Sadly, the compassionate vet is no longer with that practice. > Her compassion was considered "insubordination". > Patti > >
