I know of some instances from years ago when breeders were told to put puppies to death in just the manner Jeannie posted. Did I agree with it? NO!!! Could I do it? I have to think on that as I recall the young man who cut off his own hand to save his life. Could I do that? I don't know and I pray I never have to find out.
I, like Pat, have meds. Heck, I am a VERY old nurse so I have a lotta stuff. Years ago I gave a paralyzed ferret 50 mgms of Valium, put it in a box and stowed it safely in a crate to die. I cam e home from work day 1-still alive; day-2 still alive; day 3-no where to be found. I went beserk and yalled at my kids for letting an animal get into the garage to get it. I hear a noise in the midst of all my tantrum and we all looked and here comes the poor baby dragging its little self out from behind the crate..It got well. Vet said the meds probably allowed its spinal cord to heal.
There are a lot of issues in this thread and we each have to deal with them in our own way. I, personally, do not THINK I could euthanize a puppy that way but I also know I could not stand to watch it suffer.. I would do a lot of praying for the wisdom to make the right decision and have the courage to follow thru. Then, wash my Valium down with a huge margarita. |