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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Only if you would do the same for parents or your children or spouse. You'd do that, right?[/quote]
Not OP, but my children have a life expectancy of more than 60 more years. My dog has a life expectancy of another 2-4 years. My children can communicate to me exactly how they feel and what ailments they have. Animals are stoic and try to hide pain and discomfort. My children understand that uncomfortable medical treatments are intended to help them. My dog doesn’t.

My father received an unexpected diagnosis of a very aggressive terminal cancer seemingly out of the blue. He declined so rapidly, he died 45 days later. It was astonishing how quickly the cancer took over. It was traumatizing to watch this transformation. My father had long been a supporter of the movement to give people the right to assisted suicide when they have terminal conditions. Unfortunately, most states do not grant this right, and he did not reside in one that does. He suffered mightily and I am brokenhearted that I could not give him the death he deserved.

We have much more control over the end of our pets’ lives. Having watched my father suffer, I truly believe it will be kinder to my dog to end his life gently slightly earlier than is absolutely necessary than to wait until it’s obvious he is suffering. I owe him the best life I can give him, and that doesn’t include additional days of pain, discomfort, confusion, and fear.[/quote]

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