#i need to be inhumanely euthanized etc etc

[spacebobastories]

So fucking good. Sevika has no right to look this good. The artists knew *exactly* what they were doing when they wrote season 2. Fucking helllll.

[seghs24]

God I’m so fucking tired of morons posting shit about “Destroy the meat industry!!! We literally don’t need meat anymore!!! Stop eating meat!!! Killing animals is awful and inhumane!!!” Like okay yeah no-one on Earth ever eating meat again is neat and all except:

Some people will literally fucking die if they don’t eat meat. Do you know that some people have things called medical issues? They might not be able to digest plants/nuts/etc properly or are allergic to them and literally need the protein in meat to survive?

No more meat equals numerous domesticated species becoming extinct. Want a new puppy? Sorry, but no meat means no obligate carnivores as pets (don’t even start with the bullshit uwu vegan diet for doggy shit, you’re literally killing your pets)

No more hunting means many people in rural areas (a lot of them natives) will starve. It’s real fucking hard to grow veggies in places where it’s nighttime the majority of the year, not to mention a lot of peoples culture revolves around sustainable hunting.

No more hunting also means the rapid spread of diseases like Chronic Wasting Disease, overpopulation leading to mass-starvation, etc. But yeah, a quick death from a bullet is MUCH more horrible than slowly dying of disease or starvation! uwu

I guess wildlife rehabilitators that bring in carnivores just have to let animals, including endangered species, die since they can’t feed them anything.

Not to mention zoos (not that you clowns support them or the work they do for conservation) and sanctuaries will have to let their animals starve to death since they can’t be feeding lions and tigers apples and lettuce.

No more killing animals means no more euthanasia. Did your dog get hit by a car and now has a shattered pelvis and their organs are hanging out and ripped open? Sorry buddy, you gotta die on your own, I can’t euthanize you cause that’s bad and awful.

[minutlalas1986-blog]

Oh no im not new, im commander lv70, my problem is my laziness. I gotten 95% of all event ships since release and played since it came on ios. I never made much effort with story so now i shot myself. I say they willfully gave up their humanity and therefore it humane to euthanize them if their guilt can be proven sufficiently. I say it inhumane to take money from helping sick, underprivileged, elderly, etc. Citizens and use it to keep people who act like animals healthy, sheltered and well fed. I get annoyed when people shout about something forever and then keep shouting 의왕출장안마 when they finally get what they want. People hated the heavy look, they wanted woman owned, they wanted cruelty free. But then Glossier pops up and we're supposed to hate them for daring to use models in their ads.. Giving her the 3 5 Energy Drop and some BEXP fix a lot of her issues, and from here on she can really shine.3 7 is a Survive map so she can pick up EXP.3 의왕출장안마 8 is a cave map, so she actually has the same movement as the mounted units. This is a plus for her, however lava tiles can still pose a risk since she be stuck without canto.3 10 she can head down the bottom right path for some EXP and to handle kills, but this map really belongs to the mounted units, who are all able to hold their own.3 11, similar concept except now she needs to rely on fliers to get places because of the pitfalls. Without cav movement, she can slow down the pace of the clear.3 E, she exists in the clusterfuck of "Kill 80 units" and can contribute, but unfortunately has no reliable 1 2 range still aside from the 50% hit 12 Mt Storm Sword Tanith brings, which lowers her kill power considerably (unless she given Adept which certainly can proc). But you got to go. King beginning get angry. He say white men not to stay. I get where you coming from, but I think you looking too strongly through the 3.5 lens and only seeing the worst case scenario. Sure, if the numbers get too high and too numerous and too variable things get complicated and silly. But that not a problem inherent to the very idea of DR. That is the point, that explosive growth was not represented in the Ottoman Empire. The GDP growth did not change but by $50USD between 1600 1700 or 1800, it stayed almost completely the same. My argument is he ignores this period of stagnation, only focusing right before WWI. Yeah, they definitely slow. I still haven received my replacement ALS Guard. I need to email them about that. It's like I have entered some Twilight Zone episode where these people are from a planet ruled by some douche king who has lied that water is wicked. Sometimes, when I feel testy, I want to tell them to drink sweet tea instead just to see what happens. Water is apparently the essence of evil that will turn you into a fat hating gym rat who punches families as they exit a Cici's Pizza. I suppose I should mention my skin is combo/oily with redness. This calms my skin like nothing I ever used. Within 10m of applying it, my redness has faded to leave even toned skin. Even if we take into account both IU and Rain (who are unarguably the biggest solo names in the business right now) that is two out of the last ten years. If you take in Se7en, it would be three in the last fifteen. Nobody else comes close in that time frame.

[biarritzzz]

You are literally reblogging a fake rumor created by anti-euthanasia people (the same who oppose abortion, surprise surprise).

You have to be 18 to access Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada (MAID).

No, 'mature minors' (14 to 17) aren't allowed to access MAID. There appears to be a debate about minors who have a terminal disease (so this isn't about depression) but this isn't currently the case and is about being humane about extreme physical suffering in some extremely rare cases. We're talking about constant inhuman pain. For instance, a kid born without guts. Or without a rectum. Imagine the nightmare. Kids who would die in any case and whose suffering would then be shortened. Again, this isn't legal at the moment and the debate was initiated at the request of the parents who witnessed their kid's constant suffering without any hope of alleviating it.

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-services-benefits/medical-assistance-dying.html

There is no need to make shit up. If you need to make shit up, you know your argument is weak.

Also what exactly is the problem in organ donations from euthanasia? If the euthanized person wants to donate their organs, what's it to you? That's pretty noble if you ask me. This is such a clear instance of hysterical reblogging without looking into it. Comparing this to a vicious dictatorship like China, really?

If you can't make your point without using an extreme analogy (China, Nazism, genocide, eugenics, etc.), then you don't actually have a point.

Who the fuck are you to decide who gets to access MAID anyway?

"oh this person, according to me, isn't suffering enough because it's not a terminal disease, therefore they shouldn't get to be euthanized". It doesn't matter WHY someone wants to die, if they're merely bored of life or just done with it or suffer emotionally, that's their fucking choice. It's called bodily autonomy and it trumps everything, including your personal feelings about it.

But of course this becomes "Canada wants to murder their mentally ill!!!" or "Canada wants to murder their poor!!!" when no, that's not the case at all. Easier to post clickbait propaganda than to actually look at the facts.

Someone (over 18) who is suffering emotionally for whatever reason and who wants out, should get to exit life on their own terms. Not yours, theirs.

It's good that the law was changed (coming into effect in March 2024) to include adults suffering from a mental illness. I fail to see the problem. THIS IS A GOOD THING.

It's actually very difficult to access MAID in Canada. Same in Belgium. So I'd say safeguarding works.

[powlokisdiary]

Wise up Wednesday! Pest species - The story of Chester *DISCLAIMER * Chester is a wild disabled Rook who has been granted permission to remain in captivity due to his lifelong injuries making it unsuitable for him to be released back into the wild due to them drastically reducing his chance of survival. You cannot just take a wild bird and keep it in captivity. I have documents from the vets stating the extent of his injuries which were passed on to Natural England and DEFRA to which they granted permission to keep him. I had to provide sufficient evidence to show I was capable of meeting his care requirements and the vets provided detailed evidence and opinions to suggest he was unsuitable for reintroduction back to the wild and that he would have a quality of life in captivity. What deems a species as a pest? I don't know to say the least as nowadays everyone has a differing opinion on the matter. I live in what I would consider a countryside town - a small, tight knit town surrounded by lots of farm and woodland. On most evenings we are lucky enough to be able to go out and see wild barn owls, tawny owls, hedgehogs etc, all of which are loved by the local community. But then a single call is enough for some to turn their noses up in disgust. A crow, coming in to roost for the night, and it almost makes people spit venom. I have scoured in various places as to why this is, why some people will drum up such a malicious response towards a creature thats just getting on with living. The local farmers and corvids seem to be in an unknowing war with one another. Farmers plant their crops, and Rooks are blamed for foraging and turning them up, or that crows and jackdaws eat their produce. The solution? Some will use none lethal deterrents such as scarecrows or noise making machines etc, but others will shoot them and their nest sites (known as rookeries) down as an effort to control them. Some will even allow falconers to hunt them and have their raptors control them in a way that's more befitting to the circle of life. Understandably a farmer will be mad for their livelihood being destroyed by a flock of hungry birds, they stand to lose a hell of a lot when these birds roll up. Admittedly I'm not a fan of shooting, trapping etc as I believe it can be done too inhumanely, but I understand that in some cases action must be taken in order to control a species destroying a means of making a living. But what about the people who aren't having their livelihoods or properties destroyed? A fair few animals are labelled as being a pest species and as such are offered very little protection from being persecuted compared to other species, and this has lead to a rise in numbers of these animals being killed for the fun of it with very little consequences. There are a few laws that state about seasoned hunting, firearms permitted for such things etc, but as an overall basis there is seemingly little protection offered to such animals in these situations, and what is offered is hardly regulated, and this is how you end up with cases like Chester. He was shot on private land, and as far as we are aware, no permission was ever granted to allow anyone to shoot there. Already you are not legally operating and the culprit could of indeed of been trespassing. The pellets that shot him are still lodged inside him (it would cause lethal complications if they were attempted to be removed. They aren't causing any complications and as such it was safer to leave them) and have been itentified as being permitted for use as was the firearm that shot him. But the animal was not humanely killed and was evidently just left to suffer, so 2 illegal actions had been undertaken in this one shooting incident, and the culprit would of likely been charging for animal welfare and trespassing offences if caught for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. During me applying for permission to keep Chester I was passed from pillar to post rather unnecessarily and I genuinely had one employee from Natural England say "why don't you just euthanize it as they are pointless anyway" which I thought really highlighted how little respect is given to some lifeforms which are clearly capable of having a quality of life. No will to investigate cases of potential crime due to what species he was, he was 'just a rook' so why investigate? But if a sparriwhawk had suffered the same thing it would be swarming with potential investigators because they are awarded different protection. I guess what i'm getting at is what right do we as people have to declare whether an animal is worth more than another in terms if awarding it standards of protection? How is something deemed more woethy in our eyes than another? I have heard of so called pest species being hunted to the brink of extinction and then we go "oh no, we are going to lose them so lets protect them"... we shouldn't be wiping things out to that extent anyway. A lufe is a life at the end of the day no matter how big or small it is and i don't see how one can be of more value than the other. I find this more now because of Chester, who has surprisingly taught me a heck of a lot in regards for life. The sheer determination of this bird just to survive is commendable in itself, especially as someone who suffered depression so badly. I enjoy observing his happy go lucky attitude to everything and his way of overcoming the lifechanging ailments he had is amazing. A birds wings being lost can gave a drastic impact on a birds morale - they are left weaker and vulnerable and they can get very depressed from it. I was so concerned with this being the case for Chester as rooks (and corvids in general) are incredibly intelligent animals and some corvids have the intelligence capacity of a 5year old. They can learn to use tools, problem solve and do a fair bit of carcass removal! They are very proud animals and can form lifelong bonds with things. This level of what is considered 'sentience' is something I find incredible and I think it's a huge shame that a lot of people have so little respect for them. I have also been told i'm too soft in holding such a high regard for everything - but I guess that everyone's opinions on things are incredibly diverse, it's something that makes us human after all. Here are some definitions for pest I have found and they go as follows: "A pest is any animal or plant that is detrimental to humans or to human concerns including crops, livestock and forestry.The term is also used for organisms which cause a nuisance, such as in the home. An older usage is of a deadly epidemic disease such as the plague and the animals that are vectors to them like mosquitoes. In it's broadest sense, a pest is a competitor to humanity". Whatever the terms reasons, and however it's applied it seems that everyone has their own justification for the usage of the term. I understand that certain species cause mass epidemics and it is a huge problem that's in need of control and to have preventative measures applied to avoid the risks to all animals - not just humans. But I also see the term being dished about to just kill things that were not causing a nuisance, and it's these types of situation that I detest the term pest for. In the case of Chester his unfortunate scenario has had a happier ending that includes him being safe, having a secure purpise built home that caters to his disability, a confidence boost, fresh food and water and unlikely companionship. Oh and unlimited toys... just because! I admit it wasn't easy getting permission from the relevant authorities to keep him, but it was worth it to ensure he gets to live out the rest of his life safely and peacefully. (Somewhat peacefully anyway - he's subjected to Loki and her morning singing like the rest of us!) www.facebook.com/TheLokiDiary #wiseupwednesday #lokisdiary

[naturephiliashop]

I’ve been avoiding all social media lately because something happened that I wasn’t ready to talk about yet. I know I don’t have to share all of this, but I feel like I can’t go back to posting normal things until I get this off my chest. 

My cat Mendel was recently diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus. I used to work as a Vet Tech, so having to administer daily insulin injections and monitoring his blood glucose wouldn’t have been a problem for me to handle. It would have been a financial strain as insulin is quite expensive, but I was willing to do it because I loved this cat so much. I had also mentioned to the Vet who diagnosed him that I’ve been seeing a little bright red blood in his stool every once in a while. I figured maybe he was straining and that was causing the blood, it isn’t uncommon. The Vet had kind of brushed it off and said she was more concerned with getting his Diabetes under control. Just as I was preparing to regulate his diabetes (buying insulin and syringes, glucometer, special food, etc.), Mendel had defecated outside the litter box and it was 100% bright red, frank blood. It was very alarming, so I immediately brought him to an Emergency Vet nearby since all the regular animal hospitals were closed. The Doctor examined him and concluded that the bloody stool is most likely due to colitis. She sent us home with Flagyl and probiotics. I think she was being really conservative with treating him because he was otherwise fine…alert and responsive, still eating and drinking, behaving normally. When I saw Mendel’s extremely bloody stool, my mind immediately envisioned the worst case scenario…he has cancer and he’s dying (I have anxiety, so I tend to jump to awful, sometimes irrational conclusions). Leaving the hospital, I was so relieved that whatever he had was most likely treatable and he’ll recover with time. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the outcome. What happened next can only be described as every pet owner’s nightmare: taking your pet to the Vet and never bringing them home again. 

Fast forward to the morning of the following day, Mendel wasn’t really eating much and acting a little withdrawn. I still continued giving him the meds hoping that by night he’ll feel a little better and his appetite will come back. As the day went on, he was only getting worse and worse. He was very lethargic and barely moved all day. He refused to eat anything. I even boiled some chicken for him and when I held a piece up to him, he backed away as if repulsed by it. I knew his bloody stool wouldn’t be resolved in just under 24 hours, but now he was literally leaking pure blood everywhere. There was obviously something more severe going on with him and I had a feeling it had nothing to do with colitis. That night my boyfriend and I took him back to the same Emergency Vet. This time he was seen by a different doctor. She wanted to run blood work on him to get an idea of what might be going on. I was actually writing my previous Tumblr post while I waited for Mendel’s blood work. It pains me to read what I wrote, “I’m sure in a few weeks time he’ll be back to his normal self and his diabetes will be in check”. I am not even joking, a minute after I posted that the doctor came out to the waiting room with the blood work results, looking grave as she pulled up a chair next to us. Judging by her body language alone I knew whatever she was about to tell us wasn’t good. Apparently, he was severely anemic. His PCV (Packed Cell Volume) was 13, dangerously low for a cat. She basically told us that at the very least he needed a blood transfusion asap or he’s not going to make it to morning. She advised us to see an internal medicine specialist at a referral hospital 2 hours away and that they would be better equipped to treat him and provide the diagnostics to figure out the cause of his severe anemia. The Vet kept emphasizing that Mendel was “a really sick cat”. It was so hard for me to process all that information and make the decision to go the referral hospital or put him down right there. My boyfriend Mike and I weren’t expecting to be faced with such a hard decision that night. We had decided to do a few more tests at the vet we were currently at before making the drive to the referral hospital hoping that we would at least have an idea of what we were up against. They took some radiographs and a FeLV snap test (even though I told her we tested him years ago, she said it could have been a false negative). All of those tests told us absolutely nothing as to why his blood count was so low. This might sound horrible, but we were hoping that they would have found something. If he had intestinal cancer (which was a high possibility), the thought of euthanizing him would have been a little more bearable. But we literally had no hard evidence of what was wrong with him. And I didn’t want to put him down for nothing! 

So, we decided to make the 2 hour trip to the referral hospital in MA. I sat in the back with Mendel and gave him head scratches through his crate. He never did well with car rides. I felt bad making him endure a long drive, especially since he was so sick, but in the moment I thought it was in his best interest to take him to the other hospital. About an hour into the trip, I started having regrets about that decision. He kept fading in and out of consciousness, there were even a few times I thought he died. I was hysterically crying, I didn’t want him to pass in the car, knowing he was probably in a lot of pain. Luckily, we arrived at the hospital before such a tragedy happened. We were taken into a room while they took Mendel to the back to examine him. His PCV was at 11 now, which really alarmed the Doctor. Mike and I were hoping that they could ultrasound his abdomen before he was given a blood transfusion. If he had intestinal cancer, I didn’t want to put him through a bunch of treatments that would only keep him alive temporarily. I was concerned with his quality of life, keeping him alive just because I didn’t want to let go was so wrong. It turned out that the ultrasonographer wouldn’t be there until 9 am. It was 5:30 am when we arrived. I didn’t think Mendel could wait that long without a blood transfusion. The Doctor put together an estimate for us that only covered the blood transfusion, ultrasound, and overnight hospitalization. The starting total would have amounted to around $5,000 that had to be paid in full. The Doctor proceeded to say that she knew we wanted answers, but if whatever was going on with him was treatable, it wouldn’t be a quick fix, he would need to be hospitalized for days. If the starting price was $5,000, I wouldn’t be surprised if, by the end of all his diagnostic tests, treatments, and hospitalization for days upon days amounted to over $15,000. I would have been in serious amounts of debt if I had to pay that up front and in full. The Doctor could tell that we wouldn’t be able to afford it and added that euthanasia wouldn’t be an inhumane option to consider at this point. For the entire night and morning, I had been crying at the thought of having to put him down. But there really wasn’t any other choice. After I authorized in writing to have him euthanized, they took us to the back to be with him. They had already given him a sedative so he was pretty out of it. Mike and I said our goodbyes and I stroked his forehead as he passed. The Doctor and all the staff there were really kind and empathetic and reassured us that we didn’t make the wrong decision. I really needed to hear that because I felt so shitty. We left the hospital feeling emotionally drained and sleep deprived as we made the 2 hour drive back without our sweet Mendel. 

I love and miss him so much 

💔

[theguardian911]

Don’t Get a Puppy From Here - You’re Practically Guaranteed a Sick Animal. Help Put an End to Puppy Mills Every Time You Do This

By Dr. Becker

If you’re concerned about the welfare of animals, I’m sure you’re aware that puppy mills still exist in the U.S. The majority of pet mills are filthy operations in which animals are subjected to cruel treatment and inhumane living conditions.

They exist primarily to put money in the pockets of mill operators and pet store owners. According to Best Friends Animal Society:

“A puppy mill is a high-volume commercial dog-breeding operation in which profit and maximum production take priority over the health and welfare of the animals.

Puppies bred in these factory-like settings are regarded as nothing more than a cash crop commodity, and despite the poor conditions in which the breeder dogs are forced to live, puppy mills are still legal in every state.”

According to recent estimates, there are approximately 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S., both licensed and unlicensed, with the majority located in the midwest. These mills produce an estimated 2 million puppies per year, which is about the number of dogs killed in U.S. shelters each year.

5 Ways You Can Help Put Puppy Mills Out of Business

1. Don’t buy a puppy from a pet store, since most receive their “inventory” from puppy mills, and don’t purchase a puppy online from an Internet seller. When people stop doing business with puppy retailers, puppy mills will go out of business.

You don’t “rescue” a puppy from a pet store, you perpetuate the breeding cycle. Also avoid buying your pet supplies from businesses that sell puppies. As the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) makes clear:

“Consumer action is a critical element in the fight against puppy mills. Convincing consumers not to shop for anything — including puppies and supplies — at stores that sell puppies is the most effective way to stop the demand for puppy mill dogs.”

2. Don’t ever make an impulse purchase of a pet. Taking on the responsibility of caring for a dependent creature isn’t something you should do on a whim. It’s a decision that requires careful thought, research, planning and preparation.

When it comes to those adorable puppies being sold at your local mall, or on Craigslist or out of the back of a truck in the grocery store parking lot, as cute as they are, and as much as you may think they need you, just say no. Don’t help puppy mill and unethical backyard breeders stay in business.

3. If you have your heart set on purchasing a purebred pup, try to buy from a local, reputable breeder. Make sure to check his or her background and references. Review the sales contract closely.

A reputable breeder will want to meet and interview anyone interested in buying a puppy, as well as be proud to show you the parents, their living environment and their medical records. That’s why you won’t find responsible breeders selling to pet stores.

Always visit a breeder’s facility in person. You want to see for yourself the conditions in which your puppy was born and raised. I would also insist on meeting the parents (the mother dog, at a minimum).

If the breeder won’t show you the living conditions in a separate barn, building or part of the house, be suspicious. Additional resources:

How to Find a Responsible Dog Breeder (Humane Society of the United States) http://m.humanesociety.org/issues/puppy_mills/tips/finding_responsible_dog_breeder.html?referrer Finding a Good Dog Breeder (Dogtime.com) http://dogtime.com/puppies/5-finding-a-good-breeder List of breeders who feed raw and give minimal vaccines (Natural Rearing.com) http://www.naturalrearing.com/coda/index.html Dr. Becker's 18-Point Assessment to determine the health of a breeder's puppies http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/03/24/the-unexpected-outcome-of-stiff-new-pet-breeding-laws.aspx

4. Take action against puppy mills by supporting and recommending legislation that regulates the breeding and selling of animals in your city, county or state.

Volunteer your time or talents, or donate to organizations that act as watchdogs over breeders, including the Animal Welfare Institute, and the Animal Defense Fund.

Write to your state and federal legislators to share your concerns about the reality of puppy mills. Ask them to enact legislation that insures dogs are bred and raised in healthy environments. Report unethical or abusive breeders or puppy mill operators in your area to your local animal law enforcement agency, and follow up to see what action has been taken.

5. Adopt your next puppy or dog from a local animal shelter or rescue organization. There are millions of wonderful, deserving pets waiting for homes in the U.S. You’ll feel good about your decision, and you may very well save a life.

12 Great Reasons to Adopt Your Next Dog

1. Every dog not purchased from a pet store or backyard breeder improves the pet overpopulation problem created by irresponsibility and greed.

2. Adopting a dog from a no-kill shelter can free up space for older or special needs pets that may not find new homes before the end of their natural lives.

3. There are plenty of dogs to choose from at most shelters. They come in every age, shape, size, coat color and breed mix, and you can find purebreds at shelters as well. In fact, many breeds have their own rescue organizations, so if you’re looking for a purebred, make sure to check both your local shelter and breed rescue organization.

4. Compared to the cost of purchasing a pet, adopting one from an animal shelter is relatively inexpensive.

5. Adopting an older dog allows you to skip over the time-consuming, often frustrating puppy stage of development.

6. Adopting a mature dog also takes the guesswork out of determining what your pet will look like as an adult — what size she’ll grow to, the thickness and color of her coat and her basic temperament, for example.

7. Depending on his background, your older dog may already be housetrained and know basic obedience commands like come, sit, stay and down.

8. Most shelters and rescue organizations do assessments on every new pet taken in, to determine things like temperament, whether the dog has any aversion to other pets or people, whether he’s housetrained, has had obedience training, etc. Many of these organizations also have resources to help pets with lack of training or behavioral issues. So when you adopt a pet from one of these organizations, you have a general idea what to expect from your new dog when you bring him home.

9. Many shelters and rescues also provide new owner support in the form of materials about training, common behavior problems, nutrition, basic grooming and general care. In some cases there are even free hotlines you can call for questions on behavior, training and other concerns.

10. If you have kids, and especially if the new dog will belong to a child, adopting a shelter animal can open a young person’s eyes to the plight of homeless pets. It can also help him learn compassion and responsibility, as well as how wonderful it feels to provide a forever home to a pet that might otherwise live life in a cage, or be euthanized.

11. An older adoptive pet can be the perfect companion for an older person. Many middle-aged and senior dogs require less physical exertion and attention than younger animals.

12. An adopted pet can enrich your life in ways both big and small. The unconditional love and loyalty of a dog can lift depression, ease loneliness, lower blood pressure and give you a reason to get up in the morning.

There are countless benefits to sharing your life with a dog, and when you know you saved your furry companion from an unpleasant fate, it makes the bond you share that much more meaningful.

[hag-freak]