People, Pets, And Euthanasia, warning..a heavy topic Options

[Punky's Mommy]

Been thinking a bit lately on the topic of euthanasia. Why is it that we can put pets and animals out of their misery, but we cannot do this to people? When we do it to animals it is "the right decision, the kindest thing, a show of love", but when its considered for people, "It's illegal, it's immoral, it's murder...blah blah blah"

What do you think about it?

[Punky's Mommy]

Darling Hannah's Mom,

I'll tell you what it feels like for me, speaking as someone who is probably putting it off as long as possible. I am wondering if it wouldn't be kinder to put him down NOW (or soon) before he really begins to suffer. Right now I have to hand feed him, and he is not having bowel mvmts (went to the vet yesterday for this, and glycerin suppositories are not working). So likely he is uncomfortable. Like I've mentioned in other posts, he is so restless and uncomfortable at night I have to get up and walk him several times. The vet yesterday said that the increase in barometric pressure that happens at night might be putting pressure on his brain, which combined to the cancer that may be spreading there, is causing discomfort. He is not to the point of crying yet when I pick him up. But he does not smile and wag his tail anymore at all. I'm saying all this to just say that I am wondering if I really want Punky to experience the pain that is in store for him. Its a choice between Pain+life vs. Death+void (or Death+heaven..I dont know).

Your little girl was so sweet and pretty judging by your avatar. I can hardly believe she was a dog because she looks for all the world to me like your sugar-and-spice-and-everything-nice daughter. I can't see putting her through the pain that would have come her way. You spared her. I'm getting to that point with my boy.