Why do Dogs get Euthanized just for biting someone isn't that a bit extreme?
923323
i find it disgusting that  a dog be put down for biting a person. Men nowadays can rape a woman and get off without a slap on the hand, but if a dog is being taunted and abused it is punished for defending itself.\n\nI also find it disgusting that a dog can be socialized to be violent, and then be put down because it cannot be 'rehabilitated.' Shouldn't we put as much effort into resocializing the animal? For God's sake, it's not it's fault it was traumatized and forced into this state of mind. We punish a creature for being punished from birth. It's hypocritical and downright evil.\n\nTo the person who spoke about rabies: if a person is bitten, they automatically can choose to take the medical procedures necessary to prevent/cure rabiesm, and insurance WILL cover it. All they have to say is "possible exposure."  A veterinarian can monitor the animal and see if there is any degeneration in the animal as well. \n\nDon't go near the animal if it's growling at you. If you do, you're at fault.\n\nFor God's sake, don't kill something because it pissed you off. If you provoke a creature, don't think you're immortal. You damn well deserve a bite.\n\nAnd btw, I have been chased by dogs trying to bite me. I've been very afraid, and I still wouldn't want them put down for doing it. I'd rather have them taken away from a bad situation and resocialized, and treated humanely.
448354
It's nice to know that there are people liek you that care about animals and are willing to do something about it.  That being said, personally, I would not leave them a message, I'm not sure of the legal implications, but I don't think it's the best way to go about fixing the issue.  If they are abusing the dogs, the chances are they won't stop if you leave them a message - they will probably just take out the anger on the dogs, or do it someplace where it's not visible.  Worst case scenario, they'll find out it's you, and you could have safety or legal problems.  \n\nYou could always contact one of the major animal groups to ask them the best way to proceed, as I'm sure they have effective guidelines.  If they don't give you the advice you need, the second best move (or maybe the best?) would be to contact one of the animal protection groups at a local law school.  The advantage is that they are small, and always want to get their hands on "live" cases.  Here's a link to such an organization, the ALDF (Animal League Defense Fund): http://www.aldf.org/windows/chapters.html\n\nI think it's so terrible that people do this to their animals...
866321
The dog usually has a sore back and is very touchy if handled. They might try to bite you if you go near them.
1025177
It is how the dog is raised by the owner. Not all pit bulls act the same. Like I said depends on how the dog was raised. If you raise it to be mean the dog will be mean. And That is said about any dog not just pit bulls. I had a pit bull that took care of sick kittens just to show you that they are not all bad dogs.
1117932
For animals, heaven is right here and now.  they are not human beings and its a little insulting to treat them that way.
194864
i think it is because if you kill a child "your mental" and if you kill an animal your just being cruel...the law is screwed up isnt it!
765678
They don't. Animals can be killed at any time, in a number of ways. They're not allowed to be deliberately tortured, but they are allowed to be killed in ways that are painful, if it's deemed necessary or useful.\n\n Humans have restrictions on when and how their unborn offspring can be destroyed.
991865
What sad answers.  Do you realize how unfeeling and cold your answers are.  How can you pass a law and make it OK for some doctor to puncture a hole in your babies head, suck its brains out and kill him or her and then pull the dead child out and tell me that is acceptable.  You are the same people that want to put someone in jail for being inhumane to animals.  Now I think they are both wrong but I do think the first is a sin.  That same child once it is born alive if you smothered it because you did not want it you would go to jail.  Now tell me what is the difference.  Either way it is a living human being.  A child in the womb cannot live if the mother does not take care of herself and eat properly in other wards you have to take care of it, a baby has to be taking care of by the mother or someone who cares.  They are both still life, why should it be legal to throw an unborn child away.  The funny thing is there was a man here in NC that took an animal,cut the unborn pups out and killed them the out cry was loud.  But those same people who were appalled at this would not blink when the same thing is done to a human being.  \nPlease people wake up, you should not have the RIGHT to kill a child any child.  If you do not want children use a condon, the pill, abstanance & if you get pregnant take care of that child and when it is born give it up for adoption, they at least deserve that.
196101
I think it is wrong and inhumane. Killing is not a sport. all living things feel what ever happens to them, and killing them  is just wrong, why cause any thing pain when you dont have too????? killing for sport is stupid. like hunting. stupid stupid stupid.
440206
If it is in the best interest of the person the euthanasia is meant for, then its good. Go for it. If the person can be saved, it's considered murder. Not by the medical party, but by the deciders.
687288
No - it's cruel & unnecessary.  Besides, the dog probably gets a lot of joy & use out of its tail.  The tail serves a purpose.
506767
well it could, but its still humane life, the most precious thing in the universe that is being wasted every day in those abortion clinics, and those same people that support abortion would say that harming a Puppy is a bad thing, and yet killing a precious little child just because it cannot cry is to them no problem, the damn "cute little puppy" is more precious to them then a helpless little child, there are thousands of childless couples out there looking for a child to give their love to, how much more hypocritical then that can one get? its mind-boggling to me.
583185
That it is wrong.\nHistory has already shown us what happens when this is allowed--suddenly it not just the terminally ill but every "Undesirable" human that someone playing "God" determines should die. (See Nazi's)\n\nThat brings me to the real point--only God decides when one dies.\n\nExample: would you want someone to decide that your baby who may have been born with a birth defect should be killed instead of doctors trying to save it?\n\nThat is just one of the many dilemas which we as a society would face if the practice of Euthanasia was ever embraced.
1169588
Do you realize how many cats and dogs are euthanized in this country because their parent's weren't spayed or neutered and there are not enough homes for them?  I personally believe that alteration is better than death.  Since I have no intentions of being a breeder then my animals will be spayed and neutered.
296630
Aggressive dog behavior is overwhelmingly the fault of humans. In some cases, particularly in cases where children are bitten, the dog is provoked into it. This might not be intentional, but I work with animals and can't tell you how many times parents will be standing right next to their kids, but are oblivious to the fact that they are smacking rather than petting an animal, pulling its ears, poking it or getting in its face. The only way dogs have to tell them to stop is aggression. Although this is more common with children, I have seen plenty of grown adults that should know better approach or treat animals in a way that is inappropriate and could trigger aggression. This is usually the cause of "sudden, unexpected" aggression from dogs that have a long track record of good behavior.\n\nDogs that exhibit aggressive behavior regularly were most likely made that way by their owners, either intentionally or not. Many people will buy "macho" breeds like rottweilers and pit bulls and teach them to be aggressive because they think it's cool. What is unfortunately even more wide spread is aggression fostered in dogs because of poor treatment on the part of their owners. Dogs are social animals. Most canines live naturally in packs, and domestic dogs instinctually look to their human family to be their pack. Many dogs are kept chained their entire lives, or live outside in yards or cages and rarely get attention or socialization. This is like being in solitary containment for them, and after a while it can cause a number of "bad" behaviors, such as constant barking, digging, chewing, and of course, aggression.
626692
Yes it is awful. Death takes from seven to 45 minutes, and the anasthetic can wear off long before that. OUCH.\nThe feelings are conscious suffocation, intense burning, cramping. The pain is so bad it is illegal to use this procedure for euthanising animals.\nI am not saying they deserve or don't deserve the pain...just that the whole point was it is supposed to be the most humane.If it was me, I'll take a firing squad any day.Oh BTW, they used sterilized needles in the case of governor reprieve. It happened once that a guy got a reprieve after the first injection.
463334
Very good question!!!!\nMy nephew was 28 wks at birth and he died, he was a whole little man. All his fingers and toes, etc. and it is legal to abort at this stage in LIFE.\nAnd if my pet is suffering I can have them put to sleep.\nBut I am forced to watch a loved one die because we can't even do for them as we would a pet!!!!!! Hmmmmmm\nOUR GOVERNMENT?????????