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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Pit bull-type dog that mauled woman in Cork was 'beloved family pet'

A woman suffered serious injuries from a dog attack, requiring hospitalization and potential plastic surgery.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

A mother bear swiped a Tahoe camper. The attack cost the bear her life.

A mother bear was euthanized after attacking a camper at Eagle Point Campground while searching for food.
Medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Joe Rogan shaken by doctor claiming COVID patients were euthanized

Dr. Bowden alleges healthcare workers euthanized COVID patients to manage hospital capacity during the pandemic.
#assisted-suicide
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

New York inches closer to legal-suicide madness - Gov, you gotta stop it!

The New York Assembly passed a controversial bill legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill adults, raising ethical concerns.
more#assisted-suicide
#animal-welfare
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

P'Nut the Squirrel was 'marked for death' and decapitation from the start - as rabies test results reveal tragic twist

fromNew York Post
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

P'Nut the Squirrel was 'marked for death' and decapitation from the start - as rabies test results reveal tragic twist

more#animal-welfare
#assisted-dying
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

French parliament prepares to vote on legalising assisted dying

France is moving towards legalizing assisted dying under strict conditions, potentially becoming one of the most regulated euthanasia laws in Europe.
more#assisted-dying
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What We Owe Dying Animals and Their Caregivers

Pet owners' grief intensity is affected by their role in the euthanasia decision.
Veterinarians' support can ease the grief process for pet owners.
Gender influences grief intensity and duration, with unresolved feelings prolonging suffering.
Lack of social validation complicates the mourning process for grieving pet owners.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Beached whale euthanized; JCC East Bay CEO steps down, citing 'painful' post-Oct. 7 era

A juvenile Minke Whale at McLaughlin Eastshore State Park was euthanized after being found sick and beached.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

As 'right to die' gains more acceptance, a scholar of Catholicism explains the position of the Catholic Church

The 'right to die' is increasingly accepted globally, with increasing legal access to euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Most Americans support allowing medical assistance in dying, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards end-of-life care.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Death by euthanasia in the Netherlands increased 10% in 2024, figures show

Euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands increased by 10% in one year, highlighting concerns about psychiatric cases.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

I Moved in With My Parents. They Won't Accept What Needs to Be Done to Their Dog.

Navigating the difficult decision about putting down a pet involves considering both the animal's quality of life and family dynamics.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

She's Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer's, in a Race to the Death

Ms. Mekel, 82, is facing Alzheimer's with dignity, preparing for a medically assisted death due to fear of losing her identity and independence.
Books
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Quebec zoo announces death of Canada's 1st white rhino, Shaboola | CBC News

"It was a very hard moment," says Dr. Cedric Larouche, who treated Shaboola for over two years. "We could not manage to keep her comfortable anymore."
Toronto
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

Letters from Our Readers

The act of killing bears, often referred to as 'euthanizing,' should be called what it truly is: a convenience for humans, not an act of mercy.
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