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I just read something on another group that is very disturbing to me.
I read that a member of a rescue organization would euthanize her own dogs if she were to pass away.
First I thought a vet would not euthanize a healthy dog?
Second what does that say about rescue if you do not have faith in what you are supporting that they could take care of your own pets being involved in this?
Third by posting this on a public forum makes others think of this as an option rather than having plans in order for their pets with a family member or friend or rescue organization set up in their living trust.
My friend passed away in July and I have one of her dogs and I would NEVER have thought of euthanizing her dog because her husband could not care for her three. We stepped up to the plate and found homes for all 3 one being my own home. The other two have had some aggression issues and have been a little more difficult to place but we still have done and still do everything we can to make sure they are cared for to honor my friend in her passing.
I find it even more disturbing coming from someone who openly crucified another member for euthanizing a dog that was a biter of whom no one would take in to their own home yet ridiculed her for months when she tried to seek help since it was not even her dog to begin with but her husband's co-workers dog she tried to help. This woman left the group and was devastated over having to finally euthanize this dog and then I read this today.
I am in total shock and wondering if this is normal to euthanize a dog because owner passes?
Also, I guess it is a good reminder that we all have our affairs in order with our beloved pets in a living trust as life happens when we are making plans.
I would be curious as to how other rescues would view this as I have been so disappointed in rescue over the past year and having two rescues now it just really saddens me as I donate to these organizations and want to believe in them.
All I could think of was the Jim Jones of Doggie rescue when i read that
and want to tell the dogs to stay away from the water bowl:angry:
I read that a member of a rescue organization would euthanize her own dogs if she were to pass away.
First I thought a vet would not euthanize a healthy dog?
Second what does that say about rescue if you do not have faith in what you are supporting that they could take care of your own pets being involved in this?
Third by posting this on a public forum makes others think of this as an option rather than having plans in order for their pets with a family member or friend or rescue organization set up in their living trust.
My friend passed away in July and I have one of her dogs and I would NEVER have thought of euthanizing her dog because her husband could not care for her three. We stepped up to the plate and found homes for all 3 one being my own home. The other two have had some aggression issues and have been a little more difficult to place but we still have done and still do everything we can to make sure they are cared for to honor my friend in her passing.
I find it even more disturbing coming from someone who openly crucified another member for euthanizing a dog that was a biter of whom no one would take in to their own home yet ridiculed her for months when she tried to seek help since it was not even her dog to begin with but her husband's co-workers dog she tried to help. This woman left the group and was devastated over having to finally euthanize this dog and then I read this today.
I am in total shock and wondering if this is normal to euthanize a dog because owner passes?
Also, I guess it is a good reminder that we all have our affairs in order with our beloved pets in a living trust as life happens when we are making plans.
I would be curious as to how other rescues would view this as I have been so disappointed in rescue over the past year and having two rescues now it just really saddens me as I donate to these organizations and want to believe in them.
All I could think of was the Jim Jones of Doggie rescue when i read that