euthanasia
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As the vet administered the euthanasia that ended Cosmo’s suffering, I cooed to him Queen’s “You’re My Best Friend” until his paws didn’t flutter anymore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
She recognizes the risks to vulnerable people, and hints at the observation that euthanasia by way of organ donation would treat the prospective donor as a means to an end, violating their inherent human dignity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Dychtwald also expects that active and passive euthanasia might become openly discussed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
Under Spain's 2021 law, any Spanish adult over 18 requesting euthanasia must be suffering from an incurable disease or "serious, chronic and disabling condition" and their decision must be taken free of external pressure.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
He assigned Specialist Rhonda Williams to duty at the euthanasia table with Major Nate Powell.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
Larger dogs can take up to twice as long to get adopted, exacerbating overcrowding and leading to more euthanasias, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2024
Time stamps on records reviewed by The Times appear to show that euthanasias were performed during those hours for nonmedical reasons at most county shelters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
The number of euthanasias performed during those hours at the Baldwin Park shelter could not be determined because many of its time stamps were missing from records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
The number of euthanasias is high because many pet owners cannot afford the complex medical intervention needed to save a pet’s life.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 8, 2017
Every day, five to 12 euthanasias are performed at PVSEC, the region’s largest specialty and emergency veterinary center, seeing several hundred cases a day.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 8, 2017
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