On 21 Jul 2003 18:17:38 GMT, oway (Tyra Trevellyn)
wrote:

Tom Jaszewski wrote:

On 21 Jul 2003 15:14:55 GMT, oway (Tyra Trevellyn)
wrote:

And of course these methods would need a very efficient administrator
to carry
them out humanely.....


for many of us there is no humanity in killing for
conveinience....from here it seems the ultimate in conspicuous
consumption.

namaste,
tomj

I'm part of that 'us,' Tom. I was paraphrasing various bits of information
that serve as guidelines for the agricultural and livestock industries, as well
as for veterinary medicine. I'm sure you'll agree humane killing is indicated
in certain situations. If the OP happened upon an animal that was suffering,
I'd want him to see that there are options aside from drowning it. I certainly
wasn't condoning or encouraging killing for convenience.

Believing in the infinite grace of living things,
Tyra
nNJ usa z7

Our city animal control euthinizes (lethal injection) over 10 unwanted
cats and dogs every day. The city has a population of 28,000 and
there are not enough people to adopt. Spay your pet! Our animal
control will not catch a stray cat, but they will take care of one
caught in a trap and the city allows the shooting cats or dogs on
private property (check your local ordinances).