Should an animal be put to sleep because the owner ..........................

United States
October 4, 2006 7:42pm CST
Doesn't want to take care of it anymore? I've seen this before, I think it's sad:(
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15 responses
@babray06 (1787)
• India
5 Oct 06
Never. Why? If one person just decides he/she cannot take care of the pet, it doesn't mean the end of road of the animal. There are options available also.
• United States
5 Oct 06
dually noted
@babray06 (1787)
• India
8 Oct 06
Correct, Vengeance.
• India
8 Oct 06
the ownership can be transferred!
@chalmette69 (3007)
• United States
5 Oct 06
I think the owner should try to find a better home for the animal, I think it is terrible to put an animal to sleep just because you decide you don't want it.
@babray06 (1787)
• India
6 Oct 06
Yes, that is always possible.
• United States
5 Oct 06
I think that is so wrong. Why not give the animal away to someone who wants to love and take care of it..
• United States
5 Oct 06
agreed...
@RealIolo (1854)
• United States
5 Nov 06
Thats horrible. Animals are not disposable items.
• Romania
12 Dec 06
definitely not!
• Singapore
12 Dec 06
no.Let someone adopt the animal.Don't put it to sleep unless his condition is really serious.
@jmafofo (359)
• South Africa
7 Oct 06
I think it is a very cruel practice that should never be done to any animal
• United States
9 Oct 06
The puppy/dog should be given the same rights as a baby who's parents do not want it. Take it to a no kill shelter and let someone adopt it. I think it is very sad, when a dog is put down for such a small reason.
• India
7 Oct 06
no way. it is one of the most horrible thing to do.a person wshould buy a pet only if 100% sure that they will be able to take care of it, otherwise a person should not buy pets at all.and as all have said if still the owner finds it difficult to look after the pet they should find a suitable home for the pet rather than putting it to sleep.
@kunalsp (427)
• India
7 Oct 06
your question is not that much clear to me
@gulshah (861)
• China
8 Oct 06
ya it should be
@kelz784 (974)
• Australia
8 Oct 06
No thats horrible. I dont know how people can even consider it. There are many people out there looking for a pet, Its easy to find a loving home.
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
8 Oct 06
It is extremely sad and wrong. The animal world is way over populated because pet owners are not being responsible and getting their pets fixed, so they are sometimes being put down simply because there isn't the room or demand for them.
• India
8 Oct 06
i think its bad on the part of owner ...
• United States
6 Oct 06
Absolutely not. If the owner no longer wants the pet, then he/she should find a suitable home for it. In most cities, there are rescue groups who will take a pet and find a good home for it.