October 21, 20169 yr The article said she thought it was a feral cat who came onto her property. Shouldn't homeowners have the right to dispose of an animal in those circumstances? Vets facilitate death all the time, and the end result is still simply death. It was fast and painless and cheaper than a lethal injection. Other than public shock over the method, there isn't much difference here than what Vets do every day all over the world. Isn't she really just being villified because she posted it on facebook? Like I said, to me the troubling part is the utter disregard for life by a vet. Which is evidenced by her callous post of Facebook.
October 26, 20169 yr The article said she thought it was a feral cat who came onto her property. Shouldn't homeowners have the right to dispose of an animal in those circumstances? Vets facilitate death all the time, and the end result is still simply death. It was fast and painless and cheaper than a lethal injection. Other than public shock over the method, there isn't much difference here than what Vets do every day all over the world. Isn't she really just being villified because she posted it on facebook? Be real....killing with an arrow is not humane. it is especially not humane for a licensed veterinarian who should be well aware of many humane options. She doesn't deserve her license.
October 26, 20169 yr If you hit where you are aiming, it is very humane. Looks like she was a good shot.
October 27, 20169 yr If you hit where you are aiming, it is very humane. Looks like she was a good shot. OK...you have an option....death by lethal injection or death by arrow...you are basically saying you are indifferent.
October 27, 20169 yr OK...you have an option....death by lethal injection or death by arrow...you are basically saying you are indifferent.If there was a feral animal in my yard, I'd use a baseball bat if it was handy.
October 27, 20169 yr Well, I'll share this one, as inhumane as it might sound. I can't speak for the vet and what happens in Texas. In EKY we had a 365 acre farm, the lady up road the bought dog food, left it on her front porch, and every discard or stray ended up the hollow from us. Barking at all hours, getting in everything you didn't have locked down or secured. The final straw was when 2 of them chased my boys (8 and 4 at the time) into the barn. After repeated calls to animal control (useless in the country for reasons I won't even bother to elaborate on) I eliminated them all myself, one or two at a time. It's a sad situation, but one that sometimes needs oversight that you can't get any other way. I don't know about this lady and her situation, but it's just life in the country sometimes where I'm from, right or wrong.
October 27, 20169 yr And you still have your professional license? I'm shocked @spindoc True story. I have pierced many a tooth.
October 27, 20169 yr Well, I'll share this one, as inhumane as it might sound. I can't speak for the vet and what happens in Texas. In EKY we had a 365 acre farm, the lady up road the bought dog food, left it on her front porch, and every discard or stray ended up the hollow from us. Barking at all hours, getting in everything you didn't have locked down or secured. The final straw was when 2 of them chased my boys (8 and 4 at the time) into the barn. After repeated calls to animal control (useless in the country for reasons I won't even bother to elaborate on) I eliminated them all myself, one or two at a time. It's a sad situation, but one that sometimes needs oversight that you can't get any other way. I don't know about this lady and her situation, but it's just life in the country sometimes where I'm from, right or wrong. Normally, I would never hurt an animal, but in that situation, I would have done the same thing.
October 28, 20169 yr If it is a matter of protecting humans, property, livestock or pets, I don't like it, but I can agree "eliminating the threat" may be necessary as a last resort (ie. animal control won't help, emergency situation, animal won't scare off). I see a gun as more humane than an arrow 100% of the time.
October 28, 20169 yr If it is a matter of protecting humans, property, livestock or pets, I don't like it, but I can agree "eliminating the threat" may be necessary as a last resort (ie. animal control won't help, emergency situation, animal won't scare off). I see a gun as more humane than an arrow 100% of the time. Speaking as a bow hunter, I have to say there isn't much difference. If the arrow is well placed in the vital organs then the arrow is just as humane as a bullet. With either weapon, the skill of the shooter and shot placement are key. A bad shot is going to be painful and bring on suffering with either weapon, and a good shot is going to bring about a quick and humane death with either weapon.
October 28, 20169 yr @doomer, thanks for the Dislike. :thumb: I haven't received too many of them but when I do it usually means I am either way off base, right on target, or just honest enough to elicit some emotion from somebody. I have no idea which one I am today, but either way, I love that feature and I will wear it as a badge of honor.
October 29, 20169 yr @doomer, thanks for the Dislike. :thumb: I haven't received too many of them but when I do it usually means I am either way off base, right on target, or just honest enough to elicit some emotion from somebody. I have no idea which one I am today, but either way, I love that feature and I will wear it as a badge of honor. I am just poking at you and my good friend spindoc in jest.
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