humane
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“Due to the severity of the injuries, the veterinarian recommended humane euthanasia, which was also supported by CDFW’s Wildlife Health Laboratory veterinarian,” wildlife officials said in the written statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Decisions involving the humane euthanasia of an animal are difficult and complex,” the county agency said in a written statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
He added that "good pest controllers always, always kill them in a humane manner".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
This meant the industry operated for decades with no rules on humane husbandry and slaughter.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Though now considered anachronistic, in the late nineteenth century the chair was thought to be a bold and humane innovation.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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