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euthanasia

noun as in act of causing or allowing a humane death

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Canada first legalised euthanasia in 2016 for people with terminal illnesses.

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On a similar note, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson said certain aspects of the assisted dying Bill "blur the line" for doctors around euthanasia.

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“But in cases where an animal’s quality of life would be severely compromised, humane euthanasia is sometimes the most compassionate option.”

“These are not easy decisions; who wants to play God?” said veterinarian Lorraine Watson of DR 4 PETS, a home euthanasia service for dogs and cats.

Yet with many animal refuges operating at capacity, it can be difficult to find temporary homes where pets are not at risk of euthanasia.

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