What Do You Think About Convenience Euthanasia? Sh..

What do you think about “Convenience Euthanasia”? Share your views and let’s work together on stricter regulations 👍



[ Let’s debate “Convenience Euthanasia” in Parliament ]

Our companion animals’ lives are precious. I know many are upset by what they have read about Loki, who was allegedly euthanaised. Questions have been asked. Was Loki aggressive? Did they engage a trainer? Did they try to rehome Loki?

Some also shared about Tammy, the puppy who was euthanised despite being healthy. The owner said she had “Tammy euthanised because it was aggressive and had bitten her family members”. Almost 7 years ago, I spoke up for Tammy (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151998553494884&set=a.244934484883&type=3).

For Tammy, many said it was a case of “convenience euthanasia”.

What are your views of “convenience euthanasia”? I do think it’s time we debate this issue in Parliament. It’s time for stricter regulations to end the needless killing.

I intend to “ask the Minister for National Development with regard to people seeking to euthanise their healthy dog or cat, whether the Ministry will make it compulsory (a) for them to produce documented proof that they have (i) attempted to rehome the animal and (ii) received certification from an AVS accredited trainer that the animal, if aggressive, is untrainable; and (b) for veterinarians to wait at least seven days before euthanising the animal, during which the animal’s details are published on websites of NParks and animal welfare groups to facilitate rehoming.”

Do you feel 7 days is too short or too long? Who should house the animal during these seven days? Should it be the owner, the vet clinic, AWGs or house the animal at a boarding facility? Who can certify the animal is untrainable?

I know that these proposed measures might cause some inconvenience to people wanting to euthanise their dog or cat, but they are necessary to ensure that we exhaust all available options before taking the life of a healthy animal.

The proposed measures will reduce the grey areas when it comes to euthanasia, and this will help all parties involved.

Do let me know if you have any other suggestions. I will do my best to speak up for the voiceless ❤️

Do also help share and spread the word 🙏

Lastly, AVS is aware of the Loki incident and is investigating. Let them complete their investigation. Please avoid doxxing the parties involved.

For now, let’s stay calm and focus on working together on stricter regulations.

Check out these articles: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ensuring-tammy-did-not-die-in-vain

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ava-clarifies-euthanasia-guidelines-after-7-month-puppy-put-down-124559088.html

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