There are some serious issues here.
First of all, euthanizing animals is extremely stressful, which is why some animal shelters offer very substantial pay for those who do this, but still have a very hard time retaining such people, who often have nervous breakdowns within two weeks.
Second, police work is already stressful, so they should be the last people asked to euthanize animals, except in an emergency.
Third, the unofficial policy of police officers killing dogs to establish dominance and control of a situation, is already out of hand.
Fourth, there is a risk that those officers who euthanize animals may become desensitized about killing. And while this is least likely, it should not be dismissed as a possibility.
Hmm. I’m a nurse, and I don’t think I’d have any problem giving a seriously injured, ownerless animal a lethal injection. It would make me sad for a little while but not stressed.
I have no idea how pounds put down unadoptable or very sick or injured animals though.
My dumb dog has been known to shuck her collar and get away for a little while, so it could be my dog we’re talking about here - anyone’s pet who lost a collar - one reason animal control should deal with the animal - they can read the microchip if the dog has one.
Well said.
I firmly believe God never desired mentally healthy individuals to euthanize animals while feeling either satisfaction or indifference.