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Post by cherie on Jan 7, 2008 6:53:53 GMT -8
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Post by Synthia on Jan 11, 2008 5:28:13 GMT -8
I believe that the organizations euthanasia policy should be openly posted. They should also say the type of euthenasia used not just "humane euthenasia", state if they use shots or if they use a bullet.
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Post by cherie on Jan 13, 2008 8:38:09 GMT -8
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Post by Synthia on Jan 13, 2008 9:29:54 GMT -8
Cherie that is a great policy. I guess my only question would be what constitutes a horse that is a danger to humans? I have seen horses considered dangerous turned around with the right training and with the right handler. I have also seen a few horses that were dangerous-they attacked people with the intent to cause harm, ones you couldn't get within striking distance of without getting hurt-I can see the possible need to euth such a horse because you will never be able to keep people safe, someone won't listen and will get too close.
How do they qualify dangerous for such a policy?
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Post by lorsadoon on Jan 14, 2008 20:23:31 GMT -8
That is a good policy. Everything is explained.
I have no quarrel with a horse being put down with a bullet. I think it as humane as chemical injection. As long as the policy is stated. And the reasons are clear and documented.
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Post by ponytales1976 on Jan 29, 2008 3:46:10 GMT -8
Here is our euthanasia policy as I have it posted on my Alex Brown Racing WIKI page:
Ponytales Euthanasia Policy Ponytales will not euthanize a horse unless we have consulted with our veterinarian who has personally seen and worked on said horse. We will euthanize a horse for the following reasons: Emergency (Colic, Severe Trauma) Pain (foundered, broken bones, cancer) Inability to function in a manner that horses were meant to function in (Stall bound, Unsound to the point of being in constant discomfort and unable to ambulate) Dangerous and unadoptable (severely aggressive horses) That said all options will first be exhausted before resorting to euthanasia. Horses with emotional issues will be given ample time to turn-around and/or will be sent to a professional trainer before any decision is made to euthanize them, we will also try to place the horse in a sanctuary type situation first and only euthanize when all other options have been exhausted. In the case of an emergency every effort will be made to get a veterinarian here promptly. Due to our location this is not always possible and if we have a horse suffering in agonizing pain we will end their suffering with a bullet to the head. THIS IS IN EXTREME CASES ONLY!!! All other times the horse will be sedated by our veterinarian first, then given a lethal dose of sodium pentathol to stop their bodily function and end thier life. I will ALWAYS be present when this is done talking to the horse and petting the horse the whole time. All horses euthanized here are also buried here.
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Post by shellyr on Jan 29, 2008 8:35:46 GMT -8
That is a great policy, Ponytales. That is what we should expect from a rescue.
I have only had to euth a few horses, but I was right there with them petting them and speaking kindly while the drug was administered. It broke my heart for weeks afterward, and it is something you never forget, but helping them cross over is part of helping them have a good life, in my opininon.
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