Kill vs. Euthanize
Why do we use the term Killed instead of Euthanized?
Websters defines euthanasia as the humane taking of a life to end irremediable suffering. This means an animal that is ill or injured in a manner than cannot be medically addressed, would have its life ended as painlessly as possible.
A majority of shelters misuse euthanasia as a euphemism for any killing of an animal. This is done because the public does not like the notion of killing, so by misrepresenting it as a humane act, makes it more palatable to the general public and even the staff having to perform the gruesome task.
Nathan Winograd, a national leader in the no-kill movement, shares his thoughts on the topic of kill vs. euthanasia in Issue 3 2008 of the No Kill Advocate.
