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Nic and Trees Elderhorst, both 91, died holding hands and surrounded by family and friends in the Netherlands after 65 years of marriage. What makes their story stand out: The couple died in a double euthanasia.
"Something which she desperately did not want. Dying together was their deepest wish," says one daughter. Adds another, "They gave each other a big kiss and passed away confidently holding hands. According to their own wish."
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
We euthanize our pets to help ease their suffering. Why should a human be forced to suffer when we don't even reserve that ignominy for our beloved pets?
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
We euthanize our pets to help ease their suffering. Why should a human be forced to suffer when we don't even reserve that ignominy for our beloved pets?
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
We euthanize our pets to help ease their suffering. Why should a human be forced to suffer when we don't even reserve that ignominy for our beloved pets?
originally posted by: TerryDon79
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
We euthanize our pets to help ease their suffering. Why should a human be forced to suffer when we don't even reserve that ignominy for our beloved pets?
Couldn't agree more.
In some cases, euthanasia SHOULD be an option. I know my grandmother would have agreed, before her alzheimers and dementia got so bad she didn't know when, where, what or who she was.
originally posted by: silo13
originally posted by: TerryDon79
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
We euthanize our pets to help ease their suffering. Why should a human be forced to suffer when we don't even reserve that ignominy for our beloved pets?
Couldn't agree more.
In some cases, euthanasia SHOULD be an option. I know my grandmother would have agreed, before her alzheimers and dementia got so bad she didn't know when, where, what or who she was.
I see your point but really? You’re going to allow someone who doesn’t even know who they are the right to make a decision to kill themselves?
Ouch. Talk about rock and hard place.
peace
We euthanize our pets to help ease their suffering.
originally posted by: silo13
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
We euthanize our pets to help ease their suffering. Why should a human be forced to suffer when we don't even reserve that ignominy for our beloved pets?
Because we're not animals.
We also euthenize animals because of overpopulation, no one wants them anymore, they're not cute, they bark too much...
See the connection? Probably not.
peace