In many instances, the most appropriate course of action would be euthanasia - this would avoid prolonged suffering for a beloved pet. (catbreedsjunction.com)
But the focus needs to stay on the health and well - being of billions of humans because, ultimately, humans are the ones who will experience the most prolonged suffering. (treehugger.com)
However, we will not prolong the suffering of an animal with a personality that would make living in a home with people a miserable experience. (helpinganimals.org)