Sentences with phrase «prolonged animal suffering»

This would only prolong animal suffering.

Not exact matches

«Smithfield's original timetable for its phase - out of gestation crates was already very lengthy, given the prolonged suffering that the animals endure in these extreme confinement systems,» said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS.

The graphic video also documents prolonged suffering of pigs used for breeding who are confined in gestation crates, two - foot - wide metal cages so small the animals can't even turn around, rendering them virtually immobilized for almost their entire lives.

The graphic videos document prolonged suffering of pigs used for breeding who are confined in cages so small the animals can't even turn around, rendering them virtually immobilized for their entire lives.

It is inhumane to prolong the life of a dying animal to the point that the animal is suffering.

While this behavior may help an animal in the wild, it only acts to prolong suffering in our pets.

However, if an animal is suffering, very ill, refuses to eat / drink over a prolonged period of time, or is completely unsocial around people and / or other animals, it may be considered for euthanasia.

Animal Hospice is not denial of treatment; it should be seen as an alternative to premature euthanasia and to the prolonged suffering that can result from the extremes of isolating an animal in intensive care or inadequate treaAnimal Hospice is not denial of treatment; it should be seen as an alternative to premature euthanasia and to the prolonged suffering that can result from the extremes of isolating an animal in intensive care or inadequate treaanimal in intensive care or inadequate treatment.

I also believe that you can be no - kill but still euthanize unhealthy animals; «unhealthy» meaning having a terminal illness or traumatic injury in which treatment would prolong the life but also the suffering of the animal.

In your examples of the cat with mammary gland cancer and the dog with severe arthritis, I would agree with euthanasia, if it's apparent that the animal is suffering, and the vet says that medication would only prolong their suffering, it only relieves a small amount of the pain, or it zonks them out.

Responsible care requires that pet guardians arrange for appropriate care for their animal companions if they work long hours away from home or must travel; include their pets in disaster readiness planning; judiciously rehome animals whose welfare can no longer be assured due to hardship within the family; authorize euthanasia to avoid prolonged suffering in pets who can not recover from illness or injury; and set up «pet trusts,» in states where they are available, or make other arrangements to provide for the ongoing care of any pets who outlive them.

We feel that we have a responsibility to the community to not adopt animals who could be dangerous, and we feel we have a duty to animals who are suffering to not prolong their pain.

It can be difficult to prove «substantial risk of death», «substantial suffering» or «prolonged pain» when it comes to an animal.

For purposes of this Section, and subject to subsection (b), «torture» means infliction of or subjection to extreme physical pain, motivated by an intent to increase or prolong the pain, suffering, or agony of the animal.

The Doris Day Animal League states, «Callous treatment at the slaughterhouse often results in prolonged suffering.

HSNB only authorizes animals to be euthanized in cases where they are gravely injured or become so ill or disabled that to prolong life would cause unacceptable and inhumane suffering.

These one - time grants aim to preserve the human - animal bond by funding life - saving or life - changing veterinary care to a pet that might otherwise be relinquished, euthanized, or enduring prolonged suffering.

These are not domesticated animals; they are wild dolphins that are captured within their social groups, mother and young, and slaughtered using a technique that actually prolongs death, pain and suffering.