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"No method of slaughter is more humane than on-farm, where the animal is not stressed by trucking, a strange environment and people, and alarming smells."

A little off topic (maybe not)... This is why, when my dogs get old and near death, I put them down at home myself rather than a scary ride to the steel table at the vets. In each case, the pup didn't get a last meal, because it was too sick to eat.. A sure sign it's time to go.

Visualize an X between the eyes and ears, tell them you love them, and thanks, and put a 9mm at the center. Off to dog heaven.

Bury them, and feel terrible for awhile. We owe them that much.

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Careful, BigE. That is actually illegal in Vermont now. Though, I helped my 17-year-old dog transition to the afterlife exactly that way last summer (except with a .45). Not pleasant for me, but spares the cost and stress for all of the vet. She was suffering horribly and that trip would have prolonged her agony. Let them arrest me then.....

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Same

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Wow. Excellent story! Thanks for taking action that made a positive change. I am buying a copy of your book. Peace.

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