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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 week ago (2 children)

When we had to put our sweet little girl cat Scout to sleep a couple years ago, she came back for a split second trying to fight and attack the pentobarbital as it was flowing into her leg. I can never unsee that moment, and it broke me on a level I will never fully recover from

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

God damn, air hugs your way, but as tough as it was, I'm sure it was the best thing, despite the last second animal instincts.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

unrelated, but the USA uses the same drug on human beings for lethal executions

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 week ago

But your vet is more invested in making sure your pet doesn't suffer in the process.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

We also use high-speed lead injections in some states now too