Parents criticize MAID laws after their 26-year-old son with mental illness was euthanized.
Parents Challenge Canada’s MAID Act After Son’s Death The parents of a 26-year-old man are raising concerns about Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Act, arguing that the system failed to protect their son, who they describe as “vulnerable,” from euthanasia, even with his history of mental illness. Kiano Vaffeian was euthanized in British Columbia […]
UK’s oldest polar bear, Victoria, euthanized due to health issues
The UK’s oldest polar bear, known for being the first to successfully raise cubs in 25 years, has been euthanized due to health problems related to her age. Victoria, at 28 years old, had been living at the Highland Wildlife Park in the Scottish Highlands since 2015. The veterinary team made the difficult choice to […]
New Jersey cat euthanized after contracting bird flu in first known feline case in state
The first case of avian flu in cats in New Jersey was confirmed by public health officials on Friday. A stray cat in Hunterdon County has been found by the US Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Service to have a case of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly referred to as “avian influenza,” the New […]
Owners of Peanut the squirrel plan to sue after he was euthanized
The owners of Peanut, the squirrel whose “unlawful and unjustified killing” by New York authorities caused a stir on the Internet, along with fellow raccoon Fred, are planning to sue the state, accusing authorities of overreach and abuse. Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner removed the animals from the couple's northern home and animal sanctuary in […]
Bear euthanized after injuring Tennessee theme park concession stand employee
A Tennessee black bear was euthanized after a video went viral last week of the wild animal eating gumbo at a theme park concession stand and injuring an employee, wildlife officials said. WVLT-TV reported that the bear attacked a concession stand called “Bear Can” at Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park in Gatlinburg. Governor DeSantis signs bill […]
I thought my sick dog was euthanized — then I found out he was up for adoption a year later
A woman was shocked to find that the sick dog she took in to be euthanized was back at the shelter a year later, up for adoption. Christy Pereira, 32, was heartbroken when she was told the most humane thing she could do for her beloved pet Beau was to euthanize him. The digital marketer […]
Dutch woman, 28, to be euthanized over mental illness after psychiatrist’s diagnosis
The 28-year-old Dutch woman is scheduled to be euthanized next month due to her struggles with mental illness, with psychiatrists saying her condition will not improve. Zoraya ter Beek lives with her boyfriend and two cats in a nice house in a small Dutch town near the German border. According to the Free Press, she […]
Sioux Falls zoo’s beloved giraffe Chioke euthanized after injury
On March 28, a giraffe named Chioke died at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Chioke had to be euthanized due to a severe fracture in his front left leg. Born at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, Chioke has been at the zoo since 2007 and has grown to nearly 15 feet […]
Healthy people with autism in their 20s set to be euthanized by both the Dutch and Canadian regimes
Two relatively healthy autistic women are scheduled to be executed by their respective governments. One in the Netherlands, the first country to legalize so-called euthanasia, and the other in Canada, another northern country that currently accounts for more than 4% of annual deaths. Consequences of state-assisted suicide. Zoraya ter Beek, a 28-year-old Dutch woman, and […]
25,000 pound whale euthanized after getting stuck in Rhode Island pond
A 25,000-pound fin whale that stranded on a tidal pond in Rhode Island has been euthanized, officials announced. The 42-foot-long cetacean was first called to Mystic Aquarium’s rescue hotline around 6:30 a.m. Thursday when it was found lost at Potter Pond in South Kingston. Aquarium staff and veterinarian found ‘debilitated’ and ‘in critical condition’ at […]