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 […]