A Frank Conversation About Euthanasia

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
The word “euthanasia” itself comes from the Greek words “eu” (good) and “thanatos” (death). The idea is that instead of condemning someone to a slow, painful, or undignified death, euthanasia would allow the patient to experience a relatively “good death.” We’ve said it before and will say it again, Colorado’s shelters are full, and they are struggling. In 2022, Colorado shelters took in almost 58,500 dogs, with 45,000 going into our 10 largest shelters. These largest shelters operate under the Socially Conscious Sheltering (SCS) framework and work hard to place every healthy and safe animal. To do so is becoming more and...Read More

Breed-Specific Bans – Your Dog Could be Next

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
Breed-specific legislation (BSL) targets dog breeds believed to be dangerous to humans and other animals, which is based on flawed information, public fear, and governments’ desire to appease those fears. A short history lesson…in the 1980s, BSL began to gain popularity because of media attention on “pit bull” attacks, spurring governments into action to quell public fears. Research into dog breeds and aggression was conducted based entirely on PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS and, viola, the “breed list” was born identifying dog breeds thought to be inherently aggressive or more prone to biting (e.g., pit bull mixes, Rottweilers, Dobermans and Boxers). It should...Read More