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Originally Posted by Hawkeye
How about I say, I am allowed to destroy my property at my discretion for absolutely no reason. You are not allowed to do that with animals. They have VERY different laws than simple property.
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Unfortunately, this is false. You can legally euthanize a pet without good (any) reason. Fortunately it is getting harder to find a Veterinarian who will do it for you, but as long as it is not done in a cruel manner it is your choice. I do think that pets and livestock have a little different treatment under the law than inanimate property (i.e. there are laws about cruelty/adequate care, and also about owners needing to anticipate and protect against their actions).