@drmurrayhospicevet: Otter was already scheduled for behavioral euthanasia because of a history of unpredictable aggression. One of the patterns the shelter had seen was that he would approach people, show interest, bark, and then sometimes attempt to bite or make contact. Because his responses could change so quickly, even seemingly normal interactions could become difficult to predict. This visit was not about deciding whether he was a “good” or “bad” dog. It was about meeting him myself and making the safest, most compassionate plan possible for Otter. He had also been on a CHILL protocol for the previous 24 hours and was receiving the highest medication dosage used during this visit, so what you’re seeing is him while heavily medicated to help reduce fear, anxiety, and stress. Behavioral euthanasia can be incredibly difficult to understand from the outside because these dogs can still have moments where they appear curious, social, and completely normal. This was my first interaction with Otter. More of his story to come. ❤️ #BehavioralEuthanasia #Veterinarian #DogBehavior #VeterinaryMedicine #PetLoss

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rehabyourrescue
Rehab Your Rescue :
Oh man, when he let them get close 😳. That hard whale eye. BE is the kindest option.
2026-08-09 16:22:14
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brushy.creek.bc
brushy.creek.bc :
That whale eye at the end, that dog was stressed the whole time. Even after sniffing to check it out he could not relax.
2026-08-08 17:58:42
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aquarianauntie
AquarianAuntie :
A hill I will die on is that there is no shame in behavioral euthanasia. I will argue to the death (no pun intended) with anyone who tries to argue otherwise. It’s a mercy we can give to pets and their families.
2026-08-08 18:16:00
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alaynerd
Alayna :
as a dog groomer of 20 years, I will die on the hill that not every dog should be rehomed and "rescued" this is how the cycle continues.
2026-08-08 18:58:08
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nicolehogan03
Nicole Hogan :
To everyone ignorantly saying this dog could have been saved.. what exactly would you be willing to sacrifice? Yourself? Your child?
2026-08-08 21:18:50
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ktm_0705
KTM :
I totally understand the need, I just hate that humans have created this problem
2026-08-08 16:54:48
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__bypaula__
paula :
this is a thing in America? That's a crime in my country
2026-08-10 11:11:15
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trippingsaga
trippingsaga :
If this is him heavily medicated, I can't imagine how stressed he was without meds. Poor guy.
2026-08-08 21:38:08
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j.sicaaaaaaaa
J :
I saw the whale eyes. Something after the sniff tweaked his brain into aggression mode
2026-08-09 04:09:53
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vikkilyn0723
vikkitowsey :
I will firmly stand behind BE. I have seen dogs suffer in shelters because of behavioral issues related to aggression. What is more cruel? Letting a dog suffer in a shelter who will never be adopted, never know an easy life, and become even more aggressive or released softly and lovingly from that life? I have had to make this decision after my Dog viciously attacked one of my other dogs more than once. It was the best thing for him at the time. It isn’t a easy decision at all but with the help of the Vet to understand this dog would have continued to escalate either ending in the death of my other pets or seriously hurting me. He was a collie… So it isn’t just pitt bulls.
2026-08-10 10:01:36
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seriously.yall
✨️SMH✨️ :
If he was doped to the gills and still this reactive, life has to be miserable for him. BE is sometimes the greatest kindness you can give.
2026-08-09 00:06:18
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emilybuck34
Emily Buck :
Behavioral euthanize but for humans?
2026-08-09 15:30:39
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mantaray.ocean
mantaray.ocean :
This dog is on the highest form of sedative drug and still completly alert distressed barking and unpredictable. Sending him off with respect and peace is the best possible plan. Thank you for your kindness and service
2026-08-09 10:02:14
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canislunaticus
Canislunaticus :
"He needs a new owner not euthanasia" In an ideal world, yes. But there are too many dogs in shelters and until people stop supporting backyard breeders and puppy mills, shelters need to continue putting down dogs to make space for new dogs that might have a better chance of getting adopted.
2026-08-08 19:23:15
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owly7219
Owly🦉 :
Euthanasia is most always a compassionate choice.
2026-08-08 16:33:47
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juliska04
Julia :
Just like their bodies can get sick, their brains can be sick. Either way they're suffering. I hope this baby is finally at peace.
2026-08-08 21:21:35
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iam9318
iam93 :
Poor baby
2026-08-10 00:05:33
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tava_and_fosterfriends
Tava & Foster Friends :
Sometimes behavioral euthanasia is best for all parties involved. The animal included.
2026-08-09 01:50:03
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riverwithoutaname
Coyote 🪶🏳️‍⚧️ :
If this is him heavily medicated, I can only imagine how stressful life is for him. It’s sad, but BE was a good call.
2026-08-08 19:35:47
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elcasaurus0
Elcasaurus :
this poor dog would have suffered and suffered and suffered, and who knows how many people would have been hurt along the way. behavior euthanasia is a difficult but responsible decision.
2026-08-09 20:37:39
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saddieesays
saddieesays :
I don’t understand this. Like how does a dog reach this state? Why isn’t training considered an option? Why is euthanasia the only solution? I just don’t get it. We don’t have any of this in the country of Europe.
2026-08-10 05:44:05
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mamabear_books
🪴 Mama Bear's Book Reviews 📚 :
I was mauled by a rott we had in the house when I was pregnant. My grandmother had him on so much anxiety medication and he'd still shake, spin in circles, whine, attack dogs and people. She paid a trainer who then used a shock collar which in my opinion cemented his trauma. One day when I opened the door for him to go outside, he turned and grabbed my hand and just.. shook it. Needless to say, my hand was just.. totally shredded, and broken. He was put down a few weeks later. It could have been my newborn a few months down the road. Or a visitor, or another dog. He suffered so much for years before this incident (which wasn't his first bite). The day he was euthanized was the first day he was at peace since he was a puppy. This is why sometimes, it's necessary, and even the kinder thing to do.
2026-08-10 01:23:29
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the.service.unicorns
The Service Unicorns :
What people don’t realize is that this dog is very stressed even while very medicated. He is probably constantly stressed out. How is it fair to make a dog live with that?
2026-08-08 23:34:51
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nicoladennett539
nicoladennett539 :
Oh gosh there was a split second, following the dog sniffing your feet they had a glare. Right there had you moved in a way the dog deemed a threat even though he was wagging his tail he could have attacked it would have been quick. They are doing the right thing I know nothing about animal/dogs behavior but that dog in the wrong hands is incredibly dangerous
2026-08-08 16:21:34
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