
2.6: Behavioral Euthanasia - Buttercup's Story and the Inside Scoop on 10 Difficult Decisions
About this episode
In a long and heavy episode 2.6, hosts Jenny and Ashlyn spill the tea on the taboo topic of behavioral euthanasia (BE). They share the heartbreaking decision to euthanize Buttercup and provide a transparent and inside look at the BE decisions for ten dogs since 2017. They divulge the recent and tragic loss of an adult dog Bobby from the San Bernardino city shelter due to a Parvo outbreak, and in Not Your 9 to 5, navigate senior dog care with an adopter. Finally, in the 'Crazy Folder,' they present a shocking incident involving a volunteer's dog, a neighbor's toddler and a fence.
POD MENTIONS:
Angels of Rawley -- Southern CA partner rescue
angelsofrawley.org
VEG Hillsboro -- ER vet care for Bobby
veterinaryemergencygroup.com
Grant County Animal Outreach -- Boots on the ground rescue in eastern WA
grantcountyanimaloutreach.org
Tail Lights Rescue Project -- Rescue partner operating in Shreveport
taillightsrescueproject.com
The Doberman Rescue Pack -- WA based Doberman rescue
thedobermanrescuepack.org
Coyote Roller -- Fencing reinforcement
coyoteroller.com
Dog Aging Project -- University of Washington based research group
dogagingproject.org
The Bite Scale -- Official Bite Scale by Ian Dunbar
Dog B Good -- Partner trainer in Federal Way, WA
dogbgood.com
Gentle Hands Cherished Paws -- Seattle area in-home euthanasia services with Dr. Jason
gentlehandscherishedpaws.com
Double Down Dog Training -- Partner trainer on Whidbey Island
doubledowndogtraining.com
Valor K9 Academy -- Partner trainer in Boise
valork9academy.com
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