Massive warning not to read on if don’t want to read about animal euthanasia or what happened in Tennessee……

Currently slightly horrified by something I woke up thinking about and don’t quite know where to post this:

If two lethal doses of pentobarbital can be administered, however poorly, and still fail to bring about the death of the human they’re intended to cause the death of, and that human actually wakes back up days later —

Given the sheer number of animals who’ve been euthanized across decades using the same drug, not always in combination with others and not always by individuals with the same skill level, same circumstances, same attentiveness, and often in situations in which sheer volume of animals is often a contributing cause in their euthanasia —

If the state of Tennessee can fail to bring about the death of a prisoner with the world watching and then that woman wakes back up —

How many dogs and cats and other animals might wake up … only no one is there to witness it?

Just what I woke up thinking.
Absolutely not meant in any way as a slight toward anyone or any profession, far from it. Veterinary professionals generally are in situations where the one on one nature and oversight are far greater and shelter “euth techs” are utterly invaluable in ensuring humane and ethical treatment of animals while doing a horribly difficult job.

I’m only thinking out loud here, so to speak. If it happens with the world watching a human being, then how often might it happen to non-humans when that animal’s entire existence has been compressed into another statistic on animal overpopulation or a line on a budget form?

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Seeing an animal you think may be neglected or abused can leave you feeling helpless, especially when you don’t know who to call. Many people understandably contact the nearest shelter, but shelters and rescues don’t always have the authority to investigate.

Depending on where the animal is located, that responsibility may belong to animal control, local police, the sheriff’s department or an authorized humane officer. If you’re unsure, call animal control or your local police nonemergency line and ask, “Which agency handles suspected animal cruelty at this address?” For active violence or immediate danger, contact emergency services.

When you report, useful details include:

• The address or exact location.
• What you personally observed, including dates and times.
• A description of the animal and the conditions.
• Photos or video, if you can get them safely from somewhere you’re legally allowed to be.

Be clear about what you saw and what you don’t know. “I saw the dog outside at three separate times today and couldn’t see a water bowl from the sidewalk” is more useful than “They never give their dog water.”

If it’s an ongoing concern, a dated log can help document a pattern. But don’t delay an urgent report to gather evidence, trespass or put yourself in danger.

Write down which agency you contacted, when you called and any case number. If the concern continues, follow up with additional observations. You may not be able to see what action the agency is taking, so a lack of visible change doesn’t necessarily mean your report was ignored.

You don’t have to prove a crime occurred before reporting a concern. Share what you personally observed so the investigating agency can assess it.

For anyone who has made a report before, how did you find the right agency, and was there anything you wish you’d known beforehand?

Their user is bunni_bugs, they keep their rabbits in this condition what should I do

Kroger has abandoned its cage-free commitment, leaving millions of hens confined in small wire cages.

Kevin Brown serves as an EVP and Chief Supply Officer at Dell and Kroger’s Board of Directors. We’ll be urging Dell to suspend its relationship with Brown until Kroger commits to going cage-free.

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🕓 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CT
📍 Convene: 311 W Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606
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Amanda Sourry is a Kroger and Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) board member. Join us as we call on OFI to end its relationship with Sourry until Kroger adopts a cage-free egg policy.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕓 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CT
📍 Olam Americas: 24 E Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
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This investigation underscores the urgent need to end animal cruelty, protect kangaroos and other wildlife, and safeguard the health of people and pets. Wildlife is not a commodity. Every animal deserves compassion, dignity, and protection—not exploitation.

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