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In 2015, Canada passed the MAID laws — Medical Assistance In Dying — which allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending treatment. This seems like a no-brainer — why anyone would want to extend a painful, miserable death is a total myst...
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Fostering a pet, volunteering at an animal shelter, or donating supplies are ways to help reduce hundreds of thousands of animal euthanasias each year.
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The raccoon was handled and kissed by multiple customers, possibly exposing them to rabies. It had to be euthanized to be tested for the infection.
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From CTV News in Canada: A 31-year-old Toronto woman who uses a wheelchair is nearing final approval for a medically assisted death request after a fruitless bid to secure an affordable apartment that doesn't worsen her chronic illnesses.[…]She...
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"More and more generations see euthanasia as a solution for unbearable suffering," said Regional Euthanasia Review Committees chairman Jeroen Recourt.
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In Germany, euthanasia is legal. However, the Verein Sterbehilfe (Euthanasia Association) won't help you die unless you're vaccinated against COVID-19. Sounds weird but makes sense. From a translation of their official statement: Euthanasia and th...
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A petition was signed by 750,000 Italians to trigger a referendum on legalizing voluntary euthanasia. The Catholic Church strongly opposes it.