Paws for Thought: A Look at the Conflicts, Questions and Challenges of Animal Euthanasia
by B. J. Ellis
Category: Animal welfare

Over eight million animals a year die in the arms of people who had hoped to save them. Every day at shelters, research facilities & wildlife rescue centers, people are faced with life-or-death decisions concerning animals. PAWS FOR THOUGHT is the first book that takes a thorough examination of the human conflicts created by society's throwaway attitude toward pets. Award-winning journalist B.J. Ellis has interviewed dozens of people including animal care workers, humane educators, psychologists, sociologists & veterinarians to present a variety of opinions & voices on the subject of animal euthanasia. She also addresses the emotional conflicts wildlife rescuers & laboratory technicians experience when confronted with euthanizing the animals they had hoped to save or had tended to for many years. Information covered includes the most frequently asked questions about euthanasia, dealing with guilt, grief, loss & anger & resources for additional support. The book also contains a section with "Poems, Prayers & Editorials" dealing with euthanasia. "Take my advice: Read this book. I loved it!"--DEAR ABBY. "Addresses subjects that must be dealt with."--GROUNDED EAGLE FOUNDATION. Order from Paw Print Press, 7509-I Garners Ferry Road, Suite 164, Columbia, SC 29209, call 1-800-760-7026. Price includes postage.