"Terry" > wrote in message
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> Strongly agree. Many years ago a veterinary friend of mine was given
> a batch of kittens to be put to sleep. Astounded, he asked mother who
> brought them in *why* she had them born. "Oh, I wanted my children to
> experience the miracle of life" she said. "Well, why don't you bring
> the kids round, and in a bit they can experience the miracle of
> death?!" he snarled.
>
Good response by your friend. That has to be the lamest reason for someone
to want their animal to have babies, and THEN to have them put to sleep??

> I think she found another vet after that...

I'm sure your friend said "good riddance".