ABSTRACT
This chapter surveys various conditions and criteria that have been proposed for justifying the euthanasia of companion animals, including whether death is bad for animals, whether the animal is suffering, whether the animal’s future is worthwhile, and the animal’s relationships with human beings. The evidence does not support the common belief that, when it comes to the termination of life, animals are treated better than human beings. There are good reasons to rethink when and why we euthanize companion animals.
