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Is it Morally Right to Put Our Dog to Sleep?

Question:

Is it morally right to put our dog to sleep? He has lymphoma and is really struggling.

Answer:

God gave man dominion over animals (see Gn 1:26), so it is not immoral to euthanize a dog in such condition. I’m sorry for the loss of your pet.

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