Putting Down Animals

Posted by ESC August 13, 2004In reply to Putting Down Animals posted by Paul Lazarus on August 13, 2004

Does anyone out there know why we say "putting down an animal" when we euthanize our furry friends?

thanks for the help. p

When an animal is sick or injured, he is "down." Not standing.

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Putting Down Animals Brian from Shawnee 13/August/04
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