First of all - the word Euthanized is improperly used. The animals are slaughtered as in the cattle and pig industry or killed - but rarely euthanized.
Years ago, a poll was done and a high percentage of persons do not understand this word so it sounds like a welcoming death.
As to the killing of pets, the problem starts with breeding. Breeders should be taxed for their business like any other business. Calling it a "hobby" if playing with the animals life - it should not be a hobby - but a business of bringing life into the world and taking care of it.
IMHO, the commissioners should be persuaded to enforce business licenses and taxation to pay for the over abundance.
Of course, this will probably not happen as the AKC aka American Killing Club - Breeders will fight you every inch of the way cause they are enhancing the breed with genetic selection, blah, blah, blah.
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