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I never took pictures of my babies being put to sleep. I am too busy being in the moment and petting them and feeding them treats so their last memory is my love.
I don't know about other people, but I'm a professional photographer with roots in old-school photojournalism and documentary photography. One of my early heroes was W. Eugene Smith who shot the celebrated "Country Doctor" photo story. I shot my pet's euthanasia in a similar matter (and in black and white), as a documentary of the event.
Great. I’ve enjoyed photography as a hobby, for years. I would never consider a euthanization as something that needed to be documented. Different strokes I guess.
Great. I’ve enjoyed photography as a hobby, for years. I would never consider a euthanization as something that needed to be documented. Different strokes I guess.
People have documented their dying relatives...so.
I would do it if I felt my cat would benefit from it.
But often imho my cat is so freaked out being at the vet anyway it doesn't seem to recognize me as its mom. I get lost in the fear and panic and there is nothing that can be done about that.
So there is no point in subjecting me to knowing what happened.
No, never ran across that meme before - very nice - and thank you for bringing it here.
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Originally Posted by Ralph_Kirk
I don't know about other people, but I'm a professional photographer with roots in old-school photojournalism and documentary photography. One of my early heroes was W. Eugene Smith who shot the celebrated "Country Doctor" photo story. I shot my pet's euthanasia in a similar matter (and in black and white), as a documentary of the event.
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Originally Posted by otterhere
Certain cultures photograph their deceased loved ones (this was very common back when photography was a luxury; in the case of children, it might have been the only photo they had of them), but documenting it for one's personal use/comfort and broadcasting it in a public forum are two different things. At least in my opinion. YMMV.
Creating a journalistic story, that people could go and view, of their own choosing, is COMPLETELY different from amateur snapshots thrust at you on social media. From the intentions behind the action of recording, to the distribution method, completely different. In the case of Smith's journalism - it is a choice the viewer makes (to view). Social media doesn't really give the viewer a choice - it's in your face if you use it at all. You can block the poster - AFTER you've seen something you didn't want to see. But maybe the tasteless poster is family, or even friend (probably not a close friend). In which case you really wouldn't want to block them, or chastise them, would you. That would be an easy way to alienate family and friends.
Thanks, also, for the link to Eugene Smith's photos of the "Country Doctor".
I was present at the vet when my cats were put down. The vet took the cat to another room and inserted a catheter in their paw. She brought the cat back to me and I talked and talked to it as the vet administered the drugs in the catheter. In each case, the cat went peacefully away. I had the vet dispose of the body. Later in the mail a card from the vet showed up with the cats name, date of death, and a paw print on the card.
The two cats were been litter mates sisters. The best of buddies. I was somewhat surprised at the survivor as I expected her to act out more once she realized her sister was gone. She did become more affectionate with me but otherwise showed very little emotion about the whole event.
My sister had her dog euthanized due to cancer which had spread throughout his body a couple of days ago. She had someone come to the house and do it. She took the dog outdoors, which was one of his favorite places to be and the vet gave him the sedative shot first. He went very quickly and peacefully when she administered the drugs in the catheter in his leg.
My sister had her dog euthanized due to cancer which had spread throughout his body a couple of days ago. She had someone come to the house and do it. She took the dog outdoors, which was one of his favorite places to be and the vet gave him the sedative shot first. He went very quickly and peacefully when she administered the drugs in the catheter in his leg.
And what did she do with the dog's body? That has to play a role.
My sister had her dog euthanized due to cancer which had spread throughout his body a couple of days ago. She had someone come to the house and do it. She took the dog outdoors, which was one of his favorite places to be and the vet gave him the sedative shot first. He went very quickly and peacefully when she administered the drugs in the catheter in his leg.
It never would occur to me to have it down outside but it makes perfect sense. Our dogs love our yard with all the wonderful smells and happy memories so I can see where that would be a nice place for them.
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