I have received a number of calls to euthanize pets that are physically healthy but causing problems behaviorally. This can be anywhere from urinating and marking in the home (which can be very life altering for the person) all the way to aggression with another pet or a person inside or outside of the home, leading to high veterinary or human medical bills, court visits and costs, a break in the human-animal-bond that we so cherish, and in some cases, injury or death of another pet or person,

It can be difficult to know where to turn if you are struggling with a pet that is physically healthy, but socially, mentally, or emotionally not well. Similar struggles may also be experienced by the owner of the pet and can negatively affect the care of a beloved animal companion. Refusal of euthanasia by veterinarians is common without an obvious physical condition, or a history and documentation of human and/or animal aggression.