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Put an animal, a bird, etc. out of its misery

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Used when an animal's suffering is severe and cannot be healed, implying humane and caring action. SlideAfter the accident, it was kinder to put the horse out of its misery.
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Often relates to animals with incurable diseases or irreversible injuries. SlideThe cat was suffering from terminal cancer, so we put her out of her misery.
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It's considered an act of last resort, meaning all other options to save or relieve the animal have failed. SlideThe vet suggested surgery, but if that failed, we'd have to put our dog out of its misery.