>After all, isn't this what's done with the dogs, cats, road-kill, infected >cows, horses, etc. that the animal control agencies are overloaded with? >To the rendering factory . . . Actually, in my county in Virginia, the animals are cremated. A large percentage of the nation's pets are cremated. If you don't know what happens in your area - call up the animal control facility and ask them. While you are at it, ask your veterinarian too. If you don't like the response, then take up a cause and get the process changed - talk to your mayor or county supervisor. Tell them you don't want pets and road kill, especially with rabies a concern in many parts of the country, rendered. All animals need a dignified ending, after all, this isn't Soylent Green. Pam [Posted in FML issue 2123]