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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
So, shooting horses that are injured so that they die instantly is inhumane, but keeping 700 pets in what is a cramped space for 400 is humane?
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Yes, because questions of well-being are THAT black and white.
Assuming they're able to reduce the number of animals by way of finding them a new home, temporary discomfort (and it's difficult to even quantify that) in exchange for the chance of living out their remaining years in much better conditions with new owners is far more humane a solution.
And if that doesn't happen, then they are euthanized and it was all for naught. But there's a good reason for enduring temporary pain or discomfort if there is a mitigating benefit. We do this quite regularly.