i know how it feels to put a pet down. had a jack russal terrior had to put her down last year. she had breast cancer i have to say it was one of the hardest things iv had to do. after 13 years its pretty hard to say goodbye.
Very sorry to hear, Evo.
There is private health insurance available for your pets, just like health insurance for humans. Can't remember the name but do a google search.
Of course an animal will attack when provoked. Just the same as any human would knock someones lights out if provoked.
Car theives should be treated just like horse theives and cattle rustlers in the days of the wild west... Hang them!
Don't be stupid. Power isn't measured by the size of your tacho