What seems like common sense to so many people may not have ever occurred to others, so just in case you haven't given any consideration to the matter, we're going to pass along this valuable lesson from South Carolina's Post and Courier: "'There are humane ways to euthanize an injured dog,' said Dr. Sarah Boyd, a veterinarian at Charleston Animal Society. Using a hammer and machete is not among them, she said." On second thought, you should probably read the whole thing.