I hope I don't get chewed out for this topic, but I was interested in the Barbaro Put Down thread before it got closed for being way off topic and a couple of people fighting with each other over something somewhat stupid.

However I thought where the topic went was interesting and I ask you all, especially you animal lovers this question. If you were told that you could save the life of another human being, one that you didn't know and probably never would, by putting your own pet to sleep would you do it? Especially if this was the only way to save that persons life?

Obviously this is an unrealistic situation, but I am curious to hear your answers. For me I know it would be extremely tough and I would be extremely upset, but I think I would have to do it.