Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 Today I was walking to subway when I was startled to see a giant orange furry butterfly lying on the ground struggling to walk. It's wings were badly damaged, and it could barely move it's legs, every time it tried to walk it got blown on it's side by the wind, and it seemed to have what looked like a wound on the end of it's abdomen. I pet it and poked it gently with a stick to see if it was okay, I was certain it was dying slowly and possibly painfully, then found an abandoned oreo bag and put it inside it. Unable to find anyone I knew to help, I walked my way down to subway and took it to the back. By that point, it seemed like it was dead, it only moved it I touched it, and even then, it was barely a leg twitch, otherwise it remained still. I just couldn't stand to let it die a slow painful death, so, building up lots of courage, I picked up a nearby large piece of cement, and dropped it on the butterfly, then stomped it down with my boot to make sure it died. Was this the right thing to do? I'm not butterfly expert, but I'm pretty sure it was dying and it was probably in pain, I just couldn't watch it suffer anymore. So, did I do the right thing here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugz 159 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 You are a hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyPoni 564 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 (edited) Today I was walking to subway when I was startled to see a giant orange furry butterfly lying on the ground struggling to walk. It's wings were badly damaged, and it could barely move it's legs, every time it tried to walk it got blown on it's side by the wind, and it seemed to have what looked like a wound on the end of it's abdomen. I pet it and poked it gently with a stick to see if it was okay, I was certain it was dying slowly and possibly painfully, then found an abandoned oreo bag and put it inside it. Unable to find anyone I knew to help, I walked my way down to subway and took it to the back. By that point, it seemed like it was dead, it only moved it I touched it, and even then, it was barely a leg twitch, otherwise it remained still. I just couldn't stand to let it die a slow painful death, so, building up lots of courage, I picked up a nearby large piece of cement, and dropped it on the butterfly, then stomped it down with my boot to make sure it died. Was this the right thing to do? I'm not butterfly expert, but I'm pretty sure it was dying and it was probably in pain, I just couldn't watch it suffer anymore. So, did I do the right thing here? I normally don't like death like this, but you were acting out of mercy, so I guess it was the right thing to do Hopefully that butterfly is in a better place now Edited May 24, 2012 by Anony-Brony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfall 3,950 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 You did well, my friend. It was on it's way out, and you saved it the pain. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 (edited) I normally don't like death like this, but you were acting out of mercy, so I guess it was the right thing to do Hopefully that butterfly is in a better place now Hopefully, it just seemed like it was in pain, it's big wings were frayed, one of it's smaller wings was almost broken off, and it progressively stopped moving altogether save for a twitch when touched. It took me a while to make the decision to kill it, it was such a beautiful creature, I've never seen a butterfly like it before. What a shame. I still feel kinda bad tho. Edited May 24, 2012 by Pegasus25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCalamity 3,454 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 We will remember. 14 Ob's stürmt oder schneit. | Whether it storms or snows. "%20alt= Western Allied Armour[/color] | Blog Entries | Der Panzerwaffe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyPoni 564 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 Hopefully, it just seemed like it was in pain, it's big wings were frayed, one of it's smaller wings was almost broken off, and it progressively stopped moving altogether save for a twitch when touched. It took me a while to make the decision to kill it, it was such a beautiful creature, I've never seen a butterfly like it before. What a shame. I still feel kinda bad tho. It's ok man, thats understandable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DashPony 359 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 I agree. You acted out of mercy. It was the right thing to do, and i'm sure if butterflies were able to speak, it would have thanked you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 You did well, my friend. It was on it's way out, and you saved it the pain. Well done. I think I just got a taste of what it's like to be a vet who has to euthanize animals. My god, it must be brutal. I remember my mom telling me after my dog was put down that the vet who did was crying afterwards, and this was a butterfly and it still made me feel bad. Holy crap I never wanna be a vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfall 3,950 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 I think I just got a taste of what it's like to be a vet who has to euthanize animals. My god, it must be brutal. I remember my mom telling me after my dog was put down that the vet who did was crying afterwards, and this was a butterfly and it still made me feel bad. Holy crap I never wanna be a vet. I don't know whether or not to bro-hoof this... I mean, I generally don't get emotionally attached to things, but I don't think I would like euthanizing anything... Anyway, as I said before, you made the right choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallow 1,137 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 It's funny how when we kill a mosquito or a spider, no one gives a damn but when it's a butterfly it feels like a terrible thing just because it's prettier. Truth is the butterfly is probably not much more intelligent than the mosquito or the spider. In fact, it's unlikely that its brain is developed enough to even feel pain. 3 "There was me, that is Pinkie, and my three droogs, that is Rarity, Rainbow, and Fluttershy, and we sat in the Ponyville Milkbar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening." A Clockwork Pony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 I agree. You acted out of mercy. It was the right thing to do, and i'm sure if butterflies were able to speak, it would have thanked you Thanks, I just hope I never have to do it again, I don't like having to make moral decisions like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowDashie 767 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 don't feel bad. there are two ways to die, fast and painful. ou chose to gave him fast. it was the right thing to do. Thunder Farts: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/thunder-farts-r4099 Rosewood: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/rosewood-r5917 Wanna play games with me? Join my steam group! http://steamcommunity.com/groups/gamefaceofdoom/ And then there's this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 It's funny how when we kill a mosquito or a spider, no one gives a damn but when it's a butterfly it feels like a terrible thing just because it's prettier. Truth is the butterfly is probably not much more intelligent than the mosquito or the spider. In fact, it's unlikely that its brain is developed enough to even feel pain. Well it was one of those giant furry butterflies Mosquito's are also bloodsucking pests that can carry deadly diseases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyPoni 564 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 Thanks, I just hope I never have to do it again, I don't like having to make moral decisions like that. it's a good thing you talking about it on this forum. I'm Don't think other forums would be as kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 (edited) it's a good thing you talking about it on this forum. I'm Don't think other forums would be as kind. I think other forums would mock me for caring "lol u crying over a butterfly YOUR A FUCKING FAGGOT HUHUHUHUHUH swag!" Edited May 24, 2012 by Pegasus25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyPoni 564 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 It's funny how when we kill a mosquito or a spider, no one gives a damn but when it's a butterfly it feels like a terrible thing just because it's prettier. Truth is the butterfly is probably not much more intelligent than the mosquito or the spider. In fact, it's unlikely that its brain is developed enough to even feel pain. Who knows? But I Think it was safe to assume it did. By the way, you are right about the mosquito/spider thing. If I find a bug in the house, I generally try to catch it take it outside before my family kills it (they over react to bugs) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 (edited) If I find a bug in the house, I generally try to catch it take it outside before my family kills it (they over react to bugs) Just the other night my mom had called me up to vacuum a spider on the ceiling, and even tho I grabbed a bottle to try and catch it, she got mad and vacuumed it herself. I don't get it, I just don't get it. Mosquito's are kill on sight for me tho. Edited May 24, 2012 by Pegasus25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyPoni 564 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 Well it was one of those giant furry butterflies Man, that is big. I Normally have the jitters when it comes to bugs, even butterflys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVC NVMXD JVRXD 2,406 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 Well after a quick google search, i found this. Butterflies have a nervous system but it is different from people. Butterflies lack the special cells that allow people to know they are feeling pain. Butterflies will have a sensation that something is different, but they will not feel pain like a person experiences. An example is if you hold the leg of a butterfly, it will struggle. If you break the leg off, it will stop struggling and fly away. If the butterfly was feeling pain, it would react differently. That butterfly was not feeling pain. I HAD TO FALL TO LOSE IT ALL BUT IN THE END IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER /WRISTS On 4/28/2013 at 8:13 PM, gooM said: Djenty...man you are crazy, but an awesome sort of crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallow 1,137 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 (edited) Who knows? But I Think it was safe to assume it did. By the way, you are right about the mosquito/spider thing. If I find a bug in the house, I generally try to catch it take it outside before my family kills it (they over react to bugs) Well it was one of those giant furry butterflies Mosquito's are also bloodsucking pests that can carry deadly diseases. Oh that's a really nice butterfly. Still, insect's nervous systems are very different from ours. And while they have cells that will transmit the sensation, they will not feel pain as we do. If you cut a butterfly's leg, it would not react as a human would if you did the same thing to him. The butterfly would know he's missing a leg, but he would consciously feel pain like we would. So don't feel too bad about this, it wasn't in pain. He was pretty damaged and would've died pretty soon anyway. edit: Well after a quick google search, i found this. That butterfly was not feeling pain. I see we did the same Google ssearch! Edited May 24, 2012 by Marshmallow 2 "There was me, that is Pinkie, and my three droogs, that is Rarity, Rainbow, and Fluttershy, and we sat in the Ponyville Milkbar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening." A Clockwork Pony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyPoni 564 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 Just the other night my mom had called me up to vacuum a spider on the ceiling, and even tho I grabbed a bottle to try and catch it, she got mad and vacuumed it herself. I don't get it, I just don't get it. Mosquito's are kill on sight for me tho. I guess thats why we are attracted to MLP. A happier place were people try not to act like that No pony tried to squish a parasprite. they just wanted to get them out of ponyville Oh that's a really nice butterfly. Still, insect's nervous systems is very different from ours. And while they have cells that will transmit the sensation, they will not feel pain as we do. If you cut a butterfly's leg, it would not react as a human would if you did the same thing to him. The butterfly would know he's missing a leg, but he would consciously feel pain like we would. So don't feel too bad about this, it wasn't in pain. He was pretty damaged and would've died pretty soon anyway. Maybe the butterfly has a fear of death, like most creatures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankveld 4,949 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 Am I the only one that doesn't care that you 'killed' a butterfly ? (; ~ Like seriously though, o.o 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy 6,161 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 Well it was one of those giant furry butterflies Mosquito's are also bloodsucking pests that can carry deadly diseases. O_O You mean to tell me you were able to touch that thing? I think I would literally be scarred for life if it touched me. I do find it quite hypocritical how people treat butterflies, though. Like my sister. She hates bugs of all kinds, but she likes butterflies. It does not make even the least bit of sense to me. I hate bugs, of all kinds, including butterflies. They are no exception. I do respect their right to live, though. 2 Everything needs more woodwind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 Well after a quick google search, i found this. That butterfly was not feeling pain. Oh.....well, it was still dying clearly, it was already pretty much dead at the point that I killed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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