executed for her own good

You might find it hard to believe but all of the major news sources are carrying, or have carried, the tale of Shaunetta the Sheep who has been stuck on a cliff ledge for over a month. After assessing the situation and deciding that any form of rescue attempt would put humans at risk the RSPCA shot her instead. Sky News says

The RSPCA feared the animal could bolt and injure those trying to save her. She had been stuck half way down the 220-foot cliffs between Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay for several weeks. RSPCA inspector Justin Le Masurier said they had been left with no choice to kill her. Sedating the animal with a tranquiliser dart could have caused her to become disoriented and fall off. "In the interests of its welfare, attempting a rope rescue on a 200ft cliff face would be too dangerous for the animal and for any rescue personnel," he said. "We understand the public's concern for the animal. It is sad sometimes but we took the difficult decision as it was in the interests of the animal."

RSPCA Inspector Justin Le Masurier thinks that execution is in the best interests of the animal?