Why do pets have to be put down?

In a nutshell, dogs are usually put to sleep to end pain & suffering, prevent them from causing harm to others or, in the case of animal control/rescue agencies/shelters, because they cannot be placed in a loving home in time and often have serious behavioural issues.

Is it cruel to put your dog down?

It’s one of the hardest calls animal lovers have to make: Is it time to put your pet down? There’s no right or wrong answer. It’s a personal matter for each pet owner. The goal is to keep your friend with you for as long as they are comfortable, but let them go if they are in pain.

Why do people put down old pets?

Animal charity Blue Cross states that if you have a dog that’s being put down, you shouldn’t feel ashamed if you feel you’re unable to stay in the room.

What to expect when a pet is euthanized?

What to expect during pet euthanasia. As the veterinarian gives the IV injection of the overdose of the anesthetic drug (the euthanasia solution), he or she is essentially putting the pet deeper under anesthesia. A normal part of an animal going deeper under anesthesia is an increase in respiration rate, or faster breathing.

Why do shelters euthanize animals?

The most obvious reason for euthanasia in animal shelters is also the most preventable. Pet overpopulation is a serious problem in the United States, leaving animal shelters over capacity and overwhelmed.

Do animal shelters euthanize?

As such they must euthanize some. To note “no-kill” shelters can turn away pets when they are full or if it is a pet they do not want. When more pets are brought in than get adopted out, the animal shelters have to deal with it. Typically summer and fall are the times of the year when euthanasia rates are highest.

Does animal control euthanize?

Due to California State Law, Hesperia Animal Control can not euthanize an animal without written or oral permission from a licensed Veterinarian. Hesperia Animal Control recommends that owners requesting euthanasia of their sick, injured, old and feeble pets bring in a written statement from their Veterinarian.