Do dogs that don’t get adopted get euthanized?
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Do dogs that don’t get adopted get euthanized?
While it’s true that they won’t euthanize any dogs, they will stop accepting new animals. The ones they refuse are often shipped to kill shelters. However, some no-kill shelters try to find other no-kill facilities that have room before sending a dog to a traditional shelter.
What is the no-kill movement?
No-kill was formed as a response to the overwhelming numbers of healthy animals being euthanized in shelters across the United States. The no-kill campaign asked for a commitment from communities to take proper measures to save all healthy and treatable pets from unnecessary euthanasia.
What happens to animals that don’t get adopted?
If your dog doesn’t get adopted within its 72 hours and the shelter is full, it will be destroyed. If the shelter isn’t full and your dog is good enough, and of a desirable enough breed, it may get a stay of execution, though not for long.
How long does a dog stay in a pound before put to sleep?
five to seven days