{"id":175145,"date":"2022-07-16T08:02:30","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:02:30","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:02:30","slug":"is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it cruel to dock a dog&#8217;s tail?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Is_it_cruel_to_dock_a_dogs_tail\" title=\"Is it cruel to dock a dog&#8217;s tail?\">Is it cruel to dock a dog&#8217;s tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Is_tail_docking_painful_to_puppies\" title=\"Is tail docking painful to puppies?\">Is tail docking painful to puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#What_dog_breeds_get_their_tails_docked\" title=\"What dog breeds get their tails docked?\">What dog breeds get their tails docked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Is_it_inhumane_to_dock_a_dogs_tail\" title=\"Is it inhumane to dock a dog&#8217;s tail?\">Is it inhumane to dock a dog&#8217;s tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Why_would_you_dock_a_dogs_tail\" title=\"Why would you dock a dog&#8217;s tail?\">Why would you dock a dog&#8217;s tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Do_puppies_cry_when_their_tails_are_docked\" title=\"Do puppies cry when their tails are docked?\">Do puppies cry when their tails are docked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_tail_docking_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for tail docking to heal?\">How long does it take for tail docking to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Is_tail_cropping_cruel\" title=\"Is tail cropping cruel?\">Is tail cropping cruel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#What_breed_of_dog_gets_their_tail_cut_off\" title=\"What breed of dog gets their tail cut off?\">What breed of dog gets their tail cut off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Why_do_certain_dog_breeds_get_their_tails_docked\" title=\"Why do certain dog breeds get their tails docked?\">Why do certain dog breeds get their tails docked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Do_any_dogs_have_naturally_docked_tails\" title=\"Do any dogs have naturally docked tails?\">Do any dogs have naturally docked tails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Is_docking_a_dogs_tail_cruel\" title=\"Is docking a dog&#8217;s tail cruel?\">Is docking a dog&#8217;s tail cruel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Is_tail_docking_ethical\" title=\"Is tail docking ethical?\">Is tail docking ethical?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Why_do_dogs_tails_get_docked\" title=\"Why do dogs tails get docked?\">Why do dogs tails get docked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#What_happens_when_you_dock_a_dogs_tail\" title=\"What happens when you dock a dog&#8217;s tail?\">What happens when you dock a dog&#8217;s tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Do_puppies_cry_after_tail_docking\" title=\"Do puppies cry after tail docking?\">Do puppies cry after tail docking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Are_puppies_in_pain_after_tail_docking\" title=\"Are puppies in pain after tail docking?\">Are puppies in pain after tail docking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Do_puppies_feel_it_when_their_tails_are_docked\" title=\"Do puppies feel it when their tails are docked?\">Do puppies feel it when their tails are docked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#How_old_should_puppies_be_to_dock_their_tails\" title=\"How old should puppies be to dock their tails?\">How old should puppies be to dock their tails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_dogs_tail_after_docking\" title=\"How do you take care of a dog&#8217;s tail after docking?\">How do you take care of a dog&#8217;s tail after docking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_docked_tail_to_fall_off\" title=\"How long does it take for a docked tail to fall off?\">How long does it take for a docked tail to fall off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppies_tail_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a puppies tail to heal?\">How long does it take for a puppies tail to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Is_it_cruel_to_crop_a_dogs_tail\" title=\"Is it cruel to crop a dog&#8217;s tail?\">Is it cruel to crop a dog&#8217;s tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Are_there_any_benefits_to_cropping_a_dogs_tail\" title=\"Are there any benefits to cropping a dog&#8217;s tail?\">Are there any benefits to cropping a dog&#8217;s tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-dock-a-dogs-tail-5\/#Is_docking_tails_abused\" title=\"Is docking tails abused?\">Is docking tails abused?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_dock_a_dogs_tail\"><\/span>Is it cruel to dock a dog&#8217;s tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Survey data indicate that <b>preventive tail docking of pet dogs is unnecessary. Therefore tail docking of non-working dogs, even if their breed was originally developed for working purposes, is considered a cosmetic procedure unless evidence exists to the contrary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tail_docking_painful_to_puppies\"><\/span>Is tail docking painful to puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tail docking is painful<\/b> Advocates of tail docking claim that it does not cause pain or discomfort, as the nervous system of puppies is not fully developed. This is not the case; the basic nervous system of a dog is fully developed at birth. Evidence indicates that puppies have similar sensitivity to pain as adult dogs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_get_their_tails_docked\"><\/span>What dog breeds get their tails docked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most familiar dog breeds with docked tails include <b>Australian Shepherd, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Brittany Spaniel, Danish Swedish Farmdog, Jack Russell Terrier, Schipperke, and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Many of those are due to a gene mutation called C189G. Breeding removed their tails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_inhumane_to_dock_a_dogs_tail\"><\/span>Is it inhumane to dock a dog&#8217;s tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) maintain that <b>tail docking is painful and may negatively affect the development of a puppy&#8217;s vulnerable nervous system. Additionally, poorly performed docking can lead to chronic pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_you_dock_a_dogs_tail\"><\/span>Why would you dock a dog&#8217;s tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tail docking is painful<\/b> Advocates of tail docking claim that it does not cause pain or discomfort, as the nervous system of puppies is not fully developed. This is not the case; the basic nervous system of a dog is fully developed at birth. Evidence indicates that puppies have similar sensitivity to pain as adult dogs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_cry_when_their_tails_are_docked\"><\/span>Do puppies cry when their tails are docked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Survey data indicate that <b>preventive tail docking of pet dogs is unnecessary. Therefore tail docking of non-working dogs, even if their breed was originally developed for working purposes, is considered a cosmetic procedure unless evidence exists to the contrary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_tail_docking_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for tail docking to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) reports that tail docking is a painful procedure and that <b>puppies have a fully developed nervous system, and therefore, are fully capable of feeling pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tail_cropping_cruel\"><\/span>Is tail cropping cruel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The skin is then sutured closed over the remaining vertebra and tail tissue. Sutures may be absorbable or may need to be removed 5 to 7 days later. When the procedure is performed in older dogs, a temporary bandage is placed over the surgery site, and the bandage is removed after <b>2 to 3 days<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_gets_their_tail_cut_off\"><\/span>What breed of dog gets their tail cut off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most familiar dog breeds with docked tails include <b>Australian Shepherd, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Brittany Spaniel, Danish Swedish Farmdog, Jack Russell Terrier, Schipperke, and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Many of those are due to a gene mutation called C189G. Breeding removed their tails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_certain_dog_breeds_get_their_tails_docked\"><\/span>Why do certain dog breeds get their tails docked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Survey data indicate that <b>preventive tail docking of pet dogs is unnecessary. Therefore tail docking of non-working dogs, even if their breed was originally developed for working purposes, is considered a cosmetic procedure unless evidence exists to the contrary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_any_dogs_have_naturally_docked_tails\"><\/span>Do any dogs have naturally docked tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though docking and cropping are done mostly for appearance&#8217;s sake, many owners and breeders say removing hunting and farm dogs&#8217; tails might <b>prevent injuries during chases or herding. Others say docking keeps energetic breeds like boxers from hurting their tails by thumping them against walls or dog crates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_docking_a_dogs_tail_cruel\"><\/span>Is docking a dog&#8217;s tail cruel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) maintain that <b>tail docking is painful and may negatively affect the development of a puppy&#8217;s vulnerable nervous system. Additionally, poorly performed docking can lead to chronic pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tail_docking_ethical\"><\/span>Is tail docking ethical?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Historically, tail docking was thought <b>to prevent rabies, strengthen the back, increase the animal&#8217;s speed, and prevent injuries when ratting, fighting, and baiting. Tail docking is done in modern times either for prophylactic, therapeutic, cosmetic purposes, and\/or to prevent injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_tails_get_docked\"><\/span>Why do dogs tails get docked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Survey data indicate that <b>preventive tail docking of pet dogs is unnecessary. Therefore tail docking of non-working dogs, even if their breed was originally developed for working purposes, is considered a cosmetic procedure unless evidence exists to the contrary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_dock_a_dogs_tail\"><\/span>What happens when you dock a dog&#8217;s tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though docking and cropping are done mostly <b>for appearance&#8217;s sake, many owners and breeders say removing hunting and farm dogs&#8217; tails might prevent injuries during chases or herding. Others say docking keeps energetic breeds like boxers from hurting their tails by thumping them against walls or dog crates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_cry_after_tail_docking\"><\/span>Do puppies cry after tail docking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dead portion of the tail usually falls off about three days later. This can be likened to slamming your finger in a car door and leaving it there. <b>Puppies undergoing any method of tail-docking squeal and cry, yet advocates assert that the newborn pup&#8217;s nervous system is unable to feel the pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_puppies_in_pain_after_tail_docking\"><\/span>Are puppies in pain after tail docking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fourth, updated information reaffirms the conclusion that <b>a significant proportion of dogs docked as puppies will subsequently experience persistent and significant chronic pain and heightened pain sensitivity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_feel_it_when_their_tails_are_docked\"><\/span>Do puppies feel it when their tails are docked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) reports that tail docking is a painful procedure and that <b>puppies have a fully developed nervous system, and therefore, are fully capable of feeling pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_should_puppies_be_to_dock_their_tails\"><\/span>How old should puppies be to dock their tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies get their tail&#8217;s docked <b>between 3 and 5 days of age. They are young enough then that their nervous system is not full developed. At this age anesthesia is not used, nor would it be safe to use in a dog so young. Aesthetic results are best if tail docking is done at a young age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_dogs_tail_after_docking\"><\/span>How do you take care of a dog&#8217;s tail after docking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A docked tail <b>requires a clean, dry and urine-free environment to heal up faster. Generally, you are allowed to remove the bandages after about 2-3 days or as the veterinarian recommends. The vet uses only small and safe scissors to cut the bandages and put the tape away from the dog&#8217;s tail tip.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_docked_tail_to_fall_off\"><\/span>How long does it take for a docked tail to fall off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7 to 10 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppies_tail_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a puppies tail to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The duration it takes to heal from a broken tail entirely depends on the severity of the injury and the treatment method. <b>Minor scrapes and cuts may take up to two weeks of home care and treatment to heal. However, severe damages will mostly take longer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_crop_a_dogs_tail\"><\/span>Is it cruel to crop a dog&#8217;s tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Survey data indicate that <b>preventive tail docking of pet dogs is unnecessary. Therefore tail docking of non-working dogs, even if their breed was originally developed for working purposes, is considered a cosmetic procedure unless evidence exists to the contrary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_benefits_to_cropping_a_dogs_tail\"><\/span>Are there any benefits to cropping a dog&#8217;s tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Legislation, policy and acceptability Across a range of countries <b>routine tail docking of dogs is considered unacceptable by most veterinarians (83 to 92%15) and the general public (68 to 88%16). In contrast, many breeders with a prior commitment to this practice remain in favor of tail docking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_docking_tails_abused\"><\/span>Is docking tails abused?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though docking and cropping are done mostly for appearance&#8217;s sake, many owners and breeders say removing hunting and farm dogs&#8217; tails might <b>prevent injuries during chases or herding. Others say docking keeps energetic breeds like boxers from hurting their tails by thumping them against walls or dog crates.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it cruel to dock a dog&#8217;s tail?Is tail docking painful to puppies?What dog breeds get their tails docked?Is it inhumane to dock a dog&#8217;s tail?Why would you dock a dog&#8217;s tail?Do puppies cry when their tails are docked?How long does it take for tail docking to heal?Is tail cropping cruel?What breed&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-175145","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175145"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175145"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175145\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175145"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}