{"id":24770,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:15:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:33","slug":"what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a heart stick euthanasia?"},"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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_is_a_heart_stick_euthanasia\" title=\"What is a heart stick euthanasia?\">What is a heart stick euthanasia?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#How_does_euthanasia_stop_the_heart\" title=\"How does euthanasia stop the heart?\">How does euthanasia stop the heart?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_is_euthanasia_in_animal_shelters\" title=\"What is euthanasia in animal shelters?\">What is euthanasia in animal shelters?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_happens_to_pet_when_euthanized\" title=\"What happens to pet when euthanized?\">What happens to pet when euthanized?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Do_animals_feel_pain_when_euthanized\" title=\"Do animals feel pain when euthanized?\">Do animals feel pain when euthanized?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Whats_a_heart_stick\" title=\"What&#8217;s a heart stick?\">What&#8217;s a heart stick?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_do_vets_inject_dogs_with_to_put_them_down\" title=\"What do vets inject dogs with to put them down?\">What do vets inject dogs with to put them down?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Do_animals_feel_anything_when_they_are_euthanized\" title=\"Do animals feel anything when they are euthanized?\">Do animals feel anything when they are euthanized?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_happens_to_the_body_during_euthanasia\" title=\"What happens to the body during euthanasia?\">What happens to the body during euthanasia?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Can_a_dog_wake_up_after_being_euthanized\" title=\"Can a dog wake up after being euthanized?\">Can a dog wake up after being euthanized?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Does_euthanizing_a_dog_hurt\" title=\"Does euthanizing a dog hurt?\">Does euthanizing a dog hurt?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_is_in_animal_euthanasia\" title=\"What is in animal euthanasia?\">What is in animal euthanasia?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_happens_when_animals_are_euthanized\" title=\"What happens when animals are euthanized?\">What happens when animals are euthanized?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Why_are_animal_shelters_euthanized\" title=\"Why are animal shelters euthanized?\">Why are animal shelters euthanized?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Do_pets_feel_pain_when_euthanized\" title=\"Do pets feel pain when euthanized?\">Do pets feel pain when euthanized?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_do_vets_do_after_they_put_a_dog_to_sleep\" title=\"What do vets do after they put a dog to sleep?\">What do vets do after they put a dog to sleep?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_happens_to_the_bodies_of_euthanized_animals\" title=\"What happens to the bodies of euthanized animals?\">What happens to the bodies of euthanized animals?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Is_it_painful_for_animals_to_be_put_to_sleep\" title=\"Is it painful for animals to be put to sleep?\">Is it painful for animals to be put to sleep?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Do_vets_cry_during_euthanasia\" title=\"Do vets cry during euthanasia?\">Do vets cry during euthanasia?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_do_animals_feel_when_they_are_put_to_sleep\" title=\"What do animals feel when they are put to sleep?\">What do animals feel when they are put to sleep?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_is_a_heart_stick\" title=\"What is a heart stick?\">What is a heart stick?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Do_dogs_feel_pain_when_euthanized\" title=\"Do dogs feel pain when euthanized?\">Do dogs feel pain when euthanized?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_do_they_use_to_inject_dogs_down\" title=\"What do they use to inject dogs down?\">What do they use to inject dogs down?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#What_is_the_most_painless_way_to_put_down_a_dog\" title=\"What is the most painless way to put down a dog?\">What is the most painless way to put down a dog?<\/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\/what-is-a-heart-stick-euthanasia\/#Do_vets_cry_when_they_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Do vets cry when they put dogs down?\">Do vets cry when they put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_heart_stick_euthanasia\"><\/span>What is a heart stick euthanasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heart stick as it is called is jamming <b>a lethal death injection directly into a shelter animal&#8217;s heart. It is a frightening and painful way to kill a shelter dog. This cruel practice of killing shelter dogs without a sedative, by long needle injection into a wide-awake dog must be banned.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_euthanasia_stop_the_heart\"><\/span>How does euthanasia stop the heart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The drug works very quickly, typically within seconds, and causes your pet&#8217;s muscles to relax, breathing to cease, and finally heart to stop beating. The vet will check your pet&#8217;s heart has stopped beating and confirm to you that &#8216;he\/she has gone&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_euthanasia_in_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What is euthanasia in animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines euthanasia as <b>the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy. One could argue by using the word euthanasia instead of killing we are feeling <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_pet_when_euthanized\"><\/span>What happens to pet when euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, the euthanasia solution is <b>injected into your pet&#8217;s vein, where it rapidly travels throughout the body. Within seconds, your dog will become unconscious, experiencing no pain or suffering. Breathing will slow down and then stop over the next several seconds. Cardiac arrest will soon follow, resulting in death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_animals_feel_pain_when_euthanized\"><\/span>Do animals feel pain when euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The euthanasia process itself does not hurt, but is similar to going under anesthesia, so your pet may feel odd as they lose consciousness, leading to odd noises or movements. With prior sedation, we can often minimize unusual mannerisms caused by the unconsciousness-inducing effect of the euthanasia solution.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_heart_stick\"><\/span>What&#8217;s a heart stick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <b>poison-filled syringe is jabbed through an animal&#8217;s chest wall. The needle punctures layers of nerves on the way to the heart. If the syringe pulsates, it is in the heart. If not, the animal gets another sharp stab.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_inject_dogs_with_to_put_them_down\"><\/span>What do vets inject dogs with to put them down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Intravenous injection of pentobarbital is considered the most painless, quick, and kind method of euthanizing animals. As veterinarians, our job is to assist you in euthanasia decision-making.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_animals_feel_anything_when_they_are_euthanized\"><\/span>Do animals feel anything when they are euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the pet is not conscious, <b>they do not feel anything. Most times, the animal passes away so smoothly, that it is difficult to tell until the veterinarian listens for absence of a heartbeat. The eyes remain open in most cases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_the_body_during_euthanasia\"><\/span>What happens to the body during euthanasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The euthanasia medication most vets use is pentobarbital, a seizure medication. In large doses, it quickly <b>renders the pet unconscious. It shuts down their heart and brain functions usually within one or two minutes.  When your pet passes, their eyes may not fully close.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_wake_up_after_being_euthanized\"><\/span>Can a dog wake up after being euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Within a few seconds, your pet will be unconscious. It may take a minute or two for the heart to stop. The doctor will listen carefully to your pet&#8217;s heart to ensure it has stopped before pronouncing him or her gone. After that, <b>there is no danger of your pet waking up<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_euthanizing_a_dog_hurt\"><\/span>Does euthanizing a dog hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The euthanasia process itself does not hurt, but is similar to going under anesthesia, so your pet may feel odd as they lose consciousness, leading to odd noises or movements. With prior sedation, we can often minimize unusual mannerisms caused by the unconsciousness-inducing effect of the euthanasia solution.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_in_animal_euthanasia\"><\/span>What is in animal euthanasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The euthanasia medication most vets use is <b>pentobarbital, a seizure medication. In large doses, it quickly renders the pet unconscious. It shuts down their heart and brain functions usually within one or two minutes. It is usually given by an IV injection in one of their legs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_animals_are_euthanized\"><\/span>What happens when animals are euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The euthanasia process itself does not hurt, but is similar to going under anesthesia, so your pet may feel odd as they lose consciousness, leading to odd noises or movements. With prior sedation, we can often minimize unusual mannerisms caused by the unconsciousness-inducing effect of the euthanasia solution.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_animal_shelters_euthanized\"><\/span>Why are animal shelters euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, the euthanasia solution is injected into your pet&#8217;s vein, where it rapidly travels throughout the body. Within seconds, your <b>dog will become unconscious, experiencing no pain or suffering. Breathing will slow down and then stop over the next several seconds. Cardiac arrest will soon follow, resulting in death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pets_feel_pain_when_euthanized\"><\/span>Do pets feel pain when euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the pet is not conscious, <b>they do not feel anything. Most times, the animal passes away so smoothly, that it is difficult to tell until the veterinarian listens for absence of a heartbeat. The eyes remain open in most cases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_do_after_they_put_a_dog_to_sleep\"><\/span>What do vets do after they put a dog to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Euthanasia Process is Essentially Painless<\/b> Our vets want you to know that the euthanasia process is almost completely painless. Putting a pet to sleep is a two part process: A vet will start by giving your pet an IV which is usually painless or nearly painless, depending on your pet&#8217;s tolerance for shots.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_the_bodies_of_euthanized_animals\"><\/span>What happens to the bodies of euthanized animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cremation. <\/b><b>Cremation &#8212; burning to reduce the body to ashes &#8212; is the most common way of handling the bodies of small animals after they are euthanized. This is done in a special incinerator that renders the ashes sterile if the dog had a contagious disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_painful_for_animals_to_be_put_to_sleep\"><\/span>Is it painful for animals to be put to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our vets want you to know that the <b>euthanasia process is almost completely painless. Putting a pet to sleep is a two part process: A vet will start by giving your pet an IV which is usually painless or nearly painless, depending on your pet&#8217;s tolerance for shots. If there is any pain, it will be very short-lived.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_vets_cry_during_euthanasia\"><\/span>Do vets cry during euthanasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the pet is not conscious, <b>they do not feel anything. Most times, the animal passes away so smoothly, that it is difficult to tell until the veterinarian listens for absence of a heartbeat. The eyes remain open in most cases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animals_feel_when_they_are_put_to_sleep\"><\/span>What do animals feel when they are put to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Veterinarians are like everyone else. We cry.  <b>We cry when we euthanize beloved patients. We cry when we&#8217;re frustrated at our often vain attempts to heal our sickest patients.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_heart_stick\"><\/span>What is a heart stick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heart stick as it is called is <b>jamming a lethal death injection directly into a shelter animal&#8217;s heart. It is a frightening and painful way to kill a shelter dog. This cruel practice of killing shelter dogs without a sedative, by long needle injection into a wide-awake dog must be banned.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_pain_when_euthanized\"><\/span>Do dogs feel pain when euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, the euthanasia solution is injected into your pet&#8217;s vein, where it rapidly travels throughout the body. Within seconds, your dog will become unconscious, <b>experiencing no pain or suffering.  Typically, a peaceful death occurs within 30 seconds of intravenous administration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_they_use_to_inject_dogs_down\"><\/span>What do they use to inject dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Intravenous injection of pentobarbital is considered the most painless, quick, and kind method of euthanizing animals. As veterinarians, our job is to assist you in euthanasia decision-making.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_painless_way_to_put_down_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the most painless way to put down a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thus, <b>using Benadryl is one way to safely end your dog&#8217;s life and put them to peaceful sleep. It will ensure death in dignity. This is also a budget-friendly option, and your dog will love being surrounded by the best memories. It is also painless for them which is what you want to ensure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_vets_cry_when_they_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Do vets cry when they put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Veterinarians are like everyone else. <b>We cry.  We cry when we euthanize beloved patients. We cry when we&#8217;re frustrated at our often vain attempts to heal our sickest patients.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is a heart stick euthanasia?How does euthanasia stop the heart?What is euthanasia in animal shelters?What happens to pet when euthanized?Do animals feel pain when euthanized?What&#8217;s a heart stick?What do vets inject dogs with to put them down?Do animals feel anything when they are euthanized?What happens to the body during euthanasia?Can a&#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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24770"}],"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=24770"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24770\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}