{"id":24787,"date":"2022-08-07T11:15:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T11:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-08-08T10:32:02","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T10:32:02","slug":"what-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What does the pound do with dead dogs?"},"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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_does_the_pound_do_with_dead_dogs\" title=\"What does the pound do with dead dogs?\">What does the pound do with dead dogs?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_do_vets_do_with_animal_remains\" title=\"What do vets do with animal remains?\">What do vets do with animal remains?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_happens_to_animals_at_the_pound\" title=\"What happens to animals at the pound?\">What happens to animals at the pound?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_happens_to_dogs_that_are_euthanized\" title=\"What happens to dogs that are euthanized?\">What happens to dogs that are 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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_happens_to_dead_dogs_at_the_pound\" title=\"What happens to dead dogs at the pound?\">What happens to dead dogs at the pound?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_do_they_do_with_dead_dog_bodies\" title=\"What do they do with dead dog bodies?\">What do they do with dead dog bodies?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_do_they_do_with_dogs_at_the_pound\" title=\"What do they do with dogs at the pound?\">What do they do with dogs at the pound?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_happens_to_the_bodies_of_euthanized_pets\" title=\"What happens to the bodies of euthanized pets?\">What happens to the bodies of euthanized pets?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_do_vets_do_with_pets_after_they_die\" title=\"What do vets do with pets after they die?\">What do vets do with pets after they die?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_do_vets_do_with_cat_bodies\" title=\"What do vets do with cat bodies?\">What do vets do with cat bodies?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#Where_do_animal_ashes_go\" title=\"Where do animal ashes go?\">Where do animal ashes go?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_happens_when_animals_go_to_the_pound\" title=\"What happens when animals go to the pound?\">What happens when animals go to the pound?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_the_pound_to_kill_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for the pound to kill a dog?\">How long does it take for the pound to kill a dog?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#Where_do_dogs_go_after_the_pound\" title=\"Where do dogs go after the pound?\">Where do dogs go after the pound?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#How_does_the_pound_euthanize_animals\" title=\"How does the pound euthanize animals?\">How does the pound euthanize animals?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_do_they_do_with_dogs_after_they_are_put_down\" title=\"What do they do with dogs after they are put down?\">What do they do with dogs after they are put down?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#Can_a_dog_wake_up_after_euthanasia\" title=\"Can a dog wake up after euthanasia?\">Can a dog wake up after euthanasia?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#Does_a_dog_suffer_when_euthanized\" title=\"Does a dog suffer when euthanized?\">Does a dog suffer when euthanized?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_happens_to_dogs_bodies_after_they_are_put_down\" title=\"What happens to dogs bodies after they are put down?\">What happens to dogs bodies after they are put down?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_do_vets_do_with_dead_dogs_body\" title=\"What do vets do with dead dogs body?\">What do vets do with dead dogs body?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_happens_to_a_dogs_body_once_buried\" title=\"What happens to a dog&#8217;s body once buried?\">What happens to a dog&#8217;s body once buried?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_happens_to_a_dog_after_it_dies\" title=\"What happens to a dog after it dies?\">What happens to a dog after it dies?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#How_long_does_a_dog_stay_in_a_pound_before_put_to_sleep\" title=\"How long does a dog stay in a pound before put to sleep?\">How long does a dog stay in a pound before put to sleep?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#Why_does_the_pound_kill_dogs\" title=\"Why does the pound kill dogs?\">Why does the pound kill dogs?<\/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-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs\/#What_happens_to_dogs_that_dont_get_adopted\" title=\"What happens to dogs that don&#8217;t get adopted?\">What happens to dogs that don&#8217;t get adopted?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_pound_do_with_dead_dogs\"><\/span>What does the pound do with dead dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the report, every public animal shelter in Southern California pays DD also known as West Coast Rendering <b>to pick up and dispose of euthanized animals. The firm also handles larger animals like deceased horses and livestock.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-do-animal-hospitals-do-with-dead-dogs\/\">Quick Answer: What do animal hospitals do with dead dogs?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_do_with_animal_remains\"><\/span>What do vets do with animal remains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both dispose of the dead bodies in a healthy way. Usually <b>they have them cremated. You can arrange for seperate cremation for your pet and get back a small block with your pets ashes and its name. If there is a pet at the vets office it&#8217;s generally because the owner has brought the pet in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_animals_at_the_pound\"><\/span>What happens to animals at the pound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pound might <b>run out of room and dogs that have been there longest have to either be taken in by another rescue, or they will be put to sleep to make room for more unwanted dogs. That means they are given an injection that makes them feel calm, fall asleep and then die painlessly in their sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192832 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-animals-at-the-pound-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"What happens to animals at the pound?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-animals-at-the-pound-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-animals-at-the-pound-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-animals-at-the-pound-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-animals-at-the-pound.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_dogs_that_are_euthanized\"><\/span>What happens to dogs that are euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dead Dogs: After dogs have been euthanized, <b>their bodies are placed into large black plastic bags and their kennels are sanitized. Cats in Freezer: Cat carcasses are stored in a walk in freezer until they can be picked up and disposed of.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_dead_dogs_at_the_pound\"><\/span>What happens to dead dogs at the pound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Purebreds: It is a myth that animal shelters are filled with mutts. Dead Dogs: <b>After dogs have been euthanized, their bodies are placed into large black plastic bags and their kennels are sanitized. Cats in Freezer: Cat carcasses are stored in a walk in freezer until they can be picked up and disposed of.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_they_do_with_dead_dog_bodies\"><\/span>What do they do with dead dog bodies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many veterinary hospitals work with companies that can arrange for <b>individual cremation (and, in some cases, burial). Some owners will opt for communal cremation (sometimes called group or mass cremation). In most cases, the cremation\/burial company can pick up your dog&#8217;s remains directly from the hospital.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_they_do_with_dogs_at_the_pound\"><\/span>What do they do with dogs at the pound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pound might run out of room and dogs that have been there longest have to either be taken in by another rescue, or they will be put <b>to sleep to make room for more unwanted dogs. That means they are given an injection that makes them feel calm, fall asleep and then die painlessly in their sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ANIMALS on PLANES? Is your PET SAFE flying in CARGO??? Explained by CAPTAIN JOE\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/79tZMJU-HB4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_the_bodies_of_euthanized_pets\"><\/span>What happens to the bodies of euthanized pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><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=\"What_do_vets_do_with_pets_after_they_die\"><\/span>What do vets do with pets after they die?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many veterinary hospitals work with companies that can arrange for <b>individual cremation (and, in some cases, burial). Some owners will opt for communal cremation (sometimes called group or mass cremation). In most cases, the cremation\/burial company can pick up your dog&#8217;s remains directly from the hospital.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_do_with_cat_bodies\"><\/span>What do vets do with cat bodies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your vet can arrange for your cat <b>to be cremated, or you may wish to take them to the pet crematorium yourself. Your cat can be part of a communal cremation after which their ashes will be scattered with others in the garden of rest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_animal_ashes_go\"><\/span>Where do animal ashes go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Memorial forests: Memorial forests are an environmentally friendly way to honor the life of your pet. Your pet&#8217;s ashes are spread under a memorial tree in a protected forest, creating a beautiful place to visit in memory of your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_animals_go_to_the_pound\"><\/span>What happens when animals go to the pound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pound might run out of room and dogs that have been there longest have to either be taken in by another rescue, or they will be put to sleep to make room for more unwanted dogs. Many of these dogs are saved by rescues and get the time they need, but not all of them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-192834 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-when-animals-go-to-the-pound.jpg\" alt=\"What happens when animals go to the pound?\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-when-animals-go-to-the-pound.jpg 612w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-when-animals-go-to-the-pound-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_the_pound_to_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for the pound to kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over thirty states have what are termed holding period laws. These laws provide the minimum required period that an animal (usually a dog or cat) must be kept at a pound or public animal shelter before it is sold, adopted out, or euthanized. Typically, the holding period runs from <b>five to seven days<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_dogs_go_after_the_pound\"><\/span>Where do dogs go after the pound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While animal rescue groups frequently place <b>dogs in foster care, there are also many shelters that have this option as well. Dogs that spend a period of time in foster care will have a better chance of getting adopted later, and in many cases the foster family decides to keep the dog permanently.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_pound_euthanize_animals\"><\/span>How does the pound euthanize animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1) <b>Lethal injection: Lethal injection is the most-preferred method to euthanize dogs and cats, since it causes the least stress for the animals and a somewhat minimal amount of stress for the humans involved.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_they_do_with_dogs_after_they_are_put_down\"><\/span>What do they do with dogs after they are put down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many veterinary hospitals work with companies that can arrange for <b>individual cremation (and, in some cases, burial). Some owners will opt for communal cremation (sometimes called group or mass cremation). In most cases, the cremation\/burial company can pick up your dog&#8217;s remains directly from the hospital.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_wake_up_after_euthanasia\"><\/span>Can a dog wake up after euthanasia?<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<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u201cMiracle Dog\u201d Wakes Up Minutes After Being Euthanized, Gets Second Shot At Life\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0SoWYFIgmtQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_dog_suffer_when_euthanized\"><\/span>Does a dog suffer 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_happens_to_dogs_bodies_after_they_are_put_down\"><\/span>What happens to dogs bodies after they are put down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the report, every public animal shelter in Southern California pays DD also known as West Coast Rendering <b>to pick up and dispose of euthanized animals. The firm also handles larger animals like deceased horses and livestock.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_do_with_dead_dogs_body\"><\/span>What do vets do with dead dogs body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both dispose of the dead bodies in a healthy way. Usually <b>they have them cremated. You can arrange for seperate cremation for your pet and get back a small block with your pets ashes and its name. If there is a pet at the vets office it&#8217;s generally because the owner has brought the pet in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_a_dogs_body_once_buried\"><\/span>What happens to a dog&#8217;s body once buried?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It takes an average of 6 months to 18 years for a buried dog <b>to decompose fully. If a dog is exposed and not buried, it will decompose much more quickly. The speed at which a dog decomposes depends on how deep you buried him, the climate, and if his body is enclosed or exposed. Save Big On Dog Essentials!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_a_dog_after_it_dies\"><\/span>What happens to a dog after it dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog dies, their body may still show signs of what can look like life, such as the following: Twitching, as a result <b>of natural nerve spasms after death. <\/b><b>The release of air from the mouth when moved<\/b><b>The release of bodily fluids and gas<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192835 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-a-dog-after-it-dies-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"What happens to a dog after it dies?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-a-dog-after-it-dies-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-a-dog-after-it-dies-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-a-dog-after-it-dies-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-a-dog-after-it-dies-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-to-a-dog-after-it-dies.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_stay_in_a_pound_before_put_to_sleep\"><\/span>How long does a dog stay in a pound before put to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>five to seven days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_the_pound_kill_dogs\"><\/span>Why does the pound kill dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While animal rescue groups frequently place <b>dogs in foster care, there are also many shelters that have this option as well. Dogs that spend a period of time in foster care will have a better chance of getting adopted later, and in many cases the foster family decides to keep the dog permanently.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_dogs_that_dont_get_adopted\"><\/span>What happens to dogs that don&#8217;t get adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And because there are no health standards, the shelter is often forced to euthanize pets <b>in order to protect the health and safety of the general animal population. Some diseases, for example, are very treatable for a pet in a home environment.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What does the pound do with dead dogs?What do vets do with animal remains?What happens to animals at the pound?What happens to dogs that are euthanized?What happens to dead dogs at the pound?What do they do with dead dog bodies?What do they do with dogs at the pound?What happens to the bodies&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192831,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-does-the-pound-do-with-dead-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24787"}],"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=24787"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24787\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192833,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24787\/revisions\/192833"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}