{"id":24894,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:16:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:16:00","slug":"why-do-shelters-euthanize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do shelters euthanize?"},"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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#Why_do_shelters_euthanize\" title=\"Why do shelters euthanize?\">Why do shelters euthanize?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#What_are_3_of_the_main_reasons_animals_end_up_in_shelters\" title=\"What are 3 of the main reasons animals end up in shelters?\">What are 3 of the main reasons animals end up in shelters?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#What_do_you_consider_an_appropriate_reason_for_euthanasia_of_a_pet\" title=\"What do you consider an appropriate reason for euthanasia of a pet?\">What do you consider an appropriate reason for euthanasia of a pet?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#Why_is_animal_euthanasia_important\" title=\"Why is animal euthanasia important?\">Why is animal euthanasia important?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#Why_do_kill_shelters_exist\" title=\"Why do kill shelters exist?\">Why do kill shelters exist?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#Why_do_we_put_animals_down\" title=\"Why do we put animals down?\">Why do we put animals down?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#Why_do_animals_in_up_in_shelters\" title=\"Why do animals in up in shelters?\">Why do animals in up in shelters?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#Why_do_animals_need_shelters\" title=\"Why do animals need shelters?\">Why do animals need shelters?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#Why_do_animals_end_up_at_the_Humane_Society\" title=\"Why do animals end up at the Humane Society?\">Why do animals end up at the Humane Society?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#Why_are_most_dogs_surrendered_to_shelters\" title=\"Why are most dogs surrendered to shelters?\">Why are most dogs surrendered to shelters?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#What_is_the_reason_for_animal_euthanasia\" title=\"What is the reason for animal euthanasia?\">What is the reason for animal euthanasia?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#When_should_you_consider_euthanasia_for_your_dog\" title=\"When should you consider euthanasia for your dog?\">When should you consider euthanasia for your dog?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#When_should_you_consider_euthanasia\" title=\"When should you consider euthanasia?\">When should you consider euthanasia?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#Why_Pet_Euthanasia_is_important\" title=\"Why Pet Euthanasia is important?\">Why Pet Euthanasia is important?<\/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\/why-do-shelters-euthanize\/#Is_animal_euthanasia_necessary\" title=\"Is animal euthanasia necessary?\">Is animal euthanasia necessary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_shelters_euthanize\"><\/span>Why do shelters euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For animal shelters, the main reason to euthanize animals is <b>overcrowding of the shelters due to an overpopulation of unwanted and abandoned animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_3_of_the_main_reasons_animals_end_up_in_shelters\"><\/span>What are 3 of the main reasons animals end up in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Why Do Animals End Up in Animal Shelters?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moving.<\/li>\n<li>Landlord does not allow pet.<\/li>\n<li>Too many animals in household.<\/li>\n<li>Cost of pet maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Owner having personal problems\/illness\/death.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate facilities.<\/li>\n<li>No homes available for litter mates.<\/li>\n<li>Having no time for pet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_consider_an_appropriate_reason_for_euthanasia_of_a_pet\"><\/span>What do you consider an appropriate reason for euthanasia of a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A veterinarian may recommend euthanasia, which is <b>a humane death, when other options to reduce pain and distress are no longer helpful. Euthanasia may be recommended when you least expect it, such as if your pet is diagnosed with a terminal illness or if they&#8217;ve been in a debilitating accident.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_animal_euthanasia_important\"><\/span>Why is animal euthanasia important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When an owner and veterinarian decide that a pet is suffering or unlikely to make a recovery, <b>euthanasia offers a way to end a pet&#8217;s pain. The decision is difficult for both the owner and the veterinarian, but we should recognize that sometimes this is the kindest thing we can do in the final stage of a pet&#8217;s life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_kill_shelters_exist\"><\/span>Why do kill shelters exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A kill shelter is an animal shelter that accepts all animals.  And because there are no health standards, <b>the shelter is often forced to euthanize pets 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<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=\"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=\"Why_do_we_put_animals_down\"><\/span>Why do we put animals down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Vets Use Euthanasia Euthanasia in animals <b>is intended to end life when a pet is suffering and there is little or no hope of recovery from illness or injury. As a pet owner, the decision whether or not to euthanize can be a very difficult one to make.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_animals_in_up_in_shelters\"><\/span>Why do animals in up in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main reasons animals are in shelters: <b>owners give them up, or animal control finds them on the street. Each year, approximately 2.7 million dogs and cats are killed every year because shelters are too full and there aren&#8217;t enough adoptive homes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_animals_need_shelters\"><\/span>Why do animals need shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All animals, like people, require shelter <b>to protect them from the harsh elements of nature as well as predators. Natural disasters such as landslides, forest fires, and other natural disasters must be avoided by all creatures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_animals_end_up_at_the_Humane_Society\"><\/span>Why do animals end up at the Humane Society?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many pets end up homeless through no fault of their own or of their previous family. Rather, <b>a lack of affordable and pet-friendly housing tops the list of reasons pets are surrendered to shelters. Pets adopted from shelters and rescue groups typically cost less than pets purchased or even acquired for free.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_most_dogs_surrendered_to_shelters\"><\/span>Why are most dogs surrendered to shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We have impressions of what&#8217;s happening, but now we have objective data that will help us develop specific programs to address the issues that have been identified. The top 10 reasons for relinquishment are: <b>Dogs  Moving, 7 percent; landlord not allowing pet, 6 percent; too many animals in household, 4 percent; cost <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_reason_for_animal_euthanasia\"><\/span>What is the reason for animal euthanasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For animal shelters, the main reason to euthanize animals is <b>overcrowding of the shelters due to an overpopulation of unwanted and abandoned animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_consider_euthanasia_for_your_dog\"><\/span>When should you consider euthanasia for your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A veterinarian may recommend euthanasia, which is a humane death, when other options to reduce pain and distress are no longer helpful. Euthanasia may be recommended <b>when you least expect it, such as if your pet is diagnosed with a terminal illness or if they&#8217;ve been in a debilitating accident.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_consider_euthanasia\"><\/span>When should you consider euthanasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider not only what&#8217;s best for your pet, but also what is best for you and your family. For example, if your pet&#8217;s quality of life is seriously impaired by <b>an injury or disease that cannot be treated or requires more care than you and your family can provide, euthanasia may be the right decision.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Pet_Euthanasia_is_important\"><\/span>Why Pet Euthanasia is important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When an owner and veterinarian decide that a pet is suffering or unlikely to make a recovery, <b>euthanasia offers a way to end a pet&#8217;s pain.  It may also help an owner decide whether they wish to be present during the euthanasia. Initially, a pet is made as comfortable as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_animal_euthanasia_necessary\"><\/span>Is animal euthanasia necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Euthanasia might be necessary if a pet has become vicious, dangerous, or unmanageable. Some undesirable and abnormal behaviors can be changed, so it is important to discuss these situations with your veterinarian. Your and your family&#8217;s safety should always be taken into consideration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why do shelters euthanize?What are 3 of the main reasons animals end up in shelters?What do you consider an appropriate reason for euthanasia of a pet?Why is animal euthanasia important?Why do kill shelters exist?Do animals feel pain when euthanized?Do animals feel anything when they are euthanized?Why do we put animals down?Why do&#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-24894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24894"}],"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=24894"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24894\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24894"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24894"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24894"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}