{"id":4946,"date":"2022-04-18T03:15:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T03:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/"},"modified":"2022-04-19T09:05:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T09:05:40","slug":"question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/","title":{"rendered":"Question: Why do dogs get euthanized in shelters?"},"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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#Question_Why_do_dogs_get_euthanized_in_shelters\" title=\"Question: Why do dogs get euthanized in shelters?\">Question: Why do dogs get euthanized in shelters?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#How_long_do_shelters_keep_dogs_before_euthanizing\" title=\"How long do shelters keep dogs before euthanizing?\">How long do shelters keep dogs before euthanizing?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#Why_would_you_euthanize_a_dog\" title=\"Why would you euthanize a dog?\">Why would you euthanize a dog?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#Do_dogs_get_put_down_in_shelters\" title=\"Do dogs get put down in shelters?\">Do dogs get put down in shelters?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#Can_dogs_wake_up_from_euthanasia\" title=\"Can dogs wake up from euthanasia?\">Can dogs wake up from euthanasia?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#Do_dogs_know_they_are_dying\" title=\"Do dogs know they are dying?\">Do dogs know they are dying?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#How_do_vets_dispose_of_euthanized_animals\" title=\"How do vets dispose of euthanized animals?\">How do vets dispose of euthanized animals?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#What_happens_to_my_dogs_body_after_euthanasia\" title=\"What happens to my dog\u2019s body after euthanasia?\">What happens to my dog\u2019s body after euthanasia?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#Is_there_any_way_to_humanely_euthanize_a_dog_at_home\" title=\"Is there any way to humanely euthanize a dog at home?\">Is there any way to humanely euthanize a dog at home?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#What_is_the_average_age_for_a_dog_to_die\" title=\"What is the average age for a dog to die?\">What is the average age for a dog to die?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#Should_you_put_your_dog_down_or_let_him_die_naturally\" title=\"Should you put your dog down or let him die naturally?\">Should you put your dog down or let him die naturally?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#How_do_they_kill_dogs_in_kill_shelters\" title=\"How do they kill dogs in kill shelters?\">How do they kill dogs in kill shelters?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#Do_dogs_know_that_you_love_them\" title=\"Do dogs know that you love them?\">Do dogs know that you love them?<\/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\/question-why-do-dogs-get-euthanized-in-shelters\/#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><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_Why_do_dogs_get_euthanized_in_shelters\"><\/span>Question: Why do dogs get euthanized in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">These animals may have been euthanized due to overcrowding, but may also have been sick, aggressive, injured or suffering from something else. 56 percent of dogs and 71 percent of cats that enter animal shelters are euthanized.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-shelters-keep-dogs-before-euthanizing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_shelters_keep_dogs_before_euthanizing\"><\/span>How long do shelters keep dogs before euthanizing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no set length of time a dog is in the pound for before it can be at risk of euthanasia. As long as there are free kennels at the pound every dog is safe. This can range from 1 month to over 3 months in some cases.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-a-dog-suffer-when-euthanized\"><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>During the Euthanasia<\/p>\n<p>The most effective way to administer the solution is through a vein. Finally, the euthanasia solution is injected into your pet\u2019s vein, where it rapidly travels throughout the body. Within seconds, your dog will become unconscious, experiencing no pain or suffering.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-would-you-euthanize-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_you_euthanize_a_dog\"><\/span>Why would you euthanize a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He is experiencing chronic pain that cannot be controlled with medication (your veterinarian can help you determine if your pet is in pain). He has frequent vomiting or diarrhea that is causing dehydration and\/or significant weight loss. He has stopped eating or will only eat if you force feed him.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-put-down-in-shelters\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_put_down_in_shelters\"><\/span>Do dogs get put down in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized (670,000 dogs and 860,000 cats). The number of dogs and cats euthanized in U.S. shelters annually has declined from approximately 2.6 million in 2011. About 710,000 animals who enter shelters as strays are returned to their owners.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-vets-cry-during-euthanasia\"><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>So, do I cry during a euthanasia? Yes, sometimes this vet cries.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-wake-up-from-euthanasia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_wake_up_from_euthanasia\"><\/span>Can dogs wake up from euthanasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The term \u201cput to sleep\u201d is therefore used to depict its similarity with going under anesthesia; the only difference is the dog won\u2019t ever wake up from it. For the most part, the dog euthanasia process is quite peaceful and pain-free.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-know-they-are-dying\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_they_are_dying\"><\/span>Do dogs know they are dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But when their time is up, many dogs seem to understand it somehow. Countless stories exist of dogs who let their owners know when they\u2019re entering their final moments. They appear to have some sort of sixth sense, be it supernatural or physiological, that tells them they\u2019re about to die.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1bpDE6Vx_QU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-vets-dispose-of-euthanized-animals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_vets_dispose_of_euthanized_animals\"><\/span>How do vets dispose of euthanized animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are picked up by a crematorium and cremated. There are group cremations for people who don\u2019t want the ashes returned and individual cremations for those that do. Occasionally an owner will take the pet home to bury it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-to-my-dog-s-body-after-euthanasia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_my_dogs_body_after_euthanasia\"><\/span>What happens to my dog\u2019s body after euthanasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will get to choose what happens to your euthanized dog\u2019s body. You can keep the body to bury personally, have it buried at a pet cemetery, or choose cremation (either individually or with a group of animals, and with or without the ashes returned to you).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-any-way-to-humanely-euthanize-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_any_way_to_humanely_euthanize_a_dog_at_home\"><\/span>Is there any way to humanely euthanize a dog at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no point in deciding whether or not you want to euthanize your dog at home without a vet if the laws in your state don\u2019t permit it. You should know that it\u2019s illegal to carry out the procedure of ending life without proper medical training or license. The only legal method is to let the vet do it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-average-age-for-a-dog-to-die\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_age_for_a_dog_to_die\"><\/span>What is the average age for a dog to die?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe mean age at death (all breeds, all causes) was 11 years and 1 month, but in dogs dying of natural causes it was 12 years and 8 months. Only 8 percent of dogs lived beyond 15, and 64 percent of dogs died of disease or were euthanized as a result of disease.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G32XodzyLHc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-put-your-dog-down-or-let-him-die\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_put_your_dog_down_or_let_him_die_naturally\"><\/span>Should you put your dog down or let him die naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it okay to let him die naturally? Answer: It\u2019s a personal choice. I would suggest consulting with a vet to make sure your dog is comfortable. There are vets now who specialize in hospice or geriatric care and can come to your home and discuss quality of life and help keep your dog comfortable.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-they-kill-dogs-in-kill-shelters\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_they_kill_dogs_in_kill_shelters\"><\/span>How do they kill dogs in kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. Unconsciousness, respiratory then cardiac arrest follow rapidly, usually within 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-know-that-you-love-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_that_you_love_them\"><\/span>Do dogs know that you love them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does my dog know how much I love him? Yes, your dog knows how much you love him! When you stare at your dog, both your oxytocin levels go up, the same as when you pet them and play with them. It makes you both feel good and reinforces your bonding.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-a-dog-stay-in-a-pound-before\"><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>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 five to seven days. However, it can be as short as 48 to 72 hours in some cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Question: Why do dogs get euthanized in shelters?How long do shelters keep dogs before euthanizing?Does a dog suffer when euthanized?Why would you euthanize a dog?Do dogs get put down in shelters?Do vets cry during euthanasia?Can dogs wake up from euthanasia?Do dogs know they are dying?How do vets dispose of euthanized animals?What happens&#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":"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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4946"}],"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=4946"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4946\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67024,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4946\/revisions\/67024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4946"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4946"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4946"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}