{"id":5767,"date":"2022-04-19T06:33:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T06:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/"},"modified":"2022-04-20T10:25:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T10:25:47","slug":"are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/","title":{"rendered":"Are pounds and animal shelters the same thing?"},"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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#Are_pounds_and_animal_shelters_the_same_thing\" title=\"Are pounds and animal shelters the same thing?\">Are pounds and animal shelters the same thing?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#Where_can_I_surrender_my_dog_in_Bangalore\" title=\"Where can I surrender my dog in Bangalore?\">Where can I surrender my dog in Bangalore?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#What_happens_to_pets_in_the_pound\" title=\"What happens to pets in the pound?\">What happens to pets in 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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#Can_you_give_your_dog_to_the_pound\" title=\"Can you give your dog to the pound?\">Can you give your dog to the pound?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#Is_the_pound_the_same_as_animal_shelter\" title=\"Is the pound the same as animal shelter?\">Is the pound the same as animal shelter?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#Why_are_animal_shelters_called_pounds\" title=\"Why are animal shelters called pounds?\">Why are animal shelters called pounds?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#Do_animal_pounds_kill_animals\" title=\"Do animal pounds kill animals?\">Do animal pounds kill animals?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#How_do_I_give_my_dog_away_in_Bangalore\" title=\"How do I give my dog away in Bangalore?\">How do I give my dog away in Bangalore?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#Where_can_I_surrender_my_dog_for_free_in_India\" title=\"Where can I surrender my dog for free in India?\">Where can I surrender my dog for free in India?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#Where_can_I_donate_my_pet_dog_India\" title=\"Where can I donate my pet dog India?\">Where can I donate my pet dog India?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#What_does_the_pound_do_with_animals\" title=\"What does the pound do with animals?\">What does the pound do with animals?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#What_happens_to_pets_that_dont_get_adopted\" title=\"What happens to pets that don&#8217;t get adopted?\">What happens to pets that don&#8217;t get adopted?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#How_long_do_dogs_stay_in_the_pound_for\" title=\"How long do dogs stay in the pound for?\">How long do dogs stay in the pound for?<\/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\/are-pounds-and-animal-shelters-the-same-thing\/#Why_do_dogs_get_killed_at_the_pound\" title=\"Why do dogs get killed at the pound?\">Why do dogs get killed at the pound?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pounds_and_animal_shelters_the_same_thing\"><\/span>Are pounds and animal shelters the same thing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An animal shelter or pound is <b>a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals mostly dogs and cats are housed. The word pound has its origins in the animal pounds of agricultural communities, where stray livestock would be penned or impounded until they were claimed by their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_surrender_my_dog_in_Bangalore\"><\/span>Where can I surrender my dog in Bangalore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here is a list of 10 trusted animal shelters in Bengaluru that ensure animals are well taken care of.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>KRUPA Animal Hospital and Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>CUPA Compassion Unlimited Plus Action.<\/li>\n<li>Charlie&#8217;s Animal Rescue Centre (CARE)<\/li>\n<li>Karuna Animal Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>People For Animals (PFA)<\/li>\n<li>The Voice of Stray Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Rahat Sanctuary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_pets_in_the_pound\"><\/span>What happens to pets in 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_your_dog_to_the_pound\"><\/span>Can you give your dog to the pound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can surrender your dog by taking him to an animal shelter or rescue organization. It&#8217;s important to know what will take place once you relinquish your pet to a shelter or rescue and also to be aware that there are alternatives. Some facilities don&#8217;t allow walk-in surrenders and almost all charge a fee.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_pound_the_same_as_animal_shelter\"><\/span>Is the pound the same as animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A pound is <b>a council facility that holds pets found wandering in the community, seized by rangers, or surrendered by the public. Council pounds may offer adoption direct from their facility, or they may work with private animal shelters or rescue group to rehome pets in their care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_animal_shelters_called_pounds\"><\/span>Why are animal shelters called pounds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most likely, if you are of a certain age you grew up hearing the words the pound or the dog pound. The word pound <b>has its origins in the animal pounds of agriculture communities. These were corrals or pens where livestock were held or impounded until their owners came to retrieve them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_animal_pounds_kill_animals\"><\/span>Do animal pounds kill animals?<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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_give_my_dog_away_in_Bangalore\"><\/span>How do I give my dog away in Bangalore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here Are The Best NGOs For Animals In Bangalore<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Krupa Animal Hospital Shelter. Image source: Unsplash.<\/li>\n<li>Charlie&#8217;s Animal Rescue Centre.<\/li>\n<li>People For Animals.<\/li>\n<li>Maruthy Dog Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife Rescue Rehabilitation Centre.<\/li>\n<li>CUPA- Compassion Unlimited Plus Action.<\/li>\n<li>Karuna Animal Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>The Voice of Stray Dogs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_surrender_my_dog_for_free_in_India\"><\/span>Where can I surrender my dog for free in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Wonderful Shelters Around India That Are Giving Animals The World They Deserve<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People For Animals, New Delhi.<\/li>\n<li>Charlie&#8217;s Animal Rescue Centre, Bengaluru.<\/li>\n<li>Friendicoes, New Delhi.<\/li>\n<li>The Bombay Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (BSPCA), Mumbai.<\/li>\n<li>The Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC), New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_donate_my_pet_dog_India\"><\/span>Where can I donate my pet dog India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your local animal shelters or rescue groups can also be a great resource for free or low-cost pet assistance. Find your local shelters and rescues by visiting The Shelter Pet Project and entering your zip code.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_pound_do_with_animals\"><\/span>What does the pound do with animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A pound is a <b>facility established by local ordinance in which stray, abandoned, lost, or donated animals are heldimpoundedfor some period, so that owners can claim lost pets or new homes can be found for the animals. A shelter is a privately established facility for such animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_pets_that_dont_get_adopted\"><\/span>What happens to pets that don&#8217;t get adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog doesn&#8217;t get adopted within its 72 hours and the shelter is full, <b>it will be destroyed. If the shelter isn&#8217;t full and your dog is good enough, and of a desirable enough breed, it may get a stay of execution, though not for long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_stay_in_the_pound_for\"><\/span>How long do dogs stay in the pound for?<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 <b>1 month to over 3 months in some cases<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_get_killed_at_the_pound\"><\/span>Why do dogs get killed at the pound?<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 Are pounds and animal shelters the same thing?Where can I surrender my dog in Bangalore?What happens to pets in the pound?Can you give your dog to the pound?Is the pound the same as animal shelter?Why are animal shelters called pounds?Do animal pounds kill animals?How do I give my dog away in Bangalore?Where&#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":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5767"}],"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=5767"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5767\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67314,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5767\/revisions\/67314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}