{"id":6031,"date":"2022-04-27T06:33:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T06:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/"},"modified":"2022-04-28T09:36:35","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T09:36:35","slug":"are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/","title":{"rendered":"Are lockdown puppies being abandoned?"},"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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#Do_the_Rspca_put_healthy_animals_down\" title=\"Do the Rspca put healthy animals down?\">Do the Rspca put healthy animals down?<\/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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#What_is_the_best_pet_adoption_site\" title=\"What is the best pet adoption site?\">What is the best pet adoption site?<\/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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#How_do_you_get_a_dog\" title=\"How do you get a dog?\">How do you get a dog?<\/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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#Will_puppy_prices_go_down_after_lockdown_2021\" title=\"Will puppy prices go down after lockdown 2021?\">Will puppy prices go down after lockdown 2021?<\/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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#How_many_pets_are_abandoned_each_year_2020\" title=\"How many pets are abandoned each year 2020?\">How many pets are abandoned each year 2020?<\/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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_being_abandoned\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog is being abandoned?\">How can you tell if a dog is being abandoned?<\/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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#Has_dog_ownership_increased_during_lockdown\" title=\"Has dog ownership increased during lockdown?\">Has dog ownership increased during lockdown?<\/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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#How_long_do_the_RSPCA_keep_animals_before_putting_them_down\" title=\"How long do the RSPCA keep animals before putting them down?\">How long do the RSPCA keep animals before putting them 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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#Can_a_vet_euthanize_a_healthy_animal\" title=\"Can a vet euthanize a healthy animal?\">Can a vet euthanize a healthy animal?<\/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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#Can_you_have_a_healthy_pet_put_down\" title=\"Can you have a healthy pet put down?\">Can you have a healthy pet put down?<\/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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#Do_UK_shelters_euthanize_animals\" title=\"Do UK shelters euthanize animals?\">Do UK shelters euthanize 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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#What_is_the_best_website_to_buy_pets\" title=\"What is the best website to buy pets?\">What is the best website to buy pets?<\/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-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_get_a_dog\" title=\"Where is the best place to get a dog?\">Where is the best place to get 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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#How_do_I_adopt_a_pet_UK\" title=\"How do I adopt a pet UK?\">How do I adopt a pet UK?<\/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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#What_is_the_best_dog_website\" title=\"What is the best dog website?\">What is the best dog website?<\/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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#How_do_you_get_a_pet_dog\" title=\"How do you get a pet dog?\">How do you get a pet dog?<\/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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#How_do_you_get_your_first_dog\" title=\"How do you get your first dog?\">How do you get your first dog?<\/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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#Has_the_price_of_puppies_come_down\" title=\"Has the price of puppies come down?\">Has the price of puppies come down?<\/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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#Are_puppy_prices_coming_down_UK\" title=\"Are puppy prices coming down UK?\">Are puppy prices coming down UK?<\/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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#Why_are_puppies_2021_expensive_UK\" title=\"Why are puppies 2021 expensive UK?\">Why are puppies 2021 expensive UK?<\/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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#How_many_pets_are_abandoned_every_year\" title=\"How many pets are abandoned every year?\">How many pets are abandoned every year?<\/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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#How_many_pets_are_abandoned_in_the_US\" title=\"How many pets are abandoned in the US?\">How many pets are abandoned in the US?<\/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\/are-lockdown-puppies-being-abandoned\/#How_many_animals_are_neglected_each_year\" title=\"How many animals are neglected each year?\">How many animals are neglected each year?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_the_Rspca_put_healthy_animals_down\"><\/span>Do the Rspca put healthy animals down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The RSPCA has denied claims by one of its former inspectors that it kills more healthy animals than necessary. More than 3,400 animals were put down last year for non-medical reasons, the organisation said yesterday.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_pet_adoption_site\"><\/span>What is the best pet adoption site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Best Pet Adoption Websites<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Petfinder. Petfinder provides a nearly endless selection of dogs, cats, reptiles, horses, rabbits, and even barnyard animals.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt a Pet.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.<\/li>\n<li>Rescue Me.<\/li>\n<li>Best Friends Animal Society.<\/li>\n<li>Petsmart Charities.<\/li>\n<li>The Shelter Project.<\/li>\n<li>AKC Rescue Network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you get a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116379\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-get-a-dog.jpg\" alt=\"How do you get a dog?\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to get a puppy<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider adoption first.<\/li>\n<li>Find a responsible breeder and visit the premises.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t get a puppy from a pet store.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t believe promises that puppies are home-raised or family-raised<\/li>\n<li>Avoid the temptation to rescue a puppy mill dog by buying them.<\/li>\n<li>Do your part: Pledge to help stop puppy mills!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_puppy_prices_go_down_after_lockdown_2021\"><\/span>Will puppy prices go down after lockdown 2021?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To conclude, <b>dog prices are not likely to go down by much after the lockdown ends. It comes down to the law of supply and demand, which is a theory we have known for a long time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_pets_are_abandoned_each_year_2020\"><\/span>How many pets are abandoned each year 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How many animals are in shelters? Every year, <b>6.5 million dogs, cats, and other former pets are abandoned or lost and enter shelters. But of all these animals, only 3.2 million are adopted and many see shelters again after less than a year of finding a new home. Deciding to adopt a pet is an enormous responsibility.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_being_abandoned\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog is being abandoned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs your dog is feeling the effects of being abandoned:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Barking.<\/li>\n<li>Whining.<\/li>\n<li>Panting.<\/li>\n<li>Howling.<\/li>\n<li>Wag tail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_dog_ownership_increased_during_lockdown\"><\/span>Has dog ownership increased during lockdown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Demand for pets over the past few months has soared. <b>Enquiries increased by more than 253% during lockdown and over 20,000 people contacted Wood Green about getting a new pet between April and June more than half of which were for dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_the_RSPCA_keep_animals_before_putting_them_down\"><\/span>How long do the RSPCA keep animals before putting them down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The RSPCA and rehoming Our rehoming process aims to make sure pets and owners are well matched. by RSPCA inspectors. Stray dogs are signed over by the local authority concerned. For stray animals, we keep them for <b>at least seven days in order to give their owners a good chance to reclaim them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_vet_euthanize_a_healthy_animal\"><\/span>Can a vet euthanize a healthy animal?<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116382\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-a-vet-euthanize-a-healthy-animal.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-a-vet-euthanize-a-healthy-animal.webp 1254w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-a-vet-euthanize-a-healthy-animal-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-a-vet-euthanize-a-healthy-animal-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-a-vet-euthanize-a-healthy-animal-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No veterinary surgeon is obliged to kill a healthy animal unless required to do so under statutory powers as part of their conditions of employment. Veterinary surgeons do, however, have the privilege of being able to relieve an animal&#8217;s suffering in this way in appropriate cases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_healthy_pet_put_down\"><\/span>Can you have a healthy pet put down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can <b>be buried with your pet in some US states<\/b> Virginia law rules that pets are considered personal property, which allows vets to put them down according to their owner&#8217;s wishes. US laws vary from state to state, but some do allow pets to be buried with their human owners.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_UK_shelters_euthanize_animals\"><\/span>Do UK shelters euthanize animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Animal shelters in the UK euthanize over 200,000 animals every year. Of all pets that enter UK animal shelters, only 11% are reunited with their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_website_to_buy_pets\"><\/span>What is the best website to buy pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Where to Find Dogs Puppies for Sale Near You: 10 Ethical Sites<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt-a-Pet.com. Adopt-a-Pet.com is an excellent website to find where to buy a dog, backed by well-known companies like Purina and Bayer.<\/li>\n<li>American Kennel Club (AKC)<\/li>\n<li>NextDayPets.<\/li>\n<li>Petfinder.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.<\/li>\n<li>Rescue Me.<\/li>\n<li>The Shelter Pet Project.<\/li>\n<li>Petco Foundation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_get_a_dog\"><\/span>Where is the best place to get a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your local animal shelter or rescue organization can help you find the right match for your family. There are also breed-specific rescue groups for every breed of dog, including designer or hybrids like labradoodles and puggles. The Shelter Pet Project can help you find a great dog or puppy in your area!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_adopt_a_pet_UK\"><\/span>How do I adopt a pet UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to adopt or rehome a dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1: Find a dog or puppy online.<\/li>\n<li>Step 2: Complete a rehoming application form.<\/li>\n<li>Step 3: Get to know your chosen dog.<\/li>\n<li>Step 4: Home visit.<\/li>\n<li>Step 5: Collect your new dog!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_dog_website\"><\/span>What is the best dog website?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Websites Every Dog Owner Should Bookmark<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring Fido.<\/li>\n<li>Dogster.<\/li>\n<li>MSPCA Dog Website.<\/li>\n<li>I Heart Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Barkbox.<\/li>\n<li>Petco Dog Website.<\/li>\n<li>Puppyhood By Purina. This website is a gem for new dog owners.<\/li>\n<li>Dog Breed Info Center. The Dog Breed Info Center is set up to educate and inform dog owners via breed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_pet_dog\"><\/span>How do you get a pet dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your local animal shelter or rescue organization can help you find the right match for your family. There are also breed-specific rescue groups for every breed of dog, including designer or hybrids like labradoodles and puggles. The Shelter Pet Project can help you find a great dog or puppy in your area!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_your_first_dog\"><\/span>How do you get your first dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>13 Tips for Every First-Time Dog Owner<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do Your Research. There&#8217;s a lot to consider before you bring a four-legged family member home.<\/li>\n<li>Prep Your House.<\/li>\n<li>Train Consistently.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the Right Food.<\/li>\n<li>Find a Veterinarian.<\/li>\n<li>Consider a Microchip.<\/li>\n<li>Know Your Dog&#8217;s Needs.<\/li>\n<li>Get Backup Support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_the_price_of_puppies_come_down\"><\/span>Has the price of puppies come down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And the report has good news: The data does not suggest that people are abandoning their &#8216;pandemic puppies&#8217; as many had feared. Prices <b>have declined from the peak, according to the report, but are still more than double compared with pre-pandemic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_puppy_prices_coming_down_UK\"><\/span>Are puppy prices coming down UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The average price of dogs is finally dropping with the figure down to xa31,873 from a peak of xa32,237 in March this year. A new report from Pets4Homes said it is false to believe that lots of people who bought puppies during the lockdown are trying to sell them on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116383\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Will-dog-prices-come-down-UK.jpg\" alt=\"Will dog prices come down UK?\" width=\"1837\" height=\"1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Will-dog-prices-come-down-UK.jpg 1837w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Will-dog-prices-come-down-UK-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Will-dog-prices-come-down-UK-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Will-dog-prices-come-down-UK-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Will-dog-prices-come-down-UK-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1837px) 100vw, 1837px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Demand for puppies has eased around the region since lockdown, breeders say, but the clamour for &#8211; and prices of &#8211; a canine companion remain high.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_puppies_2021_expensive_UK\"><\/span>Why are puppies 2021 expensive UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They said: <b>The global pandemic has led to an imbalance between supply and demand for pets and prospective owners are more willing than ever to pay out large sums to secure their desired pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_pets_are_abandoned_every_year\"><\/span>How many pets are abandoned every year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of the approximately 6.5 million companion animals who enter shelters nationwide every year, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Each year, approximately <b>1.5 million animals are euthanized (670,00 dogs and 860,000 cats).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_pets_are_abandoned_in_the_US\"><\/span>How many pets are abandoned in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal abandonment facts Homeless animals outnumber homeless people 5 to 1. Roughly, 70 million cats are homeless in the United States. Only 10% of dogs born will find a permanent home. <b>Around 3.9 million dogs are abandoned or given up to shelters each year<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_animals_are_neglected_each_year\"><\/span>How many animals are neglected each year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every year, <b>more than 6.5 million animals enter animal shelters according to animal abuse statistics in the United States. Every year, helters in the United States accept around 3.3 million dogs and 3.2 million cats.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do the Rspca put healthy animals down?What is the best pet adoption site?How do you get a dog?Will puppy prices go down after lockdown 2021?How many pets are abandoned each year 2020?How can you tell if a dog is being abandoned?Has dog ownership increased during lockdown?How long do the RSPCA keep animals&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":116381,"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":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-the-Rspca-put-healthy-animals-down.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6031"}],"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=6031"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6031\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":116384,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6031\/revisions\/116384"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}