{"id":6131,"date":"2022-05-16T11:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T11:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/"},"modified":"2022-06-06T12:24:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T12:24:15","slug":"do-the-rspca-put-animals-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Do the Rspca put animals down?"},"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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Do_the_Rspca_put_animals_down\" title=\"Do the Rspca put animals down?\">Do the Rspca put 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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_many_RSPCA_shelters_are_there_in_the_UK\" title=\"How many RSPCA shelters are there in the UK?\">How many RSPCA shelters are there in the UK?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Is_adopting_a_dog_free_UK\" title=\"Is adopting a dog free UK?\">Is adopting a dog free UK?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_long_do_the_Rspca_take_to_come_out\" title=\"How long do the Rspca take to come out?\">How long do the Rspca take to come out?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Does_the_RSPCA_put_healthy_animals_down\" title=\"Does the RSPCA put healthy animals down?\">Does 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Do_RSPCA_put_cats_to_sleep\" title=\"Do RSPCA put cats to sleep?\">Do RSPCA put cats to sleep?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Does_RSPCA_kill\" title=\"Does RSPCA kill?\">Does RSPCA kill?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_many_animal_shelters_are_there_in_the_UK\" title=\"How many animal shelters are there in the UK?\">How many animal shelters are there in the UK?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_many_RSPCA_hospitals_are_there\" title=\"How many RSPCA hospitals are there?\">How many RSPCA hospitals are there?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_many_stores_does_the_Rspca_have\" title=\"How many stores does the Rspca have?\">How many stores does the Rspca have?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_many_animals_do_the_Rspca_put_down_each_year\" title=\"How many animals do the Rspca put down each year?\">How many animals do the Rspca put down each year?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Do_you_have_to_pay_to_adopt_a_dog_UK\" title=\"Do you have to pay to adopt a dog UK?\">Do you have to pay to adopt a dog UK?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_can_I_get_a_free_puppy\" title=\"How can I get a free puppy?\">How can I get a free puppy?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#What_happens_when_you_report_someone_to_RSPCA\" title=\"What happens when you report someone to RSPCA?\">What happens when you report someone to RSPCA?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_does_RSPCA_investigate\" title=\"How does RSPCA investigate?\">How does RSPCA investigate?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Can_the_RSPCA_break_into_your_home\" title=\"Can the RSPCA break into your home?\">Can the RSPCA break into your home?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Do_the_RSPCA_always_prosecute\" title=\"Do the RSPCA always prosecute?\">Do the RSPCA always prosecute?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Are_vets_allowed_to_put_down_healthy_animals\" title=\"Are vets allowed to put down healthy animals?\">Are vets allowed to put down healthy animals?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_many_animals_have_the_RSPCA_killed\" title=\"How many animals have the RSPCA killed?\">How many animals have the RSPCA killed?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_long_do_they_keep_animals_before_they_euthanize_them\" title=\"How long do they keep animals before they euthanize them?\">How long do they keep animals before they euthanize them?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Do_the_RSPCA_put_animals_down\" title=\"Do the RSPCA put animals down?\">Do the RSPCA put animals down?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_long_do_the_RSPCA_keep_dogs\" title=\"How long do the RSPCA keep dogs?\">How long do the RSPCA keep dogs?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#How_long_do_the_RSPCA_take_to_come_out\" title=\"How long do the RSPCA take to come out?\">How long do the RSPCA take to come out?<\/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\/do-the-rspca-put-animals-down\/#Does_the_RSPCA_put_healthy_animals_to_sleep\" title=\"Does the RSPCA put healthy animals to sleep?\">Does the RSPCA put healthy animals to sleep?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_the_Rspca_put_animals_down\"><\/span>Do the Rspca put animals down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myth: You put to sleep animals after they&#8217;ve been in your care for a certain number of days. <b>Animals in our care are only euthanased on veterinary advice, or where we are legally obliged to do so. There are many animals in our care who have been waiting for forever homes for many months, sometimes even years!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_RSPCA_shelters_are_there_in_the_UK\"><\/span>How many RSPCA shelters are there in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are currently <b>17 RSPCA animal centres across the UK and a further 42 centres ran independently by Branches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_adopting_a_dog_free_UK\"><\/span>Is adopting a dog free UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although <b>we can&#8217;t give away our dogs for free, your adoption fees cover a lot of veterinary expenses &#8211; such as microchipping and neutering &#8211; that would usually add up after buying a pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_the_Rspca_take_to_come_out\"><\/span>How long do the Rspca take to come out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Complaints will be acknowledged within five working days and then replied to in full within a further 25 working days. Although we reply to the majority of complaints within 25 working days, if the matter is complex and requires greater investigation it may take longer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_RSPCA_put_healthy_animals_down\"><\/span>Does the RSPCA put healthy animals down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The RSPCA has denied claims by one of its former inspectors that it kills <b>more healthy animals than necessary. More than 3,400 animals were put down last year for non-medical reasons, the organisation said yesterday. It is simply not true that the RSPCA &#8216;routinely&#8217; puts down healthy animals.<\/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=\"Do_RSPCA_put_cats_to_sleep\"><\/span>Do RSPCA put cats to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myth: You put to sleep animals after they&#8217;ve been in your care for a certain number of days. <b>Animals in our care are only euthanased on veterinary advice, or where we are legally obliged to do so<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_RSPCA_kill\"><\/span>Does RSPCA kill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>For every ten dogs and cats brought into their shelters, the RSPCA NSW kills four times as many as the RSPCA QLD and twice as many at the RSPCA VIC. Which doesn&#8217;t seem like cutting-edge at all, but terrible, terrible underperformance in comparison to their peers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_animal_shelters_are_there_in_the_UK\"><\/span>How many animal shelters are there in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The latest estimates indicate that there are <b>over 1,000 organisations operating in England that rehome and rescue dogs, cats and equines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_RSPCA_hospitals_are_there\"><\/span>How many RSPCA hospitals are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Centres. RSPCA animal centres deal with a wide range of injured and rescued animals, working alongside its inspectorate, volunteers, and others to ensure that each animal is found a new home. There are currently <b>17 RSPCA animal centres across the UK and a further 42 centres ran independently by Branches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_stores_does_the_Rspca_have\"><\/span>How many stores does the Rspca have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Additionally, there are <b>over 300 RSPCA shops. We recognise the valuable support we receive from the branches in delivering our animal welfare aims and provide both financial and other support to them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_animals_do_the_Rspca_put_down_each_year\"><\/span>How many animals do the Rspca put down each year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>More than 3,400 animals were put down last year for non-medical reasons, the organisation said yesterday. This figure was made up of 1,676 dogs and cats which were put to sleep for legal reasons, or because they might suffer for other reasons, and 1,767 wild animals, exotics or farm animals, the charity said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_to_pay_to_adopt_a_dog_UK\"><\/span>Do you have to pay to adopt a dog UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some rescue dogs are free but often you will have to pay a small fee to cover their costs to the rescue center. This is usually between xa380 and xa3200, far less than the cost of a puppy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_a_free_puppy\"><\/span>How can I get a free puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you can technically get free puppies <b>Keep an eye out for adoption-fee free events at your local shelters. This is the most responsible way to go about getting free puppies. You can also ask your friends, coworkers and general acquaintances to keep their ears to the ground for you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_report_someone_to_RSPCA\"><\/span>What happens when you report someone to RSPCA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When reporting an animal welfare concern to our cruelty helpline, <b>we will treat your personal information in confidence and will only share it in the circumstances mentioned below or where we are authorised to do so by law.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_RSPCA_investigate\"><\/span>How does RSPCA investigate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When RSPCA inspectors have reason to believe that an offence has been committed, they <b>prepare a case file containing evidence such as witness statements, photographs, and veterinary or other expert advice. We, unlike the police, have no special powers to gather evidence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_RSPCA_break_into_your_home\"><\/span>Can the RSPCA break into your home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They do not have any statutory authority or powers of arrest. <b>They cannot enter your home or land without your consent to inspect your pets or livestock<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_the_RSPCA_always_prosecute\"><\/span>Do the RSPCA always prosecute?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>We investigate and prosecute animal cruelty reported to us by members of the public who are concerned about the welfare of animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_vets_allowed_to_put_down_healthy_animals\"><\/span>Are vets allowed to put down healthy animals?<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=\"How_many_animals_have_the_RSPCA_killed\"><\/span>How many animals have the RSPCA killed?<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=\"How_long_do_they_keep_animals_before_they_euthanize_them\"><\/span>How long do they keep animals before they euthanize them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>five to seven days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_the_RSPCA_put_animals_down\"><\/span>Do the RSPCA put animals down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myth: You put to sleep animals after they&#8217;ve been in your care for a certain number of days. <b>Animals in our care are only euthanased on veterinary advice, or where we are legally obliged to do so. There are many animals in our care who have been waiting for forever homes for many months, sometimes even years!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_the_RSPCA_keep_dogs\"><\/span>How long do the RSPCA keep dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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=\"How_long_do_the_RSPCA_take_to_come_out\"><\/span>How long do the RSPCA take to come out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Complaints will be acknowledged within five working days and then replied to in full within a further 25 working days. Although we reply to the majority of complaints within 25 working days, if the matter is complex and requires greater investigation it may take longer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_RSPCA_put_healthy_animals_to_sleep\"><\/span>Does the RSPCA put healthy animals to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is simply not true that the RSPCA &#8216;routinely&#8217; puts down healthy animals. <b>We do need to put animals to sleep when it is in their interests. Although the trend is in decline, the RSPCA sometimes has to put some rehomeable animals to sleep simply because they cannot be found good homes.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do the Rspca put animals down?How many RSPCA shelters are there in the UK?Is adopting a dog free UK?How long do the Rspca take to come out?Does the RSPCA put healthy animals down?How long do the RSPCA keep animals before putting them down?Do RSPCA put cats to sleep?Does RSPCA kill?How many animal&#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\/6131"}],"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=6131"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118408,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6131\/revisions\/118408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}