Dog non destruction policy

 

In line with most other rescues we maintain a realistic non destruction policy. It is never about money, or how long a dog is in. 

 

This means that we will never put to sleep a dog, regardless of how long it is in our care except for the following reasons:

 

On veterinary advice, where it is clear that the dog is suffering, in pain and in distress, for reasons of ill health or accident, and where there is no reasonable prospect of alleviating this, and therefore euthanasia is in the best interest of the dog. When we make a decision like this we are thinking as dog owners, and thinking what we would do if this was our own personal dog. Any decision for this reason is only made after consultation between the Welfare Manager, Rescue Centre Manager and the veterianarian.

 

If an animal is a danger to humans because of behaviour it has exhibited that presents a very real threat to the welfare of humans in contact with the dog, including but not limited to examples of attacks and/or displays of incurable vicious and aggressive behaviour. This can include dogs that we believe may not be safe to be rehomed if we consider them to be a potential risk based on past behaviours. In such circumstances detailed consultations will have taken place between the Welfare Manager, Rescue Centre Manager, at least one trustee, and a veterinarian. Behaviourist advice may also be sought if appropriate to the dog and situation(s).

 

There may be another reason, if we are ordered to do so by a Court, or a law, or other such legal manner.

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