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Dogs are sometimes humanly euthanized in shelters because they have been there for awhile without anyone to adopt them and the shelter needs room for strays all the time because of the over population of animals. Getting animals spayed and neutered is an easy fix to this problem.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoit depends were you are talking about.
POUND- the pound cant hold many animals, so the oldest ones that dont get adopted get put to sleep.
VET/VETS OFFICE- somtimes if the dog is under enough pain it is eiser to just kill it then to let it suffer.
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∙ 14y agoBecause the dog might be vicious, or if they don't have a home and they're in the pound, they decide to kill them.
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∙ 12y agoA lot of reasons. It could be sick or extremely injured or it could have attacked someone or be to aggressive to be re-homed if it is at a shelter.
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Why do dogs go to shelters?
dogs go to shelters if they are stray, have something wrong with them, or their owners send them there.
How many dogs die in puppy mills?
6-8 million dogs are killed each month from puppy mills/shelters b/c of food and behavior
Is it better to breed a pit bull than not?
It is better to not. Millions of dogs are killed in shelters every year, many of them pit bulls. More puppies only means more dogs that will eventually end up in shelter and ultimately killed. Encourage adoption, not breeding.
Is there any corgi dog breeders in peterborough?
Probably, but you should look at shelters or breed specific rescue groups in your area. Many breed specific rescue groups have pure-bred dogs waiting for adoption. Millions of dogs are killed every year in shelters. Save a life. Please don't contribute to puppy overpopulation and the killing of dogs.
When is the best time for a pit-bull to get pregnant?
Never. Millions of pit bulls are killed in shelters every year. Don't contribute to the overpopulation of unwanted dogs.
Do shelters put dogs and cats to and crush them?
No, they do not.
How much dogs are in shelters?
5 what are i doing
What are dog shelters?
Dog shelters are places where dogs are taken when they are lost or have no home.hope this helpsChels xx
How many weeks til' the animal shelters have to put dogs down?
About 20 in each shelter across the US. In a year, 3-4 million.
Are dogs really killed?
In California, one half to two thirds of animals collected by the local 'shelters' eventually become euthanized, due to lack of space and sustenance. Adopt a pet if you can.
Is seven month to young to breed my female pit bull?
Yes. She's still a puppy. Millions of dogs are killed in shelters every year, many of them are pit bulls. Don't bring more puppies into the world that may ultimately end up dying in shelters.
What are dogs that don't cost that much?
Adult dogs from shelters and rescues can usually be had for the cost of their vaccinations.
