Veterinarians can euthanize dogs, but your question is not complete.
It depends on what rescue organization they are in. Many rescue groups and some shelters have no-kill policies. Others will euthanize a dog, with each shelter having its own guidelines.
If a dog has rabies, then a humane society MUST kill the dog. it depends if its a no-kill shelter or not. You need to call and find out if they euthanize dogs or not.
Dock Dogs - 2007 was released on: USA: 2007
No, the gas used in veterinary medicine for euthanasia is carbon dioxide. However, because this method is technically difficult and can cause some anxiety in larger dogs, it is not used to euthanize dogs.
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There are no central agency gathering numbers from all the shelters in the US each year but itâ??s estimated that over 3 million pets are euthanize each year. This is down significantly from the 20 million that would be euthanize in the 1970s before the campaigns to get shelter pets adopted took root.
What the Dogs Taught Me - 2007 was released on: USA: 1 October 2007 (Oregon)
The SPCA does not euthanize any healthy animals including dogs, although those with severe mental and health problems are put to sleep. Dogs will be put in a cage and given care until or if someone decides to adopt him/her or pick the animal up.
The ASPCA does not have a policy of killing dogs indiscriminately; however, they may euthanize animals in their care under certain circumstances. This typically occurs when an animal is severely ill, injured beyond recovery, or poses a danger to public safety. The organization strives to minimize euthanasia by promoting adoption, providing medical care, and working to reduce pet overpopulation. Their goal is to ensure that every animal has a chance for a safe and loving home.
Training Dogs - 2007 was released on: USA: 9 September 2007 (LA Shorts Fest)
Their Dogs Came with Them was created in 2007.