How long does the humane society keep dogs before putting them to "sleep"?
i've searched and searched, but to no avail.
i really want to know, so please
2007-06-21 09:09:11 · 8 answers · asked by barely-sane 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It varies from place to place. They usually will send them to a different shelter before they'll euthanize them. They move them around and only as a last resort will a shelter put the dog down.
They go based on adoptability. If the dog is aggressive or has certain behavioral qualities, it may be a candidate for being put to sleep quicker than another.
2007-06-21 09:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by linzlou83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the facility. Overall if there is one you are wondering about the best thing to do is call.
Some will only wait a few days, others a few weeks, some are no kill shelters.
It all depends on funding and location. If it is a small shelter that really does not get many animals they can afford to keep animals longer, where as in larger cities where they get high numbers of animals on a daily basis they can only keep them for a few days.
Sometimes if a shelter has an animal that they know will be adopted but has reached the deadline of how long they can house it they will sometimes send them to a foster home or rescue center that deals strictly with that breed to give the animal another chance.
Like I said though, each shelter is different.
2007-06-21 09:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by The Cheshire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the situation. For example if your dog gets sick and you have it operated on, but with no avail they would probably ask you when you want them to put it to sleep giving you the same day or next day treatment. But if the dog is just being put to sleep for biting or what ever else, it may take a few days or depending upon how busy the people are the same day.
2007-06-21 09:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by Storm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No community humane societies are no longer affiliated with the HSUS. Humane society is basically a wide-unfold term utilized with the help of many shelters. Complaining to the HSUS won't enforce adjustments on the shield. the suitable factor you're able to do is touch the director of that distinctive shelters and in the event that they have an on-web page vet or a undeniable vet that does the surgical procedures on the animals that vet and exhibit your concern with them doing recurring declawing.
2016-10-18 06:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It totally depends on the shelter. Some shelters are "no kill" and won't ever put them to sleep and others are very over crowded and may only keep them for a few days.
2007-06-21 09:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it varies depending on how overcrowded the shelter is. there are plenty of no-kill shelters out there though so if youre taking an animal to a shelter, make sure theyre not going to put them to sleep.
2007-06-21 09:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the dog. If the dog is old and has been adopted and abandoned several times, he may have less time than a puppy.
2007-06-21 10:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by Shiny_Stone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the breed and I think it is like 30 days . good luck and it is sad .
2007-06-21 09:15:10 · answer #8 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋