is it illegal to bury a dead dog in the garden?

Answer 1

No it is not illegal.

Answer 2

In some states and counties it is illegal to bury an animal/human yourself. Where I used to live it was illegal but, I lived off a secondary road, up in the woods so we would bury our pets anyway. Within a year or two, we would always have beautiful trees or flowers starting to grow as we would plant one on top of the grave as a rememberance.
My only problem with that is, we had to move... nothing sucks worse than leaving them behind. :( Sorry for your loss. I have cremated my pets now. The vet can send them out and have it done.

Answer 3

Yes and No, if you live outside the city limits than you can bury where and however you like, but in the city limits you cant do this or be fined if you get caught or reported by someone, I live inside the city limits and i have buried a couple of pups who died at birth in my back yard, You can bury them just dont get caught, its better than Animal Officers picking the dog up and charging the hell out of you for picking the dead animal up, Remember, Its not illegal, unless you get caught

Answer 4

Depends on where you live really but usually its ok. Ring your council office and ask them but it shouldn't really be a problem. Make sure the hole is very, very deep or the foxes will dig it up! Its nice to have them near you when they're gone but if the council says no then if your in the UK, theres the cambridge pet cremetorium. I've had a lot of my pets cremated there as i've moved to a flat now, they are lovely people, very sensitive to bereaved pet owners and will help you all they can. To cremate a small cat or dog is around £85 - £100 and they will come to any vets and collect the corpse, cremate them for you and deliver their ashes back in a box or urn of your choice, they have lots on offer too. Its a really lovely way of saying goodbye to your loved one and its done with dignity.

Answer 5

It depends on your county laws. Where I live, it's fine, but I have read that it is illegal in other states and counties.

It's always a good idea to check with your county before burying your beloved.

Answer 6

I have 4 Old English Sheepdogs in mine, and the 3 that I have now will be joining them when the time comes. Having said that, I do have a huge garden and each deeply dug grave has a little headstone. So there's no mistaking whats there.

Answer 7

Usually, no. We bury all of our animals ourselves, but we are in the country. Check the local laws in your area...and even if it is illegal-- who would ever know? I'd rather have a beloved pet buried nearby then somewhere far.

Answer 8

no so long as you you wrap it in a blanket or if in a body bag, slash the bag before burying so it can decompose properly. Try to make the hole really deep. You don't want foxes, cats, dogs etc. hope this helps.

Answer 9

Its totally fine, you just have to let the estate agents if know (If your selling your home) that you have a buried pet in the garden.

Answer 10

It depends on the laws in your community. My family has always been able to bury pets on our property (we live in a rural area), but it was illegal for my aunt, who lives in a suburb to do so.

Answer 11

No,it is not illegal.You are recycling the earths products....saving the landfills.Seriously,my moms house is like a sacred buriel grounds,hamsters,birds cats,dogs,,,,my own house has a few too.As long as it is a 4 legged dog,and not a 2 legged dog(as in man..human) I think we all are safe from a lawsuit.