Dogs Destroyed

I'm going to go out on a limb here.

I know a few people who work for the RSPCA, they are all dedicated people who really care. They do not wander around the country shooting things for the sheer hell of it.

I think that for a dog that can be safely euthanised using a lethal injection, that is the best way. However, I do not think that a dog that needs to be restrained by force, which is what it sounds like, is going to go peacefully or indeed humanely in this way. I can see a case where shooting is in fact kinder than an injection.

Frankly, comments like the one quoted in this article, where someone complains about the use of a 'slaughterer's weapon' REALLY rile me anyway. Stop anthromorphosising these animals - they do NOT know the difference. They were suffering - and now they're not. I do not think animal welfare charities should keep animals alive beyond endurance for what I would call ideological reasons. I also think that the lady from GSD rescue is a bit cheeky commenting on a case that she never saw - she has no idea what they were like! The fact that other charities would not take them speaks volumes.

So in this case, I have to say that based upon what I've read, in my opinion the RSPCA have done the best thing for those dogs.
 
As I mentioned on the post in LN, I do not believe in no-kill-at-all-cost policies for any type of animal and I do believe that overtly aggressive dogs should be destroyed to ensure the protection of the public.

Of course I have not had any dealings with these particular animals, but the original story was that the dogs had a skin condition and were unsocialised (there is a timeline of events and correspondence on the GSD Rescue site).
No mention of aggression.
As mentioned, plenty of dogs are unsocialised and lots of dogs have skin conditions, both can be rehabilitated.

I personally have never heard of dogs being dispatched with a bolt gun, ever, and I know a lot of people who have had to destroy dogs, some of whom were very aggressive.
 
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I know a few people who work for the RSPCA, they are all dedicated people who really care

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I do not doubt it for one moment - it is the 'organisation' that needs to change, not the individuals. And of course, the decision to euthinase would not have been down to one individual only.

I'm just sick to the back teeth of the organisation spouting off sanctimonial clap trap - an not really putting their money where their mouth is..........

I am still waiting for them to take action on two Alpaca's in need of assistance - despite several calls.

I am sick of them telling me they will come and help and injured animal if I contain it first.

I am sick of them 'doing' something when it's too late.....


And breath..
 
I informed our local branch about a malnourished stallion almost two years, was assured of an update via phone or email, dealer removed the horse and I am still waiting for a response.
Have also informed them numerous times about small ads which are obviously puppy farms, yet nothing is being done.

I feel your pain!
 
I'm not an RSPCA fan, having found them pretty useless when it came to sorting out a cruelty case a while ago. But I don't see why a bolt gun is so terrible, especially with a large dog. If they were not socialised then they would certainly have suffered by being restrained and injected. And there are more than enough problem dogs out there without adding to the lists languishing in kennels.
IMO the issue here lies with the owner who kept 10 GSD's without, it seems, doing it responsibly.
 
Agree with someone elses post that the method of destruction isn't the problem, though I wouldn't want to be the person on the other end of that bolt gun having to shoot the dogs
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We as pet owners wouldn't dream of putting our dogs to sleep like that as we want the end to be peaceful with us at their sides and lovely memories of them sinking into sleep but to these dogs it will make no difference

What I don't agree with is a quick once over assesment in the place where the dogs had been abandoned is enough to judge a dogs character. Why not contact GSD rescue and let them take the dogs on for training, socialisation and a bit of tlc. Most dogs respond really well and if they don't then that's the time to make that final decision
 
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I'm going to go out on a limb here… I can see a case where shooting is in fact kinder than an injection… the use of a 'slaughterer's weapon' REALLY rile me anyway. Stop anthromorphosising these animals - they do NOT know the difference. They were suffering - and now they're not.

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Whilst I don't question he method I do question their reasoning. In light of this it must be a total crime that the RSPCA left a suffering sheep for over 5 hours because they could not find anyone that could use a Bl**dy gun and would not EVEN SEND SOMEONE ROUND TO GIVE THE GO AHEAD TO HAVE IT SHOT.

At about 7:30 PM an awful sound was coming from just down the hill, on investigation I found the poor thing rasping for breath on land owned by English Nature or whatever they call themselves these days. The only number for them at that time of night was an answer machine. I was told by a neighbour that this had been going on since at least the early evening so check their animals regularly they do not and nor do they leave a contact number!!!

I phoned the RSPCA on their charging line several times that night and was very ANGRY that NO ONE called me back or would make a decision, each occasion I phoned I had to explain the whole thing again. It cost me a small fortune from my mobile NOT ONCE DID THEY OFFER TO CALL ME BACK.

IN THE END I PHONED ROUND AND FOUND A VET TO KILL IT – That vet arrived at half past midnight NEITHER THE RSPCA NOR THE OWNERS bothered to contact me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was the one that got it into a pen and waited with a dying animal for 5 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!

This is not the first occasion I have reported a dying farm animal with no response that coupled with their attitude and unnecessary fixed policies, when rehoming animals, I’m afraid in my eyes have undone any good they do do.
 
Agree with your sentiments HanandHen - I do recall someone recounting (on the news) with horror about a greyhound trainer who dispatched dogs who could no longer race. The kennel hand said 'the dogs used to go up to the trainer wagging their tails, and he shot them between the eyes'. Very brutal sounding I know, but what did the dogs know about it? Nothing, they died happily wagging their tails at the trainer who they loved
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I dont think based purely on what I have read about this story that it would have been more humane to PTS using a lethal injection
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I've posted in news so I'll post here too! Right, bolt/gun use, where is the problem it is a recognised instant humane method of euthanasia and more humane in my mind with dogs that are unsociable/aggressive than manhandling/muzzling and holding down such a dog to be injected, the police have done it for years too (with guns not bolt). It sounds harsh but the dog knows nothing.
With regard to why a decision was made.... I can only guess that the kennels (as all rescue kennels!) where full to overflowing, 10 kennels cannot be found just like that, especially for dogs requiring specialist care and handling. The rspca does work closely with some agencies but not others due to clashes in policies such as rehoming dogs that have bitten, non destruction policies on un rehomeable dogs, which are left to go insain in kennels, non home checking etc etc, (a local rescue rehomes alot of dogs for the council, unfortunately most of the dogs then end up in the local rspca shelter because the rescue weren't selective enough about getting the right home!!)

As far as contained animals are concerned, well if an officer has to travel 2hrs to get to you and the bird flies off on arrival, it's a bit of a wasted journey, hence the reason for asking for animals (non harmful) to be contained.....
 
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