ANSC 250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Phenobarbital, American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals, Overpopulation In Domestic Pets
3 Feb 2017
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More ppl = more pests = more dogs and cats. Beginnings of animal sheltering impound s formed. Aspca would not take over the duties. Act of killing a hopelessly sick individual in a painless way. Specific to animal shelters: includes healthy or treatable companion animals. Still exist and are legal in some state. Before was used for taming dogs, since 1960 used for. How many animals are we euthanizing overpopulation. Less than 5% of cats and 26% dogs are returned to owners. No governmental or national organization to fund overseas management. Mandated by the government to control stray animals. Not liked in the animals shelter world. Take all animals euthanizing when resources become limited. Closes door when the shelter is filled avoids killing. No healthy, adoptable animal should be killed. Look at slide discussing the pros and cons regarding whether homeless companion. Tech that can reunite owners with the dog.
