What can you do to stop a shelter from euthanizing a dog?
A friend of a friend is fostering a dog named Pablo and he is scheduled to be euthanized tomorrow. Apparently the shelter wouldn’t allow them to adopt him.
ps: I just heard about this.
weve tried reaching out as well
here’s a post my friend made
for Ottawa Humane Society
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Euthanizing the dog, Pablo, is a premature choice and demonstrates irresponsibility. There is someone who is willing to adopt him and cover the associated costs, and yet you plan to euthanize him tomorrow regardless. This seems negligent. This is not an isolated incident either; there are numerous testimonials from others experiencing heartbreak and grief.
I understand euthanasia is sometimes chosen as the most 'humane' option for an animal, but clearly there have been many instances where inadequate consultation and consent have been given before euthanizing an animal.
This track record contradicts your organization's commitments, especially:
Five Freedoms
- Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour - By providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
- Freedom from Fear and Distress - By ensuring conditions and treatment that avoid mental suffering.
Customer Service Charter
- "We will look for ways to improve services and will learn from comments and complaints"
- "We will take responsibility when dealing with your request, making sure we do whatever is required"
Quite frankly, the latest decision to kill Pablo is not only morally questionable, but not a great look and I am afraid these decisions might make it harder for your organization to thrive and secure the funding it needs to help these animals over the long term. I urge you to quickly reverse the decision to euthanize Pablo, and thoroughly review your processes and organizational values.”””