Silverfoxfintry
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I was wondering about the legality of destroying your dog.
Legality of destroying your dog.
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D'you mean in the 'a shotgun cartidge is cheaper than a vet' sort of way?
It ocurred to me instantly - an unsentimental and economical mentality, and rightly cautious to avoid breaking the law.
rick6point5
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Why?
countrryboy
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I don't want to come across wrong here but does happen quite often with farmers and keepers dogs, often go to 'the farm'
No idea the legality not something i've ever looked into or done
Know lad that done it to his old dog but that was as it absolutely hated the vets so thought it was kinder to do it his self
No idea the legality not something i've ever looked into or done
Know lad that done it to his old dog but that was as it absolutely hated the vets so thought it was kinder to do it his self
AN DU RU FOX
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this happens quite a lot when someones kept dogs and in some weird way of sentimentality towards the dog dont want someone else to do it,i know in this day and age it sounds totally wrong but ,and its a big but if the animals on its last legs so to speak or suffering,whos to judge and no im not condoning it,doug
Was told by the FEO at interview (hadent asked or mentioned anything so dont know why she brought it up ) that i cant legally shoot Dogs with the Fire arms even attacking sheep as they wouldnt be conditioned for it . as i got AOLQ on all rifles Im assuming dogs do not qualify as Quarry
but a shotgun would be ok ???
but a shotgun would be ok ???
I'd rather take an "old friend" to the woods with a 22 rimfire for one last outing than queue at the vets so someone else may do the deed.
I don't see it in monetary terms but rather facing up to a certain responsibility and doing the right thing however difficult emotionally.
Far better to remember your bundle of joy in their favourite environment one last time than a shivering shadow of their self in the Waiting Room.
K
I don't see it in monetary terms but rather facing up to a certain responsibility and doing the right thing however difficult emotionally.
Far better to remember your bundle of joy in their favourite environment one last time than a shivering shadow of their self in the Waiting Room.
K
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My dog my responsibility I could not take my dog to the vets.When the time comes they go for their last walk there is no stress on the dog all the stress is on me. That is the way it should be as easy as possible for the dog.Too many dogs are allowed to suffer for too long because of owner feelings.Just read Klenchblaize's post and fully agree 110%, money does not come into it either.
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Killing your dog is not an illegal act providing it is done humanely. Dogs are viewed as property in law but are offered protection in that it is illegal to cause unnecessary suffering. Providing the method of ending life is as pain free as euthanasia as performed by a vet then I can see no problem. Obviously your FAC would need to be conditioned appropriately but a shotgun would not. The issue comes if something goes wrong as it could be argued that unnecessary suffering has been caused
Silverfoxfintry
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All my dogs are fit and healthy, but I have known I farmer to do it himself.
i was just wondering if it was legal and if so in what circumstances.
i was just wondering if it was legal and if so in what circumstances.
Yup - I can understand this idea also.
as long as you do it efficiently and without causing suffering it probably is "not illegal" A little while ago there was a case of someone who shot and bbq ed his staffie because he was fed up with it and they tried charging him with animal cruelty but couldn't build a case. from a vets perspective if you do it properly it would not suffer, but then again why are you killing it? as even for vets it is illegal to destroy a healthy animal without due cause. price wise I would be very surprised if a little shot of pentobarb would be that expensive (killed plenty of farm dogs and hounds for a few pounds). And yes plenty of farmers shoot their own dog when it is old and dying. Can't say I blame them. No drag to the vets when it is afraid and in pain, jabbed by the needle when being hold down by his distraught owner. they are unconscious withing seconds but still a lot more fuss and distress etc before the jab. at least if you shoot them they are none the wiser and dead instantly. this is the same for any animal. Of course the general public sees being put down by a vet as the kindest thing, while in reality being shot in your own stable by a familiar person is a far more humane/friendly way to go.
btw, being a vet I don't make any profit from putting animals down, I can't speak for everyone in the profession but I would be very surprised if there ever was a vet that made a nice profit out of it...
btw, being a vet I don't make any profit from putting animals down, I can't speak for everyone in the profession but I would be very surprised if there ever was a vet that made a nice profit out of it...
Cut+Squirt
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Irrespective of the legality of it, and from nothing but an entirely moral and sentimental prospective I couldn't agree with you more
NickyA
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I agree with Geordie and Klenchblaize, a one way walk with a friend who has spent his life at your heels. No stress for the dog, sadly stress for the owner. I have a dog who has been to 3 different vets over the years as she never forgets (she was always fine for needles etc) However in the last 3 years she has had 3 major operations all involving general anaesthetic and in 2 cases waking up with less of her body than what she went into the vets! When her time comes I hope I am strong enough.
Been there, done that, and totally agree.
The very least you can do for an old friend at the end of their lives.
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