Euthanizing aggressive dogs
A Jack Russell terrier type dog (not pictured) was killed in a regional pound last week since of his extremely aggressive behavior, according to 4 Luv of Dog, a Fargo dog rescue. Because of the dog’s aggression, he was thought about by the pound to be “unadoptable.”
My instant reaction was shock. was there truly nobody in the area capable of assisting this dog? exactly how can a group phone call themselves a rescue if they aren’t willing to rescue every dog? Why didn’t I assist him? (In this situation the pound would not release the dog to rescues because of its aggression, according to 4 Luv of Dog.)
My more rational self reminded me that I hadn’t volunteered to foster this dog even before I understood he was aggressive. I likewise recognize dogs are euthanized every day, including healthy dogs, young dogs as well as friendly dogs. This dog was not friendly as well as most likely not healthy either.
When is it acceptable to kill a dog because of aggression issues? Is it ever OK?
Obviously there is no correct answer. however sooner or later, anyone included in dog rescue as well as even some who aren’t will play a part in making this choice.
My simplified answer: There are circumstances when the very best option is to kill the dog.
That being said, I likewise believe every dog can be rehabilitated to the point of living an almost typical as well as risk-free life. It’s just that resources are usually unavailable, the danger of a person getting injured is as well excellent as well as more legislations are available banning dangerous dogs.
I admire the web master of 4 Luv of dog Rescue for honestly publishing information about the impounded terrier on its house page as well as admitting he would not be rescued. I’m sure the organization will get at least some unfavorable comments for its decision to publish this info, even if the pound would not release the dog.
No other shelter or rescue group in the area was able to assist the terrier either. Adopt-A-Pet of Fargo Moorhead did not. The F-M Humane society did not. 4 Luv of dog Rescue was the only group I am conscious of that at least acknowledged the dog.
No one assisted this dog, as well as everybody who is a true dog enthusiast should feel at fault for the result.
Euthanizing an aggressive dog
My own parents – two of the world’s biggest dog enthusiasts – had their aggressive spaniel “dealt with” when I was about 3 years old.
I’m not sure if Abby ever got a new home, however her possibilities were not good. dog aggression is a serious issue, even more serious when a 3-year-old as well as a infant are at risk.
In his book “A great Dog,” Jon Katz composed about the intense bond he showed one of his rescued border collies, Orson. anyone who criticized Jon’s decision to euthanize Orson after the dog attacked several people is missing something. People are quick to criticize others.
Confinement, medical treatment as well as endless rehabilitation are always choices, however not necessarily choices in the very best rate of interest of the dog or the people who like him. No dog is worth the life of a human.
As for the terrier supposedly euthanized in Fargo last week, he is one example of why more work needs to be done – more communication, more education, much better info on training, on socialization, on exercise as well as adoption.
It’s not just the huge dogs, the shepherd mixes as well as the pitbulls that end up as victims. It is every dog.
Do you believe it is right to euthanize an aggressive dog?