UK Spaniel Rescue will only euthanise dogs under the following circumstances:
Health reasons
• In cases of severe ill health /pain / disability which cannot be treated
• In cases of ill health which could be treated, but with extremely guarded outcome, and / or poor quality of life outcome
• In cases of contagious disease, that poses risk of infection to healthy animals or that poses a potential severe risk of infection to humans
Behavioural reasons
• Where the behaviour of an animal poses significant risk of injury to handlers
• Where the behaviour of an animal poses significant risk of injury to members of the public
• Where the behaviour of an animal poses significant risk of injury to other animals
• Where an animal exhibits significant and unmanageable stress in the kennel environment
• Where an animal’s mental health is severely affecting quality of life and affecting their physical health.
Policy
The five welfare needs should always be considered as guiding principles when setting out the parameters in your euthanasia policy to ensure best practice and decision making.
1. The need for a suitable environment
2.The need for a suitable diet
3. The need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
4. The need to be housed with, or apart, from other animals
5. The need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
Euthanasia will only ever be carried out with the agreement of a veterinary surgeon and by a veterinary surgeon.
The person responsible for this policy/procedure is: Andrea Phillips
This policy has been approved by the Board of Trustees.
Policy approved date 22nd October 2024
This policy is reviewed on an annual basis by the Board of Trustees.
Next Review due: October 2025