June 2018
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March 2018
February 2018
Our "died in care" looks a bit scary this month, so let us explain. We lost 4 puppies to Parvo despite being hospitalized and we also lost 3 bottle puppies who were just too young to thrive, the euthanasia number was a dog who had caught a contagious illness that had progressed to the point where he no longer had and quality of life.
January 2018
The Hill Country SPCA will never Euthanize an animal for time or space reasons, however we do loose neonatal or "underage" puppies and kittens due to a whole host of reasons, but mainly failure to thrive.
The policy regarding euthanasia of animals under our care is that no animal will be euthanized unless:
1. Medical Necessity: The animal is proven to have a disease or injury so severe as to be untreatable, incurable, or irreparable by currently available humane medical procedures. At least two Hill Country SPCA directors must agree, AFTER consulting with a licensed veterinarian regarding the animal’s condition, that euthanasia is indicated.
2. Dangerous aggression beyond rehabilitation: The animal is so vicious as to be a threat to other animals or human companions, and such temperament is deemed not correctable by available professional training methods. At least two Hill Country SPCA directors must agree, after consulting with an Animal Behavior Consultant, that euthanasia is indicated.
1. Medical Necessity: The animal is proven to have a disease or injury so severe as to be untreatable, incurable, or irreparable by currently available humane medical procedures. At least two Hill Country SPCA directors must agree, AFTER consulting with a licensed veterinarian regarding the animal’s condition, that euthanasia is indicated.
2. Dangerous aggression beyond rehabilitation: The animal is so vicious as to be a threat to other animals or human companions, and such temperament is deemed not correctable by available professional training methods. At least two Hill Country SPCA directors must agree, after consulting with an Animal Behavior Consultant, that euthanasia is indicated.
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