Like all dog lovers, I was absolutely shocked to read about the R$PCA's use of a captive bolt gun to put down 10 German Shepherds in Pontardawe, Swansea Valley, South Wales.
The rescue organisation were called in by a family member after the owner of the Shepherds had passed away. The family were apparently told that they should contact other rescue organisations, as the dogs would almost certainly be euthanised if the R$PCA took them. However, both the German Shepherd Dog rescue and The Dog's Trust have stated that they were not contacted by any one with regards to this matter. The R$PCA were again contacted by the next-of-kin, at which point they went to the property. Once there, the dogs were "assessed."
In an official statement, the R$PCA claimed that "none of the dogs were at all suitable for re-homing due to concerns about their aggressive behaviour and lack of socialisation with people. The dogs were also suffering from a severe skin condition"
Following a discussion with 8 other officers, it was decided that the dogs should be euthanised using a captive bolt gun, as this would"minimise distress to the dogs, while also being the safest method for those people responsible for dealing with the animals"
How is this not distressing?? Who are they trying to fool??
A captive bolt gun is the weapon of choice in slaughterhouses. That's right, they are used in the killing of COWS. But that isn't the worst of it. The bolt gun does NOT kill the animal outright. It is placed against the head, and stuns the animal, creating a hole in the head. To finish the dastardly deed, a rod must then be forced into the animals brain. It is bloody, painful and downright CRUEL.
A spokesperson for the organisation said that "Restraining the dogs and then shaving a limb to prepare for a lethal injection would have caused these animals unnecessary suffering, due to the animals suffering from a severe skin condition"
HOW IS THAT WORSE THAN PINNING A DOG DOWN, SHOOTING A HOLE IN ITS HEAD, THEN STABBING IT IN THE BRAIN???
I fail to believe that these dogs could not have been helped by organisations such as German Shepherd Dog Rescue, and I am positive that many people, myself included, would have offered whatever help they could give to save these poor dogs.
They were somebody's pets. They were loved and cared for, and regardless of a lack of socialisation, should have been given a chance to have a full and happy life. Instead they were cruelly and unnecessarily slaughtered.
Unfortunately, many people are still donating thousands of pounds to the R$PCA, some of which goes into the pockets of the inspectors responsible for this vile crime.
Many rescue organisations rely on small donations to keep afloat, and which are run by volunteers who often work long hours for absolutely no money. These are the people who truly care about animals, dedicated to do whatever they can to help.
The R$PCA, on the other hand....well, I will say no more.
Please take a few moments to click on the link below and follow the instructions to sign the petition. (On the "News" page)
http://www.manytears.co.uk/
There is also lots of information on what else you can do to raise awareness of this crime.
We need to stop this cruelty NOW, before more innocent dogs are needlessly killed by those who are supposed to be helping them.
How would you feel if it was your pet?
NOTE: Due to bullying and threats of legal action by the high paid lawyers employed by the R$PCA, it is now very naughty to use the acronym of the organisation.
A letter to Jayne Shenstone of the German Shepherd Rescue, from an R$PCA lawyer states:
"the protection afforded by the trade mark registration process and the Trade Marks Act 1994 effectively covers the use of the RSPCA acronym in upper and lower case"
Therefore, as you may have noticed, I've had to tweak it a bit!
"This post was first published on Lunatic's Asylum"
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