*This is the latest update from Many tears rescue:*

9-12-09 update REMEMBER WHEN THE RSPCA SAID THE FOLLOWING TO THE TELEGRAPH:

Quote:

"It was an absolutely extreme case. The bolt gun is certainly not used routinely by our officers."

LIARS !!!!!




It has taken months of questioning them, and the RSPCA has been
very elusive, but today one of the people questioning them has
received the following reply.

Thank you for your inquiry.

Please accept our apologies for the delay in response; this is due to
an exceptionally high number of inquiries received over recent months
and it is taking some time to reply to them all.

Not all the figures you have requested are available and we would
normally require greater background and context so that we can
understand the purposes for which the statistics will be used. However,
we hope you find the following information helpful.

On average the Society rehomes over 60,000 animals every year. It has
been necessary for our inspectorate to euthanase 576 dogs so far this
year, 65 by captive bolt. The use of the captive bolt is the quickest
and kindest approach under certain circumstances, but the Society
recognises that it may be perceived as a controversial method of
euthanasia for companion animals.

Sadly, the RSPCA is often seen as the charity of last resort and so
that an animal's welfare is not compromised further, euthanasia is
often the kindest option. No one working for the Society finds this
aspect of their role at all easy. Until there is greater recognition of
the issues surrounding indiscriminate breeding and irresponsible pet
ownership it is likely to remain an aspect of our work.

We have new campaigns and education programmes planned for 2010 that will highlight and address these fundamental concerns.

Other animal welfare charities claim they do not put animals to sleep
but say they are unable to assist owners in many more challenging
circumstances. The RSPCA does not believe this is an acceptable
response as further animal suffering is often the result.

Thank you again for contacting the Society, and we hope the above information has been of interest.

Kind regards
RSPCA HQ Advice Team



SO RSPCA, HAVE THESE OTHER 55 BEEN EXTREME CASES AS WELL?????

Yes we all know that sometimes dogs do have to be pts but how can the RSPCA say this method be acceptable in this day and age

Hello All,

For those that may not be aware there is still an on line petition trying to get the RSPCA to stop using the captive bolt gun as a means of euthaniasia.

I would urge everyone to sign this. The petition can be found here:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/manytearsrescue/

I think it was disgusting of the RSPCA to behave like this, they did not even bother to contact a vet or any GSD welfare organisation. These dogs could have been saved but for the lazy attitude of the RSPCA.

Karen

I have already signed it. totally agree with you.

me too