An animal sanctuary with a "don't kill" policy after putting two dogs to sleep because they wouldn't stop biting people. condemned.
Staff at Easterleigh Game Reserve in Blackpool, Ranks, after making the decision to dispose of his two Jacks and Russells for "unpredictable" behavior, social Received massivecondemnationin the media.
However, despite facing criticism that the decision was "selfish" and "ruthless", the Reserve fought back, saying it "cannot be won."
Marty and Jack A puppy known as was spent an extended period of time in a kennel after many unsuccessful attempts to return home.
Dogs were not considered safe around other animals or visitors to the sanctuary.
The decision to put them to sleep was made following a majority vote by his staff at the Sanctuary in May,and Lancashire reports his live.
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LancashireLive)The Reserve's statement reads: Unfortunately everything went awry, leading to issues with both dogs biting.
"Unfortunately, Jack and Marty's behavior was unpredictable.
" Being around them makes me very uncomfortable and nervous.
“No staff member should be bitten on a regular basis at work.
"Because of their unpredictable behavior, the Board of Management and staff made the decision that both dogs were unfit to return home."
"Recently, animal welfare staff took Jack and Marty to the sanctuary to try to improve their lives after living in a kennel for a long time.
"Animals Biting and chewing on this is not a long-term solution, as the reserve is greeted by members of the public looking for adoptions and sponsors.
Sanctuary says that if Jack or Marty were loose, someone could have been bitten.
It added: "People who have visited the sanctuary should know that they, their families, their children, grandchildren and friends should be bitten by these two dogs."
``That way people can post comments on social media that show Easterly Game Sanctuary is irresponsible and unable to protect its staff, visitors and the public. You can't win!"
Sanctuary stressed that the dogs were facing a declining quality of life in their kennels, but they were more prone to chewing. , there was no way to allow interaction.
The Board of Trustees argued that it would be unfair to keep the pair in kennels for the rest of their lives, and decided to hold a vote on what action should be taken.
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The statement continued: The decision to put the dog to sleep was agreed upon as it is not in the best interest for the dog to spend the rest of its life in a kennel facility with a poor quality of life.
"Easterleigh Animal Sanctuary has always adhered to a policy of no culling except on the advice of a veterinarian or where it is deemed to be in the best interest of the animals involved.
”We reiterate that it was agreed in the best interest of Jack and Marty by the majority of the Trustees and staff present at the May 22nd meeting. "
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