Does Battersea Dogs & Cat Home put dogs and cats to sleep?
• In certain cases, we do have to make the unfortunate decision to put a dog or cat to sleep but for medical or behavioural reasons only, not because it is taking too long to find the animal a home. Because Battersea is not selective about the dogs we take in – we take in all strays and unwanted pets – we often take in animals with deep rooted behavioural issues and serious medical problems. As an animal rehoming organisation it would not be responsible for us to rehome a dog or cat with serious aggression or medical issues. In these very sad cases, we must make the decision to put the dog or cat to sleep.
