What happens when animal shelters become full?

When animal shelters become full, they often have to make difficult decisions about which animals to keep and which to euthanize. Some factors that may be considered when making these decisions include:

-The animal's health: Animals who are sick or injured may be given priority for euthanasia.

-The animal's age: Older animals may be given priority for euthanasia, as they may have a lower chance of being adopted.

-The animal's temperament: Animals who are aggressive or difficult to handle may be given priority for euthanasia, as they may pose a risk to staff and volunteers.

-The length of time the animal has been in the shelter: Animals who have been in the shelter for a long time may be given priority for euthanasia, as they may be less likely to be adopted.

-The shelter's resources: Shelters that are overcrowded or understaffed may have to make more difficult decisions about which animals to euthanize.

Animal shelters work hard to find homes for all of the animals in their care, but sometimes euthanasia is necessary to make space for new animals or to prevent animals from suffering.