Euthanasia rates for stray dogs triple as more animals enter UK shelters

A collaborative study involving University Centre Reaseheath has identified a tripling of euthanasia rates for stray dogs over a three-year period. Published in the journal Animals, the research highlights a significant shift in breed types entering the system and underscores Reaseheath’s commitment to advocating for higher standards in canine welfare and informed policy.

Niamh MacLoughlin

Paige McCormack Lecturer/Course Manager Paige completed BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical Route) at Harper Adams University, gaining a 1st class degree with her dissertation investigating veterinary referral routes for problem behaviours in companion animals. Paige is in the process of changing from a provisional member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors […]