tunza Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 do not go off on one a yes or no with some information would be appreciated thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 how would it be done ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunza Posted February 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Legal or not I couldn't have ever done it. But that's just me and we're all different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Plenty do , and after having to watch the multiple attempts the vet made on the last one I lost I wish I had the stomach to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Had my girl put to sleep last week after 10 1/2 years, I couldn't have done it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hunts shoot foxhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 I nearly did this a couple of dogs back purely because I couldn't face taking the dog to the vets, I was too upset. Fortunately with the help of my partner I did end up at the vets, she went ahead and dealt with the formalities and I went straight thru to where the deed was done. A much better prospect, I shan't consider shooting a dog again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) Farmers have always done it themselves, at least, they did when I was a lad I couldn't do it Edited February 4, 2016 by Vince Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 My neighbour did it for his old Staffie. He cared for it well all its life can't fault him and when the time come the vet said it was £120, so he took it out for a walk with his shotgun. Not something most would do but quick etc I'd imagine. Know one of the lads done it for a bloke who's lab went proper nasty , he was too upset to do it himself but knew the dog was a liability so this fella did it for him. Legally I think it's unacceptable to cause pain and suffering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Yes, it is legal, as long as the method of destruction is deemed as humane. For what it's worth, ask a mate to do it as they are not so emotionally attached and the job will likely be done better . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 I rang the vet, they came to us. He was my best mate so I don't care how much it cost, he was comfortable in his own home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Yes it is legal but if your going to do it do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) Not for me im afraid do the decent thing and take him to the vets,show the dog some respect BB Edited February 4, 2016 by Bluebarrels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Definitely Not for me, I couldn't bring my self to shoot my dogs, I think the vets is much more, painless and respectful for your dog. Cost shouldn't even come into the equation they deserve to be put to sleep in your arms rather than die looking down the barrel of a shotgun!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 If you think it will be less traumatic for the dog than taking it to the vets then crack on. It takes a strong bloke to do it but if you think you can then good on you. A shot to the back of the head with a shotgun will be as humane as it gets as long as it's placed properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Not for me im afraid do the decent thing and take him to the vets,show the dog some respect BB + 1 , best post so far, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 do what is best for your dog, if it don't like going to the vet's as it will cause him stress and you can do it right then do it. i am lucky that my dog love's the vet's so when the time comes he will go there tail wagging. colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Plenty do , and after having to watch the multiple attempts the vet made on the last one I lost I wish I had the stomach to do it. Same here, my girl has to go in tomorrow as she has suddenly gone real ill. If it comes to it I may do it myself this time to save us both the grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 I've never shot a largish mammal at close range. Is it messy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Somebody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 No mess and very quick. Shoot them in the ribs . I can't take them to the vets , sometimes they know what's coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 No mess and very quick. Shoot them in the ribs . I can't take them to the vets , sometimes they know what's coming. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AULD YIN Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Not what the OP is asking but its not something i could do . johnnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Shooting a dog, while effective, seems too brutal for what many consider a pet or companion. It's a pity that you cannot self administer a chemical solution at home.If it came to it, with my old lurcher, I'd happily pay the premium of a home visit from a vet, I'd even do the injection myself. She has earned the right to leave us with the minimum of stress. It's a real pity I can't elect myself for the same treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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