Jump to content

The Cost Of Euthanasia


tianakaesha
 Share

Recommended Posts

3/4 weeks ago we had to have one of our oldest boys put to rest (was attacked by another dog) and we went to one of our local vets (ours wasnt open) and they wanted to charge us $200+ to put our old boy to rest(mind you he wasnt even 5kgs), i looked at them and laughed, i said you are joking right???? (the dog was obviously in pain and they wanted ALL of the money right then and there.... wel i said give me the F*@%#n dog i'll go to the rspca as didnt have my wallet or anything with me, we got there and the staff were excellent we said all we needed done was the dog put to sleep , they took him from us put a canular in his leg and took us in to consult room and explained what was going to happen, and did what they had to do, the vet left us with him for awhile and then came back in, we had told the already we were taking him with us, and that was ok'd.

Most vets now days wont allow you to take the loved one home with you because of councils.. they say it is illegal to bury in your yard (the vet said because if the animals body is dug up, what ever gets the body will die from the poison in the body. As long as you dig 5/6 foot hole you are pretty much ok), he wrapped him in a clean blanket and we took him home to put him at rest next to his son.

And you know what they charged us????

$27.00 dollars, mind you i gave them alot more than $27.00, they couldnt have been more caring, and thoughtful.

Any way sorry for babbling on.....

just had to let it all out again...

Cheers

Kathryne Newell

Weeacre Kennels

http://www.dogs.net.au/weeacrekennels

[email protected]

REST IN PEACE RATTY(australian champion eaglevale super smart)

REST IN PEACE TINY (australian champion weeacre ima taze devil)

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RSPCA

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 164
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Persephone I dont think that sounds inhumane at all, it's quick and your animals are completely unaware and in a comfortable environment. It must be terribly hard for you though. I remember putting our pets to sleep in the same way when we were in rural QLD. :love:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think it is rather insensitive for the vet to insist you pay at the time if you are distressed.

Most Vets I have worked with will send an acount out to an existing customer.

Can be a different story with someone unknown to the Clinic.

I have found some of the prices quoted in this thread to be amazing, bordering on completely disgusting.

I agree it could be a reason why some sick/elderly animals are surrendered.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

persephone

I do not see it as cruel or as inhumane. I grew up on a farm and at times, it is the quickest most painless thing that can be done. Rather than letting an animal endure more than it should need to.

the hardest part for me though is not the paying - but the signing of that form. I cry thinking about it. The number of times I have had to sign that form... makes my heart break. I just wish they call all go in their sleep... nicer on them. nicer on us...

My cat Xander is also in a pot, on our balcony. When we buy a place they will all be buried... or I will have them all cremated.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thank you, people...I always feel a bit "crude" doing it that way,even tho most of the dogs are wagging tails when they go- I guess years of working at a vets, as well as the rural upbringing still clash occasionally.Back to the thread, tho..it is cheap money wise..luckily the vets don't charge for my panic phone consults at all hours!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

What if it took more than one shot.

Onr would presume it would be done by someone competent, and if so, there is no question of another shot.

This method is a little violent for some people - and I understand that - however, it is harder on the owner than the animal, who knows nothing. Deliverance at the hands of a friend.

There was a lot of learned discussion some time ago about the best method of euthanasing horses, and on balance, it was decided that shooting was better. I have seen both - and maybe shooting is bettr, but like you, Anne, I like the option which is softer on ME, selfish thing that I am!!

Interesting about burials or cremations. I believe the dog goes to RB, but I still cannot bear to leave the body at the vet for "disposal". I like to bring them home and have a burial - on the property, in winter, when it hadn't rained for a long time, cremations were easier, but at least I knew where they were, which is totally irrational, and I know that.

I don't mind leaving them when I leave a property, because I figure by the time I go, there is nothing left anyhow.

The previous owners of my current property pointed out where the graves were, and they wont be disturbed whilst I live here.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

QUOTE

What if it took more than one shot.

Normally We wouldn't even attempt it if we thought this was the case- as I said, it is at point-blank range, and is instant...it is the noise that makes it seem much more "violent", I guess.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I grew up in the country. I've never known it to take more than one shot for any animal. The thing is that no-one who loved their pet would let someone who was incompetent with a gun do something like this because no matter how out there this may seem for those who think that shooting an animal is unnecessary pain, the point of shooting the animal is to minimise the pain which a long trip to the vet (or the time for the vet to arrive) would just prolong. By using a gun the owner is actually minimising the pain, and yes this method is much harder on the owner than the pet.

Kylie

Link to comment
Share on other sites

As far as the use of fireams. Nope, I could not do that, neither could I watch someone else do that to my dog. What if it took more than one shot. I honestly think the dog would know. The sound of the shot would haunt me to the grave.

I'm with Anne on this one, i'm afraid...

Although if in the situation, I'm sure i'd probably do the same thing Persephone... anything that's short, quick, and painless is fine by me...

However seeing a d*ckhead famiyl friend shoot litters and litters of kittens *couldn't be bothered de-sexing the mother* I guess I'm a little tainted by it...

That and I had the most terrible dream a couple of days ago that Mum shot Tess... I woke in an absolute sweat and in tears... so I guess that the fact that this dream was recent taints my perspective a bit...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

When our beloved labrador who had chronic skin problems, could no longer be sustained on all the treatments, our vets and skin specialist advised us that we had to let her go.

It took 2 months of daily discussion between my husband and I.

She loved going camping with my husband. They went away, just the two of them for two weeks before the day was set. Her grave was dug. A beautiful flowering gum tree selected to mark her resting place.

My husband sent me away to a girl friends house on the morning, as he felt he could not cope with my grief as well as his own.

Our vet travelled an hour to our home. They sat on the tail gate of the ute. The dead was done. She is buried in one of our paddocks, a paddock I could not walk into for over a year.

My husband took 2 years to get over her death before deciding he was ready for another labrador.

Little wonder I am phobic about health issues.

Our vet did not charge us and he had to drive 2 hours out of his way.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

We dont worry about how much it will cost if it has to be done then it is.

It is illegal to bury your dogs & more because of disease it can casue in the ground.

We have all ours cremated,we have 10 lovely urns with our beloved ones in,last month i had to have 2 brothers PTs on the same day & they share a beautiful pottery urn with a lovely saying on it.

As far as were concerned if we move our departed ones come with us,although we did sprinkle the ashes of our young greyhound when he did as he luved running our property so he is a free spirit

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think it is wrong that some vets wont let you take your pet home after he has been PTS. I wonder what some of the owners think happens to them after they leave. I bet they don't think...

Shoved in a plastic bag and thrown in the tip

A mass grave dug with all the pets etc.. that have been put down at that time. :love:

I like to bury my pets in the garden.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

We buried our dogs when we were kids in our yard. Mum and Dad still live there and it's been paved now.

I had Our Guinness cremated and it cost $200 for that. Vet didn't charge me though since i'm basically putting his son through Chef School.

Since I rent, I would never bury my dogs (or any other dog) on my property. I'll be having Cordelia and Gen cremated (as well as Shelby and Kate).

And yep, it is illegal to bury a dog on a residential block, but I've never heard of anyone being in trouble for it. Then again.....depends on the circumstances too.

I know someone who supposedly buried 11 dogs in her yard in one afternoon.......I think THAT amount of dogs being euthanased in one day should be thoroughly investigated by the RSPCA including Exhumation of the bodies now. But thats another story. :shakehead:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Pheeble when I was younger one of my friends fathers used to shoot their unwanted kittens and puppies also. It was absolutely horrifying to me. However it was absolutely normal to his wife and children. The reason it was done? Too expensive to get the dog/cat desexed. Makes me so mad.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have been thinking about this quite a bit...

Quite a lot of us rent by the looks, and many can't bury our pets here, but what if you cannot pay for cremation?

It is terribly heartbreaking to leave your pet at the vets for 'disposal' but to add that extra cost of cremation makes it almost impossible for some people to ge their pets back...

Xander came home with me... but he was a cat and we bought him a very big pot.... but for a dog - I would not have the luxury of a pot big enough...

I think it is sad that for many, it is just not an option to have their pet back...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The number of people who bring their old/sick dogs in for euthanasia to the pound is almost staggering. The pound is located fairly close to a low socio-economic area and they charge $20.00 for surrendering a dog (or cat) to the pound.

A vet, on average will charge at least $50.00-$100.00 dependign on the size of the animal and whilst I would never do it, I can understand why it is done by some. They just simply can not afford to pay the vet bill. At least I know that the pound staff do it respectfully with a quiet kind word and a pat though. Not an ideal place, but better than being dumped in a paddock somewhere to die slowly.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share


×
×
  • Create New...