- October 14, 2024
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Halifax Humane Society will no longer be placing dogs with a history of biting or known aggressive behavior, as this will result in the euthanasia of the dog, the organization announced in a press release on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Dogs currently meeting those parameters will be euthanized as a result of the operational shift, which is effective immediately.
"It is our responsibility as a leader of animal welfare in our area to continue to place animals while prioritizing the best interest of the community and public safety," HHS said in the press release. "This will impact our live release rate. As difficult as these decisions always are, it is important, in the spirit of transparency, to communicate how this will impact both our organization and our community moving forward.
HHS states that the organization understands the risk of future aggression that comes with adopting dogs with a prior history of aggression.
"We strive to give every animal every opportunity we can within our limited resources," the press release states. "One incident has the ability to cripple, or possibly even shut down, Halifax Humane Society. The number of animals potentially affected in that event would be devastating to our community."
The animal shelter stated it would continue to save as many lives as possible, but that they must do so "in a way that is responsible for our community and for the animal’s needs, while allowing us to continue our work in animal welfare and to be a community resource."
"We understand the emotional impact the loss of lives has on everyone reading or hearing about this," HHS stated. "In turn, please understand the impact these decisions have on our staff and volunteers who care for and dedicate our lives to these animals daily. We ask for your continued support to further the mission for the sake of the thousands of animals Halifax Humane Society continues to save annually."
