10 German Sheperds Killed by RSPCA in England

Dozens of people have cancelled their donations to the RSPCA after learning that the UK animal welfare charity killed 10 healthy German shepherd dogs following the death of their guardian. The dogs, who had been kept indoors for several weeks, were said to be aggressive and in poor condition and killed using a captive bolt gun, but various animal shelters condemned the RSPCA for failing to find homes for the dogs. The RSPCA admits that it did not attempt to contact animal shelters for help in finding homes for the dogs.
Jayne Shenstone, founder of German Shepherd Rescue, which rehouses between 200 and 300 alsatians every year, said: “The RSPCA never approached us or any other dog rescue centre. There was no reason for the dogs to be destroyed."
Dozens of people have said they are cancelling standing orders or reconsidering legacies, which earn the RSPCA tens of millions of pounds a year.
An RSPCA spokesman said: “It was an absolutely extreme case. I have never heard of [the captive bolt gun] being used before but apparently eight inspectors, including some very senior and experienced, decided it was the best course of action.”