Fewer stray dogs put down in UK
The number of stray dogs being put to sleep has dropped this year, according to the Dogs Trust.
The animal charity reported that 7743 dogs were put down by councils because they were unable to find them homes, compared to 7798 in 2005.
The charity said pet owners should do more to help reduce the number of strays wondering the streets.
It recommends you get your dog an ID tag and a microchip so that if you lose it you can easily be reunited.
It also said you should get the vet to do a special operation on your dog, called neutering, to stop it having unwanted puppies.
Dogs Trust Chief Executive, Clarissa Baldwin, said: “Unless dog owners think about the commitment needed to look after a dog, dogs will continue to be put to sleep.”