Five stray or unwanted dogs put down every day

Reports from councils around the country show 1,824 pets were euthanised in 2015, a fall of more than a third on the previous year.
Separate figures show 203 retired greyhounds were also put to sleep.
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SUBSCRIBEReports from councils around the country show 1,824 pets were euthanised in 2015, a fall of more than a third on the previous year.
Separate figures show 203 retired greyhounds were also put to sleep.
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