Euthanasia practices comply with applicable legislation, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association position statement on euthanasia and the Humane Canada position statement on euthanasia. 

NOTE: If this criterion is partially met, it must be met before the organization may be considered for accreditation. If this criterion is not met, the organization will not be accredited.  

Evidence:  

• Euthanasia policy and protocol that specifies acceptable methods and processes and that include, at minimum, low-stress handling, sedation/anaesthesia, and separation from other animals 
• Staff and volunteer training materials on euthanasia 
• Controlled substance storage policy and description of storage area 
• Recent entries from the controlled substance log 
• Recent records for animals who were euthanized