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A call to action
Aug. 7th, 2008 09:27 amForgive me everyone, I'm getting on my soap box. Two pet related issues.
First, the one that I'd like everyone who reads this look at. Real Simple (a magazine) published an article called Good Riddance: How to Get Rid of Life's Little Annoyances. They included such trivial items as weeds, coffee breath, bad scrabble letters, and pets.
If you could, please take a moment to go to their Contact Us page and click on the link to contact their editors. Let them know that all they're doing is justifying bad behavior.
Now, for those who live in California. The misnamed California Healthy Pets Act is back (aka AB1634 aka the Mandatory Spay/Neuter Act). For those new to this blog, it will require pet owners to have their pets fixed by 4 months or face fines.
I do believe in spaying and neutering pets. Both Buster and Sonora (my family's dogs) and Griffin and Zorro (my cats) were fixed. However, I see the flaws in AB1634.
( If you live in the State of California, please click on the cut and read the rest of the post. I've cut it for length, not for importance )
Contact your representatives in Sacramento (preferably by fax or phone) and let them know that you don't support AB1634. And pass on the word to EVERYONE that you know. No matter what your belief, this just isn't the answer.
First, the one that I'd like everyone who reads this look at. Real Simple (a magazine) published an article called Good Riddance: How to Get Rid of Life's Little Annoyances. They included such trivial items as weeds, coffee breath, bad scrabble letters, and pets.
Pets are not disposable. It's bad enough that celebrities treat dogs like accessories, that people buy rabbits for easter and dump them shortly thereafter... a magazine should not be irresponsible in advocating that behavior. Pets are a long term responsibility. Like children and home ownership. While it is important that people know that there are avenues if they need to rehome their pet, they shouldn't get the idea that pets are trivial.“If you need to find another loving home for a pet, post flyers in community centers, in veterinary offices, and on www.petfinder.com,” says Gail Buchwald, a senior vice president of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Include the animal’s vitals (age, breed, sex, health status) and characteristics (house-trained, great running partner), along with a picture. Be honest and open with a prospective adopter to ensure a good match.
If you could, please take a moment to go to their Contact Us page and click on the link to contact their editors. Let them know that all they're doing is justifying bad behavior.
Now, for those who live in California. The misnamed California Healthy Pets Act is back (aka AB1634 aka the Mandatory Spay/Neuter Act). For those new to this blog, it will require pet owners to have their pets fixed by 4 months or face fines.
I do believe in spaying and neutering pets. Both Buster and Sonora (my family's dogs) and Griffin and Zorro (my cats) were fixed. However, I see the flaws in AB1634.
( If you live in the State of California, please click on the cut and read the rest of the post. I've cut it for length, not for importance )
Contact your representatives in Sacramento (preferably by fax or phone) and let them know that you don't support AB1634. And pass on the word to EVERYONE that you know. No matter what your belief, this just isn't the answer.
