To: Governor Gavin Newsom
Support Sheltered Cats and Dogs
There are to many cats and dogs euthenized every day in every state across America that would have a much better chance of being adopted if pet shops/stores were not allowed to sell cats/kittens and dogs/puppies.
When a party wishes a cat or a dog, a visit to any local animal humane shelter will almost quarantee a fine family member to take home. They will show caring love and tons of fun when treated w/TLC.
It's not the fault of the animal that it is where it is. They each deserve a better life...be that someone in their life.
Perhaps the state could offer some kind of tax incentive to pet stores that direct customers seeking a dog or cat to a local shelter with an introduction form. If a dog/cat is adopted from that shelter, that shelter completes the introduction form and sends it in to the state Animal Humane division or a similar post for a specified tax incentive review.
Again, California would be in the forefront, caring for her abandoned pet population...in a very humane way.
Thank you for your time and consideration w/this humane issue that needs to be addressed.
When a party wishes a cat or a dog, a visit to any local animal humane shelter will almost quarantee a fine family member to take home. They will show caring love and tons of fun when treated w/TLC.
It's not the fault of the animal that it is where it is. They each deserve a better life...be that someone in their life.
Perhaps the state could offer some kind of tax incentive to pet stores that direct customers seeking a dog or cat to a local shelter with an introduction form. If a dog/cat is adopted from that shelter, that shelter completes the introduction form and sends it in to the state Animal Humane division or a similar post for a specified tax incentive review.
Again, California would be in the forefront, caring for her abandoned pet population...in a very humane way.
Thank you for your time and consideration w/this humane issue that needs to be addressed.
Why is this important?
There are to many cats and dogs euthenized every day in every state across America that would have a much better chance of being adopted if pet shops/stores were not allowed to sell cats/kittens and dogs/puppies.
When a party wishes a cat or a dog, visit any local animal humane shelter and take one home. It's not the fault of the animal that it is where it is.
All of my pets have come from my local animal humane socitey shelter and I have never never been disappointed. I walk in and ask to see the dog or cat that has been there the longest and will generally take that one home.
The cost will bd equal or less than most pet store purchases and the pet from the shelter will be spayed/neutered, will have it's required shots and will be collared w/a current I.D. tag.
When a party wishes a cat or a dog, visit any local animal humane shelter and take one home. It's not the fault of the animal that it is where it is.
All of my pets have come from my local animal humane socitey shelter and I have never never been disappointed. I walk in and ask to see the dog or cat that has been there the longest and will generally take that one home.
The cost will bd equal or less than most pet store purchases and the pet from the shelter will be spayed/neutered, will have it's required shots and will be collared w/a current I.D. tag.