I'm not sure why you title is listed no more pets or dog shows in California, and I hope you aren't listening to some of the propaganda put out by sporting dog enthusiasts or the or more appropriately called dog fighting fanatics.
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SB 250 allows individuals and responsible breeders to get a license to leave a dog or indoor cat unaltered. Local authorities would have the right to revoke or refuse an unaltered license for violations of their animal-control ordinances.
There would be no “puppy police” going door to door seeking unaltered pets. If you own a pet, and care for and maintain control of that pet, you should never have a reason to hear from animal services.
On the other hand, this measure recognizes that people who allow their unaltered animals to run free, operate back yard puppy mills that dump their “excess inventory” on shelters, or are found guilty of animal abuse or neglect do contribute greatly to the pet overpopulation problem and should not be allowed to keep or obtain an unaltered license. SB 250 The Pet Responsibility Act - Official Website |
Are responsible breeders allowing dogs to run free? Are responsible breeders filling up the shelters? According to the CDPH, in the last 5 years the total yearly number of dogs and cats entering California municipal shelters increased from 729,238 to 835,642, a 14.6% statewide increase. The increase in animals entering shelters and the tragic increase in euthanasia rates is due to:
· People abandoning their pets because of financial problems
· Accidental litters from unaltered pets
· Over-breeding of dogs and cats
· Stray dogs and cats reproducing
It underscores the need for spay and neuter laws like SB 250.
I urge everyone to watch this video.
SB 250 The Pet Responsibility Act - Official Website We are killing too many dogs, something needs to be done. This will not hurt good breeders!