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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
News Spay/Neuter News That Doesn't Involve Bob Barker
Posted By Karen Shugart on Tue, Jul 17, 2007 at 10:52 AM
The 2007 Charlotte-Mecklenburg animal control stats are in, and once again, it's obvious this community is failing to care adequately for animals. More than 12,000 cats and dogs were killed in the last 12 months. (The shelter stats are for the fiscal year, which runs July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.)
As an occasional volunteer at CMPD shelter (disclosure alert), I certainly can't say it's animal control's fault. They're a dedicated bunch who work their asses off. But they can't find homes for 19,000 animals a year. Nor can they be blamed for the people who don't spay and neuter their pets.
Sen. Nancy Kinnaird is trying to get the legislature to add 50 cents to the rabies tag fee.
The proceeds would benefit the state's spay/neuter fund. You'd think this would be a relatively innocuous measure, even by the anti-tax crowd's standards. But no. Among the groups that oppose such measures is the anti-animal rights group, N.C. Responsible Animal Owners Alliance.
PETA, of course, is supporting it, as is the Humane Society of the United States.
Kinnaird has said in her online newsletter that she's having a hard time getting the lege's Finance Committee to consider the bill, so if you have a chance, give Raleigh a call.
In the meantime, here are some spay/neuter resources where people can find low-cost surgeries and information on how to reduce animal overpopulation:
Cabarrus Spay Neuter ClinicSpay-Neuter Assistance Program of North Carolina
SPAY/USA: This national program, run by the North Shore Animal League, can help you find a low-cost clinic.
Another resource, courtesy of Operation Catnip.
N.C. Voters for Animal Welfare keeps track of legislative activity.
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