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I suppose this could fit into "SOS" or the "ferals" forum, but since it has wider implications, I'm going to post it here in the Lounge.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/West/06/2....ap/index.html
I wouldn't want to see a healthy, adoptable animal get euthanized over an unadoptable feral due to space constraints, but it seems like some controls can be put into place or they can explore other solutions. I also wouldn't want a feral to be stressed for a week before being put to sleep, but "strays" seems to have a wide definition.
As always, it seems like an issue of treating the symptom (overtaxed shelter system) instead of the problem (additional funding, supporting TNR programs, encouraging responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter campaigns, etc...).
http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/West/06/2....ap/index.html
I think in the case of an injured animal or one that is truly a danger to people...then OK. If they're having space problems, then they should devote additional resources to space problems or TNR, in my opinion, to get a better hold on the root cause of the issue.SACRAMENTO, California (AP) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to repeal a state law that requires animal shelters to hold stray dogs and cats for up to six days before killing them.
Instead, there would be a three-day requirement for strays. Other animals, including birds, hamsters, potbellied pigs, rabbits, snakes and turtles, could be killed immediately.
I wouldn't want to see a healthy, adoptable animal get euthanized over an unadoptable feral due to space constraints, but it seems like some controls can be put into place or they can explore other solutions. I also wouldn't want a feral to be stressed for a week before being put to sleep, but "strays" seems to have a wide definition.
As always, it seems like an issue of treating the symptom (overtaxed shelter system) instead of the problem (additional funding, supporting TNR programs, encouraging responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter campaigns, etc...).