A brief historical example of HSUS involvement in mandatory spay-neuter (MSN) in CA:HSUS participated in crafting MSN in Sacramento Co, CA starting in 2004 (pdf). The ordinance was introduced in 2006 and passed in 2007.In 2006, Sacramento Co killed 46% of their shelter pets while owners redeemed 9% and 15% were adopted, rescue accounted for … Continue reading Does HSUS Support SB 250 in CA?
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New Shelter in SC and Some Misinformation
There's a new animal shelter in Florence Co, SC:It spans about 4,600 square feet and has 76 dog pens and 86 cat cages, Christmas said. Generally, animal control officers will keep one animal to a cage to prevent problems such as fighting over food, he said. The old facility could comfortably hold 30 dogs and … Continue reading New Shelter in SC and Some Misinformation
MSN Links
A few examples of bad results for pets after mandatory spay-neuter (MSN) has been enacted:CA:Los Angeles - first year stats under MSN (more analysis of L.A.'s failure here)San Mateo CountyWA:King CountyComparisons between MSN areas and non-MSN areas in CA:Lake County has the highest kill rate in the stateSanta Cruz County kills significantly more pets than … Continue reading MSN Links
