Dogs are known as man’s best friend, but in America, many of us don’t treat dogs or cats very well. Most people think that pets who enter the nearly 5000 independently operated community animal shelters in America usually find new homes. According to the ASPCA, a less happy fate awaits them. Nearly, 60% of dogs and 70% of cats who enter shelters are euthanized. That’s 3 million domestic animals per year crying out for someone to speak for them yet they are left to face death alone in what was intended to be a place of refuge. Additionally, the violence perpetrated on animals has been proven to have a direct correlation to community violence.
Civic leaders in a handful of cities around the U.S., including Austin, Texas, are doing something to change this intolerable situation. They have successfully implemented a NO-KILL policy in their animal shelters proving it is possible to reverse this gruesome reality. To expand the NO-KILL model nationwide, a high-profile figure backed by sufficient resources must take the lead.
Bo—The White House dog—is perfectly positioned to speak on behalf of these beleaguered animals who want nothing more than a loving home. Help us gather 3 million signatures, one voice for each of the 3 million innocent pets who find themselves through no fault of their own on “Death Row” in animal shelters each year. Ask Bo to Speak Up for Homeless Pets!
Sign the petition at:
http://signon.org/sign/ask-bo-to-speak-up-for
http://signon.org/sign/ask-bo-to-speak-up-for
2 comments:
Good cause, thank you, awareness, education, action, advocating is the key!
MyLy
www.dogsofagoodsociety.blogspot.com
Adoption is the way to go! Check out this awesome event that Found Animals is putting on for the holidays. It's called the Twelve Pets of Christmas adoption event. They have a list of twelve categories of pets that are less likely to be adopted and are offering $30 of cats, and $40 of dogs. Check it out!
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