Swarzenegger wants pets killed!

[Susan]

In an email i received today this news article was included.  


SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (news - web sites) 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.


Schwarzenegger has told the state Legislature that the changes could save local governments that operate shelters up to $14 million.


An estimated 600,000 dogs and cats are put to death each year in California, including 34,000 in Los Angeles alone.


The waiting period has caused overcrowding and forced some shelters to kill off animals simply to make room for new ones, said H.D. Palmer, a spokesman for the state Department of Finance.


"Because of space limitations, the shelters are being forced to euthanize animals who are otherwise highly adoptable immediately after the holding time," Palmer said.


Despite Schwarzenegger's huge popularity, some political observers think the proposal will meet stiff resistance.


"There is no organized constituency of cats and dogs, but certainly the pet owners of America will find this reprehensible," said Barbara O'Connor, director of the Institute for the Study of Politics and Media at California State University, Sacramento.


"Cats and dogs are like mom and apple pie," she said. "Don't mess with the pets. Most people prefer them to other people."


The 1998 law is named for former state Sen. Tom Hayden, who said the governor's proposal "will inflict heartbreak on a lot of owners and people in the animal adoption world."

[brumzoo]

I think that is is horrible!  

[buddylover]

I read that yesterday and i couldn't believe it.  I think we should be able to put down governers who don't perform well in office within 72 hours - LOL

[Susan]

Received this in email just a few moments ago.

---Original Message-----
From: A Wells Trained Dog [mailto:info@wellsdogs.com]

ASPCA Legislative Alert


Dear Lee,

Governor Schwarzenegger announced to the media on Friday that he made a terrible mistake proposing the repeal of the Hayden law. He said he loves animals and his daughter was of particular influence in recognizing the situation this repeal would have created.

Clearly, the Governor heard your cries!
 
PLEASE THANK Governor Schwarzenegger for recognizing the value of the Hayden legislation and tell him we look forward to working with him on legislation to protect animals in the future. You can contact the Governor at http://www.govmail.ca.gov/.

BE A VOICE FOR THE ANIMALS!!

Sincerely,

Jill Buckley, Esq.
Legislative Liaison, Western Region
National Shelter Outreach

[MyDogsMom]

Oh my I almost got sick.  I was like what more can I take being here in LA makes it so hard.  
Looks like I need to contact the Gov and let him know if they work with Rescue than the shelters would not be so overcrowded.  What do you guys think?