FTA Spay: Sterilize, Protect, Advocate, Yes we will

In the next 4-8 weeks, you'll all be seeing the "We need to re-home our pet..." posts. These are the people who went ahead and purchased puppies, kittens, rabbi...ts...etc. as Christmas gifts who are suddenly allergic, moving, having a baby, don't have time, their kids won't take care of it, didn't think they'd get so big, didn't think they shed, didn't think they needed food.... Problem is, 90% of unwanted pets end up in kill shelters. Allow me to break it down for you. You didn't know you had an allergy? Oops. Don't let the pet suffer, buy some allergy medicine. You're moving? What city are you moving to that doesn't allow dogs? Bullshitville? You have a responsibility to your living, breathing family member to plan ahead to find a house, apartment or condo that will ALLOW your family member. Period. I would be HOMELESS with my pet before giving them up. Oh, you had no idea you were due to have a baby in 2 months? Didn't know that's how it worked.. Get a dog trainer and remember that the pet was your child first. Don't have time to let a dog out, or to have a dog just sit next to you while you're home? Really? So they're better off in a shelter than waiting in your house for you to get home? Ok, perhaps get another pet to keep them company or look for a local dog-sitter. Oh, you mean your five-year-old didn't step up to the plate to feed, walk and scoop poop like they promised? I guess it's time for YOU to step up and role model for your child. Wrong size? Not cute as an adult? Sheds too much? Barks? Breathes? Not quite the personality you expected? Look in a mirror, how did you turn out? Should we send you back? Guess what? If the roles were reversed, your dog would NEVER LET YOU GO. Photo from Ross County Humane Society REPOSTED 2019

Cats bond to place more than they do to people. Be patient with a new cat, give them time, and consider the traumas and change your new kitty has endured before finding a home with you. Thank you

In January 2018, pet stores were supposed to be banned from selling puppy mill dogs and cats but apparently there was a loophole, and all the puppy mills received 501(c)3 status and began calling themselves "rescue groups." This AB 2152, sponsored by the San Diego Humane Society, will once and for all stop the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits for profit by pet stores. They will, instead, be allowed to offer space to shelters and rescue groups to offer animals for adoption from their store and receive no profit off the adoption. It has already passed the Senate and Assembly. Please ask Gov Newsom to sign the bill.