In The News: Recent Happenings
Los Angeles City Council Votes For The Animals February 1st 2008
The success of the bill in Los Angeles may very well become precedent-setting legislation that could inspire other cities.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10 to 1 today to approve mandating the spaying and neutering of domestic cats and dogs aged four months or older. Before a packed room of supporters and opponents, the decision was met with applause by those in attendance who see this as a major step forward in managing animal overpopulation. Although the bill will require a second reading within the next seven days, the groundswell of support indicates that it is likely to pass.
Currently a campaign is underway to push forward a similar law at the state level. The success of the bill in Los Angeles may very well become precedent-setting legislation that could inspire other cities, townships, and municipalities across the country to adopt similar measures. The successful implementation of this law will no doubt save countless animals from ending up on the street, in shelters, or being euthanized.
