The great pet debate
In the past I’ve read plenty about pet sterilization.
That I know of, nothing is currently going on in terms of legally forcing sterilization around here, but nearly 40 other cities around the country are pushing to enact laws.
And in some areas sterilization is already the law. For example, pet owners in Los Angeles could face up to a $500 fine if they fail to neuter or spay their pet by the time their furry friend is four months old.
Now I normally never gave this topic much, but after reading a few articles on the debate and reading local police reports, I think it’s time to weigh in on the topic.
Every week I read through Elk River police calls to service, and every time there’s at least a handful of complaints regarding animals.
Sometimes it’s something as trivial as “
I mean really, do I feel bad for the guy at the bar who got drunk and fell down? No.
And I don’t want your sympathy either.
On the topic, we fix our pets (mostly because it keeps them home), but passing laws that are unenforcible serves no one.
Off the subject, you are really good at this blogging thing. Cheers to you.
Let me see, I’ve had 5 cats, 2 dogs and 1 husband sterilized.
Not because, a stupid law tells me to, but because I just feel it’s right.
As Bob Barker always said on The Price is Right “Have your pet spayed or neutered. Help control the pet population”. Isn’t it just the responsible thing to do if you are a pet owner? We shouldn’t need a law to enforce it.
How about this for craziness… the idea of forced sterilization could play into the dangerous dog act.
Don’t believe me, join me and my 2 1/2-year-old German Shepherd Rotweiller at the dog park.
I have nurtured my girl into being the sweetest “inherently dangerous” dog in Minnnesota, but there is one thing and one thing only she DOES NOT LIKE, and that’s a male that gets all humpy-humpy. On two different occassions now, my city-licensed and dog park-licensed girl has lashed out at male dogs who are not neutered. Now Bailie is spayed, but she doesn’t like hormonal dogs trying get up on her. And I don’t like that either. But dog owners sit and chat away on their cell phones, not caring what their dog does.
I’m curious, and worried, as to how quickly one of these owners would try to get my dog listed as dangerous if St. Cloud passes an ordinance.
On the flip side, I got Bailie when she was 8 weeks from the Humane Society in North Minneapolis. She was spayed when I got her!!!!! She has had no health problems from this, but I did research the possible health risks and they were not good. If there is a law established, it should be no earlier than four months.
But as PT suggested, these laws are not enforceable.
Being responsibile for your pet is good… legislation to make you responsible is not so good. Both my Scotties are spayed/neutred with no ill effects. I think many people do the right thing - you only hear about the ones that don’t.