We first reported on this issue back in June, when San Francisco’s Commission on Animal Control and Welfare was deciding whether to include birds in the proposed ban on the sale of small animals within the city limits. The birds were added to the proposed ban, which will be voted on tonight.
Of course, opponents are acting as if no one will ever be able to own a pet in San Francisco ever again, though that is far from the case. What will the effect be? Less impulse buying of small animals and less strain on the city’s animal shelters. People who want to seek out a pet can adopt from shelters or go out of town. And don’t be fooled by the hysterical shrieking of pet store owners; they will stay in business because there is plenty of money in pet supplies…
Every state with over-crowded shelters should follow this lead. Local govt. should make it mandatory! Someone’s finally waking up to this age old, horriffic problem of gassing unwanted pets and stray animals.