Rescue Group Supports Connecticut Pet Trust Legislation
I recently wrote about the proposed legislation in Connecticut regarding statutory pet trusts and have received many different responses.
I posted some of them here.
Apparently, this issue has really struck a nerve during these difficult economic times, as I continue to receive additional comments.
The most recent one is here, written by Robin;
"I volunteer with an Animal Rescue group in CT and I also have seven cats of my own. I've seen, too many times, when an owner dies or goes into Assisted Living, that their pets are either euthanized or there's a crazy rush to find placement in a foster home or shelter for the animal. Often, those animals, themselves, are sick or elderly. It's difficult and time consuming to find older animals homes and many end up dying while waiting for placement. It hits the Rescue groups in the pocket since we can barely afford food and litter and now we have to come up with medical care costs, too. We could do far more to save more animals if we didn't have the burden of caring for pets without Trusts.
What this Bill would do is to allow Rescue groups to place animals with senior citizens (which rescue groups are reluctant to do now) without fear that those placements would be bad for the animal. This would also allow so many MORE animals to find homes, it might very positively effect the number of animals that die every year---and we're STILL looking at MILLIONS of animals being killed due to overcrowding in Shelters.
"Yes, the Economy stinks and there are many problems in this world. Regardless of the timing, it's something simple that can be done and put into effect NOW. It's a quick fix to a long term problem. Let's fix it and move on. I think it's a GREAT idea and I hope the Bill is passed and other states join us..."
You can visit their website here.
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