Erie County needs more Animal Control officers and a spay/nueter program! Stop shooting dogs!!
Target:
County Executive: Mark DiVecchio, Mayor: Joseph Sinnott, City Council Pres.: Rubye Jenkins -Husband, City Council member: Patrick Cappabiaca
Sponsored by:
The City of Erie, PA.
The City of Erie, PA.
"We the undersigned ask that Erie County employ more Animal Control officers to humanely capture stray dogs. Having only one Animal Control officer with the working hours of 8:00AM until 4:30PM cannot properly, and humanly handle all of the calls a city the size of Erie requires. The neglect in this department has resulted in the shooting deaths of at least 10 dogs in the year 2007. We ask that said Animal Control officers work supportingly along side with area Rescues for the benefit of the animals. We also ask that the use of a stun agent be implemented as soon as possible to allow cornered dogs to be given the chance of a complete, calm, educated evaluation of temperment. The Erie police could then concentrate their time on finding, and stopping the abusive owners who use dogs for profit in dog fighting rings that are rampant in Erie.
We also ask that elected Erie County and City Officials start a reduced cost, spay and nuetering program in Erie to help owners afford this needed surgery, and help control over population of these stray animals.
A feral cat spay/nueter release program is also needed in Erie, and we ask that this be implemented as well.
We also ask that elected Erie County and City Officials start a reduced cost, spay and nuetering program in Erie to help owners afford this needed surgery, and help control over population of these stray animals.
A feral cat spay/nueter release program is also needed in Erie, and we ask that this be implemented as well.
We signed the "Erie County needs more Animal Control officers and a spay/nueter program! Stop shooting dogs!!" petition!
# 2,203:
4:23 am PDT, Aug 28,
JULIE GEDGAUDAS, Pennsylvania
Erie desperately needs a spay and neuter program to control the feral populations and reduce pet reproductions in the homes of uneducated owners.
Erie desperately needs a spay and neuter program to control the feral populations and reduce pet reproductions in the homes of uneducated owners.
# 2,202:
2:46 pm PDT, Aug 24,
Martina Bright, Illinois
# 2,201:
3:52 am PDT, Aug 17,
Christina Sims, Pennsylvania
# 2,200:
11:03 am PDT, Jul 29,
Gisel Rodriguez Vale, Puerto Rico
# 2,199:
12:10 pm PDT, Jul 26,
Agnieszka Stepaniuk, Poland
# 2,198:
11:00 am PDT, Jul 23,
Lara Schaaf, Pennsylvania
Absolutely NOT!!!!
Absolutely NOT!!!!
# 2,197:
7:55 am PDT, Jul 23,
Alexa Scharf, Florida
no, i dont think 1 animal control officer can handle all of the strays and dangerous animals.
no, i dont think 1 animal control officer can handle all of the strays and dangerous animals.
i think they should reduce cost of spay and nuter for animals in erie county because there are a lot of animal strays that need to be nutered.
# 2,196:
1:12 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Kimberle Allen, California
This is just awful!! Shooting them? This is in no way making things better.
This is just awful!! Shooting them? This is in no way making things better.
# 2,195:
6:35 am PDT, Jun 23,
Bonnie Ford, Pennsylvania
# 2,194:
4:46 am PDT, Jun 12,
Carrie Loholdt, Massachusetts
# 2,193:
11:34 am PDT, Jun 7,
Crystal Proper, Pennsylvania
No. You need more.
No. You need more.
YES!
# 2,192:
4:42 pm PDT, May 31,
Alecia Boyer, Kentucky
# 2,191:
8:28 pm PDT, May 29,
Hallie Eakin, Pennsylvania
Erie is in desperate need of more animal control officers to operate efficiently. This is important not just for the needy animals but for the community as a whole.
Erie is in desperate need of more animal control officers to operate efficiently. This is important not just for the needy animals but for the community as a whole.
Reduced price spay and neutering will help control the over population of many animals.
# 2,190:
1:38 am PDT, May 25,
Katrin Finsterbusch, Germany
# 2,189:
4:09 pm PDT, May 10,
Breanne Estrada, Pennsylvania
The city is full of dogs and other animals that are so sick and not being taken care of. We need more officers but i think the ones we have now are doing there best.
The city is full of dogs and other animals that are so sick and not being taken care of. We need more officers but i think the ones we have now are doing there best.
# 2,188:
6:45 am PDT, May 10,
Carolina Martinez, Spain
# 2,187:
4:23 am PDT, May 4,
Kathleen Campbell, New York
Please a lot more money for animal control. Animals that coould be adopted are bring needlessly killed.
Please a lot more money for animal control. Animals that coould be adopted are bring needlessly killed.
# 2,186:
1:31 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Michele Jackson, New Mexico
It is shameful that the City doesn't do better for the animals roaming the streets. They are subject to parasites, disease, injury, and death. They breed unconrollably, and most of the time the puppies do not live. If they do live, they share in the same perils as thier parents. It is not only cuelty to the animals, but also a risk to human health. This City needs to do better by their citizens, 2 legged and 4 legged!!
It is shameful that the City doesn't do better for the animals roaming the streets. They are subject to parasites, disease, injury, and death. They breed unconrollably, and most of the time the puppies do not live. If they do live, they share in the same perils as thier parents. It is not only cuelty to the animals, but also a risk to human health. This City needs to do better by their citizens, 2 legged and 4 legged!!
# 2,185:
1:41 pm PDT, Apr 19,
Natalie Swaim, Iowa
# 2,184:
8:32 pm PDT, Apr 9,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
my german shepherd was recently attacked by a pitbull that was let to roam free on the street without a collar or leash. it was almost impossible to get the dog off of mine. While I am able to recover the vet bill charges from the dog owner, there is nothing being done about the dog that attacked mine. there is a huge problem with these kinds of dog owners especially on the lower east side of town. we need someone to strictly enforce the leash laws at the very least. i can no longer walk my dog in my own neighborhood due to these dangers. its unfair
my german shepherd was recently attacked by a pitbull that was let to roam free on the street without a collar or leash. it was almost impossible to get the dog off of mine. While I am able to recover the vet bill charges from the dog owner, there is nothing being done about the dog that attacked mine. there is a huge problem with these kinds of dog owners especially on the lower east side of town. we need someone to strictly enforce the leash laws at the very least. i can no longer walk my dog in my own neighborhood due to these dangers. its unfair
when i lived in pittsburgh i was able to take advantage of a similar program which i would not have been able to afford otherwise. it would help control the population in lower income areas, and possibly begin to reduce the tragedies of all these animals coming to sad ends.
# 2,183:
12:46 pm PDT, Apr 8,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 2,182:
4:16 am PDT, Mar 19,
Filomena Pereira, United Kingdom
# 2,181:
1:41 pm PDT, Mar 18,
JOSEPH MASTALSKI, Illinois
# 2,180:
8:41 am PDT, Mar 12,
Valery Fuster, New York
# 2,179:
5:41 pm PDT, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, Indiana
No I do not.
No I do not.
# 2,178:
5:10 pm PDT, Mar 11,
Elaine Knight, California
# 2,177:
6:52 am PST, Feb 26,
Joann Granger, New York
# 2,176:
1:58 am PST, Feb 25,
Matt Dana, Pennsylvania
# 2,175:
1:56 am PST, Feb 25,
Shawn Mcelheney, Pennsylvania
# 2,174:
1:54 am PST, Feb 25,
Ian Vickers, California
# 2,173:
1:52 am PST, Feb 25,
Victoria Otteni, Pennsylvania
# 2,172:
1:51 am PST, Feb 25,
Todd Vickers, Pennsylvania
# 2,171:
1:49 am PST, Feb 25,
Larry Dana, Pennsylvania
# 2,170:
1:45 am PST, Feb 25,
Jeanette Otteni, Pennsylvania
# 2,169:
1:43 am PST, Feb 25,
Ilene Otteni, Pennsylvania
# 2,168:
1:41 am PST, Feb 25,
Darlene Vickers, Pennsylvania
# 2,167:
1:37 am PST, Feb 25,
Darin Otteni, Pennsylvania
# 2,166:
11:04 pm PST, Feb 24,
TRICIA CUMER, Ohio
# 2,165:
1:23 pm PST, Feb 14,
Carol Christie, Pennsylvania
# 2,164:
11:34 am PST, Feb 10,
Kim Carr, Georgia
# 2,163:
2:20 pm PST, Feb 2,
Kathleen Ward, Pennsylvania
I cannot believe that a city the size of Erie is so sorely lacking in resources to handle stray, injured and neglected animals.If it weren't for private individuals and volunteers who care enough to help, Erie County residents would have no one to turn to.
I cannot believe that a city the size of Erie is so sorely lacking in resources to handle stray, injured and neglected animals.If it weren't for private individuals and volunteers who care enough to help, Erie County residents would have no one to turn to.
# 2,162:
12:14 pm PST, Feb 1,
Aniya Smith, Pennsylvania
# 2,161:
7:25 pm PST, Jan 28,
Romina Chirre, Florida
# 2,160:
2:40 pm PST, Jan 28,
Faye Andrews, North Carolina
# 2,159:
9:22 am PST, Jan 28,
Lisa Lewis, North Carolina
# 2,158:
10:38 am PST, Jan 26,
CHABEL MARRERO, Puerto Rico
NO IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
NO IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOMLESS ANIMALS
# 2,157:
11:00 am PST, Jan 24,
Jorga D'Adamo, United Kingdom
# 2,156:
10:14 am PST, Jan 24,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 2,155:
6:20 pm PST, Jan 23,
Marsha Brundige, Tennessee
NO.ANDY GRIFFITH DAYS ARE OVER PEOPLE,MORE HELP IS NEEDED IN BIG CITIES,SHORT,SWEET,AND SIMPLE.
NO.ANDY GRIFFITH DAYS ARE OVER PEOPLE,MORE HELP IS NEEDED IN BIG CITIES,SHORT,SWEET,AND SIMPLE.
IT WILL HELP OUT THE PET OWNERS ,AND IT WILL CUT DOWN THE OVER FLO OF HOMELESS ANIMALS.
# 2,154:
6:45 am PST, Jan 23,
Tamara Honeycutt, Arkansas
# 2,153:
6:20 am PST, Jan 23,
Le Ster Herve, France
# 2,152:
3:51 am PST, Jan 23,
Kendra Jody, Ohio
# 2,151:
3:14 am PST, Jan 23,
Brenda Piccichè, Italy
