Save Lives Now: Protect the Future of Philadelphia's Animals
So many saved strays have brought so many people joy and love, including myself. I cannot imagine my life without my Lucy, who was picked up as a stray last year and whom I adopted from the SPCA. She is the best dog I have ever had in my life. These animals are the kindest and gentlest of all, and in the most need of our help and compassion. It is our most beloved historic leaders and thinkers who have paved the way for us to understand the value of and animals lives; Albert Einstein, Mahatma Ghandi, Thomas A. Edison, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, Emile Zola, Abraham Lincoln, Tolstoy, George Bernard Shaw, and so many more have told us time and again that it is immoral to treat animals as anything but our equals in their rights to life. I say, we take a note from them. "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Mahatma Ghandi
As stated above, I adopted a young dog from the Pennsylvania SPCA and she has been a constant source of joy. My life is more complete, sane, bearable than it was before her, and I know of so many more people who have found the same happiness from adopting an an animal, that so many who have bought them do not.
Although I believe the root of the problem is that people need to spay and neuter their animals, killing them for "convenience" is not the answer. Please know that there are so many families, single people, children, elderly that benefit is HUGE ways from having a pet. These animals, when possible, should be placed in a loving home...
I had a rescue dog for 11 years. She had issues for sure, but she was the most loving creature I've known and would not have traded those amazing years for anything!....
I have a beautiful chocolate lab named shana and my husband and i resuced aan adorable cat named nunzio. Animals love you unconditionally and my family and i would be lost without them. Please protect the most inocent of all gods creatures our animals!!!!
My pets means the world to me.
When we first moved to Perkasie, there was a hurt cat and we took it in and took care of it[vets, shots, ect.] untill it was healed and then we gave it to a neighboor as a barn cat.
Show how much you love animals of every species (humans included). Go vegan, save lives, and work towards a greener environment!
The SPCA on Erie Ave. is Philly's best place to find some great companionship.
Animals are unique and amazing creatures and should be respected and loved. I've met three service dogs in the last week who are just like those who might be euthanized if this contract is fulfilled. They provide love and perform services that people are not capable of performing. Spay / neuter and no kill should be the city's goals. I won't live in a city where my lost pet might be euthanized before being returned to me.
All but two of the many animals my husband and I have lived with have been adopted from shelters.
Mayor Nutter, I voted for you but if you don't take immediate steps to resolve this issue you will lose my support.
All of my animal companions have been rescued in one way or another. They are not my "pets" but rather members of the family. I am disgusted by the proposal of a catch and kill animal shelter. Every animal in such a "shelter" shuold be replaced by a local politician - with Mayor Nutter first in line.
yes we have adopted all of our dogs from the local spca.
My pet is a big part of my life. Now that my children have grown and moved on we are together all the time.
We have 5 animals, all of whom were rescued. We can't imagine not having these furry family members, three dogs and two bunnies, because they bring such light into our lives. Animals deserve a chance to be rehomed, NOT killed because they ended up with an irresponsible owner their first go-round in life.
We heavily support rescue and rehoming efforts because of the fabulous animals we have enriching our lives every single day that were all once on 'death row' at a kill shelter. Our beloved yellow Lab had already been taken down to the kill room and by complete luck, on all sides, we were able to save him and have loved him unconditionally for the past 5 years.
I have always loved animals more than anything. They are there for you & love you unconditionally. They depend on us to help take care of them & I could not imagine treating an animal like it does not have feelings. To anyone who has not had an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
My cat Ashley died of kidney disease over a year ago. It took a while but I am ready to adopt again. I am in the process of adopting a cat who has been waiting a very long time for her forever home. I am very excited for this new addition to my home, it feels so empty with no animal to love.
Our two dogs are our children. We have never called them "the dogs" we refer to them as "the boys". All animals should be treated as part of the family. Please help.
I adopted my pit bull, Violet, from the PAWS boutique on 2nd St. in January. Violet is a sweet and loving dog, but her breed is misunderstood. Without the committment of PAWS to place hard-to-adopt pets, I shudder to think what would have become of my beloved pet.
I myself have a blue nose pitbull names Bella. She is the world to me and i love her with all my heart. I would do anything for her. If she got lost and I could not find her for some reason I would not want her to go to a shelter that kills animals. i would hope that another loving family would take her and make her happy. I SAY NO TO A SHELTER THAT KILLS ANIMALS.
My pets throughout my life are a part of my family they are a resposiblity and it is sad how many people abuse such loving creatures because they only want a little dog when the puppy grows up they leave it to die. Shame on them!
Please do whatever it takes to save animals. Joan
Philadelphia needs to come up tothe gold standard. It is time that we have a no-kill shelter. All this killing is terrible. PAWS helps alleviate the sensless killing.
I have taken in two stray dogs in the past. I was happy to provide the love and good home they needed to survive. They were loved and treated as family members. They were so happy and appreciative. They brought unimaginable joy. If I were to have another pet, I would only adopt from a shelter in order to save a life.
I must reiterate that the attempt to save city budget funds (the fundamental problem here) in the short run will no doubt end up costing greatly, financially and ethically, in the long run. Sadly, I believe that although Philadelphia could have a great deal to offer it's citizens in general, it prefers to be complacent and lag behind other large, progressive cities, especially in it's no-kill movement. The decision to end PACCA's contract with PAWS has solidified my belief that those running Philadelphia choose not to see the facts inherent in this matter, and instead would rather institute out dated policies from another era.
I have previously and continue to reside with adopted animals, many of whom I have saved from streets myself or adopted from area shelters. These companions have been a pride and joy in my life, and have brought me countless hours of happiness. In conclusion, I will just say that the manner in which a city chooses to relate to it's animals says much about the city itself. I implore you to please allow PACCA to continue working with PAWS in order to further adoption efforts.
I love animals. All of my pets have come to me via adoptions. Even my lizards. All animals deserve the chance to have a loving family that cares about them. My pets arent just animals to me they are my family.
like I said before my pets arent just animals they are my family. I dont know where I would be if I didnt have the undying love of my pets. All my pets have come from shelters, I have never in my whole life bought a pet from a store.I even adopted hamsters from my local spca. I feel that all animals deserve a loving home, and if I could I would adopt them all.
I just lost my beloved dog, Luckie, after having the honor of living with him for the past 14 years of his life. I wish for every potential companion animal to be treated with the same love, dignity, respect, and consideration that Luckie was treated with. It is the very least they deserve considering how loving and intelligent animals are.
I just lost my dog of 14 years but when I am ready to live with another companion animal, I will adopt one from a shelter or rescue organization. There is no other responsible and ethical choice to make.
It's high time we start doing what we can to help these helpless abandoned and mistreated animals.
I have had three cats for quite some time now. One is 17 years old and the other, a brother and sister are 13 years old. They are like children to me. One passed on a few weeks ago and I went through a grieving period, just as if a child had died. A pet gives unconditional love to you, 24/7. They are integrated in your lives. They each have their own personality, habits. To say they are just objects with no feelings is absurd.
Although I did not adopt my cats through an agency, one was found abandoned in an old barn at the brink of death, and the other two were found as infants. They know how lucky they are to have found a good home. The one that we saved actually has the look of love in her eyes when she looks at my husband who saved her.
My dog is my life.
I have adopted 3 rescue dogs, and I am the volunteer Adoptions Coordinator for Homeward Bound Boxer Rescue.
Our pets are not just our pets. They is members of our family. We love them and treat him as if they are our children.
In my family, growing up with my parents and the family I currently have with my husband, we have ALWAYS adopted. Saving animals from euthanasia and cruelty was just something that was bred into me to be RIGHT. How could it be WRONG? These animals deserve loving homes and families and more people should adopt rather than buy, since the money is going back to puppy mills where they are most likely mistreated until someone comes and purchases them.
My family and I have, over the years, adopted several animals, mainly pitbull breeds, through paws and similar groups. All of these animals have proven to be more than just pets. They are loyal and intelligent and an enriching part of our family. We are better for having them. These animals deserve to live and deserve good homes. THEY ARE WORTH IT!!!!
I have been sponsering PAWS for a bit now and believe in thier mission. I believe that so many people have finally opened thier eyes to the injustices that are being done unto the animals of this world. It is time now to stop treating animals as if they do not have feelings or purposes. Please do not further mistreat them as we are now finally getting more attention to stop the cruel mistreatment of animals.
As the owner of two dogs, a cat, and two guinea pigs i am outraged by the city's lackadaisical attitude towards animals. its not as if these animals had any choice as far as the situation they are in. Sure we have millions to give to some bozo for carrying a ball across the goal line or for putting a ball in a basket but we cant take care of our strays. But then again that doesn't surprise me coming from a city that preaches brotherly love but rarely attains it. You people suck!
Yes. One of our dogs was adopted from a shelter and our cat was a stray.
Yes I adopted a cat 3 years ago and it was the best thing I did. Theo is a loving companion whom lives in a very happy home with tons of family around.
The way we treat our vulnerable animals reflects our values. The work of PAWS and other rescue and no-kill shelter organizations should be lauded. If the city of Philadelphia wants to scale back the number of abondoned animals, an alternative to killing them is to pass legislation that prohibits animal retailers from breeding and selling animals for profit and to inflict fines on individuals who do the same.
I have 7 cats and 2 dogs - they are part of my family
Animals are citizens just like people. Would we dispose of "stray" people like we are proposing to do to animals? My adopted animals taught me what it means to love and care for another - is there anything of more value than that? The animals we share Philadelphia with cannot speak for themselves so I am speaking out for them. How could you put a plan in place to just kill them for the sake of convenience and cost? How could you do that??? There are other solutions that have a track record of working. Please reconsider your position. Please...
I am the proud owner of an American Bull Terrier rescued by PAWS. It is also important to note that I was actively searching for a breeder to purchase a dog from and went to PAWS because of an outreach program. When I realized the number of animals needing a home, I knew I couldn't bring another into the universe. One furry face saved because PAWS is committed to no kill..... how many would be lost if that policy changed?
She is my best friend and I don't know what I would do without her! :)
my dogs are my best friends. i will forever protect them with my life.
yes, we did, in fact rescue our dogs from shelters. i can't comprehend how a person could opt to own a pet, and not choose rescuing one before going to a breeder, or buying from some other source. With the number of animals who are already in dire need of a caring home, it's sickening to think that people would choose to overlook this.
My dogs are my children. They are my heart and they have my heart! They have been with me through everything and I would do anything I could to keep them safe, happy, healthy & alive. Life would not be the same without them because they are my Life and part of my soul.
PLEASE remember that ALL stray animals deserve another chance! Another shot at life. Just because ONE human thinks it's ok to throw an animal away like trash doesn't mean the majority of Philadelphians agree with that!! One person's trash is another's treasure. All 3 of my dogs are adopted. I didn't buy any of them. Adopting a dog is saving a life and more and more people are willing to adopt these days!! Don't forget that!
A year and a half ago, someone from Street Tails (a rescue in Philly) found an emaciated, very ill shar pei on the streets of Kensington. I was looking to foster a dog and this one came into my life. I took her to vets and had her treated for eye infections and skin problems. She is a very special animal and I cannot think of life without her! She is so funny and is so SO sweet that I decided to keep her!! It makes me extremely sad and upset to think that Mayor Nutter wants to kill the strays of Philly simply because they are lost. Someone will find them and want them some day. So many organizations TRY SO HARD to get homes for homeless animals. Morally - is killing an innocent animal for the simple fact that it's HOMELESS the RIGHT thing to do??? I think not. Ask your heart this question.
I have three rescued pets, all of whom mean the world to me. Rescued pets are the best, most loving creatures around. As I type this, my rescued kitty -- curled in my lap -- is purring contently. Thanks for all the work you do on behalf of such amazing, sensitive, loving creatures. Mary E. Dixon
Do what's right. Be humane. Help find these animals new homes. Don't just needlessly destroy them.
Our pets are an essential part of our lives, they enrich us with unconditional love and they help us to teach our children responsibility for another creatures well being.
Every pet we have now and in the past 20 years has been adopted or rescued.
