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Save the Lives of Cats and Dogs: Support Non-Surgical Sterilization
Target: scientists; pharmaceutical companies; regulators and fundersSponsored by: The Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs
Imagine being able to sterilize your dog or cat without surgery or anesthesia, but with a simple injection. While a sterilization injection is not available yet, it will be. WHEN is a matter of how much the public pressures pharmaceutical companies, scientists, regulators and funders into developing the right tools.
While many U.S. pet owners are able to afford and access spay/neuter surgery, it's often a different story for low-income pet owners and rural residents. Surgical sterilization is also logistically difficult and expensive for population control of un-owned animals, such as shelter animals and feral cats. An estimated five million cats and dogs die each year in US shelters alone.
The situation is even more desperate in many other countries where geographic, economic and cultural barriers prevent widespread use of sterilization to control dog and cat populations. Suffering is often greatest in these communities.
Much of this tragedy could be prevented by the development of new non-surgical tools which will facilitate population control as well as providing health and behavioral benefits to the animals receiving them. These tools will enable sterilization of those animals traditional sterilization has not reached.
Join the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACC&D), the ASPCA and Petfinder.com in endorsing this petition by declaring your support now! Your signatures and comments will be delivered to key targets to stimulate funding, research and development, approval and distribution of these life-saving tools.
While many U.S. pet owners are able to afford and access spay/neuter surgery, it's often a different story for low-income pet owners and rural residents. Surgical sterilization is also logistically difficult and expensive for population control of un-owned animals, such as shelter animals and feral cats. An estimated five million cats and dogs die each year in US shelters alone.
The situation is even more desperate in many other countries where geographic, economic and cultural barriers prevent widespread use of sterilization to control dog and cat populations. Suffering is often greatest in these communities.
Much of this tragedy could be prevented by the development of new non-surgical tools which will facilitate population control as well as providing health and behavioral benefits to the animals receiving them. These tools will enable sterilization of those animals traditional sterilization has not reached.
Join the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACC&D), the ASPCA and Petfinder.com in endorsing this petition by declaring your support now! Your signatures and comments will be delivered to key targets to stimulate funding, research and development, approval and distribution of these life-saving tools.
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# 50:
11:28 am PDT, Jun 20,
Cheryl Richardson, Tennessee
# 49:
11:23 am PDT, Jun 20,
Rachel Bode, California
# 48:
11:20 am PDT, Jun 20,
Stephanie Donofrio, Pennsylvania
# 47:
11:11 am PDT, Jun 20,
Lori Priest, Virginia
# 46:
11:08 am PDT, Jun 20,
Sue Price, California
This seems like an excellent and safe way to help minimize the suffering of unwanted cats and dogs. All one has to do is visit their local humane society to see pitiful creatures caged and hoping for a home, or see feral cats suffering from disease and hunger. Please support this cause.
This seems like an excellent and safe way to help minimize the suffering of unwanted cats and dogs. All one has to do is visit their local humane society to see pitiful creatures caged and hoping for a home, or see feral cats suffering from disease and hunger. Please support this cause.
# 45:
11:04 am PDT, Jun 20,
Stephanie Ebel, Ohio
# 44:
11:00 am PDT, Jun 20,
Carisa Swenson, New York
# 43:
10:45 am PDT, Jun 20,
Jessica Ebel, Ohio
# 42:
10:41 am PDT, Jun 20,
ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM, Virginia
Many more animals would be spayed/neutered if this lower-cost, noninvasive alternative was available.
Many more animals would be spayed/neutered if this lower-cost, noninvasive alternative was available.
# 41:
10:17 am PDT, Jun 20,
Jean Lear, Pennsylvania
# 40:
10:16 am PDT, Jun 20,
Kyra Troyan, California
# 39:
10:15 am PDT, Jun 20,
Pat Porter, New Jersey
The more pets prevented means less unwanted pets who end up abused, abandoned or euthanized. This is a no-brainer!
The more pets prevented means less unwanted pets who end up abused, abandoned or euthanized. This is a no-brainer!
# 38:
10:14 am PDT, Jun 20,
Carla McDonald, Iowa
It's the least that we can do for our furry friends, for the love and loyalty that they give to us unconditionally.
It's the least that we can do for our furry friends, for the love and loyalty that they give to us unconditionally.
# 37:
10:13 am PDT, Jun 20,
Heather W rodbell, Georgia
If we could control the pet population, we'd drastically reduce the number of cats and dogs that have to be put down every year. This would be a huge help.
If we could control the pet population, we'd drastically reduce the number of cats and dogs that have to be put down every year. This would be a huge help.
# 36:
9:36 am PDT, Jun 20,
Therese Camillone, New York
Both of my dogs were shelter rescues, and I had both of them spayed!
Both of my dogs were shelter rescues, and I had both of them spayed!
# 35:
9:33 am PDT, Jun 20,
Jennifer Fabian, California
# 34:
9:23 am PDT, Jun 20,
Leslie Chen, California
Dog and cat overpopulation on this planet is absolutely our fault. We must do everything we can to prevent more animals from ending up in shelters and being euthanized. Just look at one dog or cat's face through those bars and think about the very real possibility that he or she will be put to death just to free up space for the next animal.
Dog and cat overpopulation on this planet is absolutely our fault. We must do everything we can to prevent more animals from ending up in shelters and being euthanized. Just look at one dog or cat's face through those bars and think about the very real possibility that he or she will be put to death just to free up space for the next animal.
# 33:
9:19 am PDT, Jun 20,
BROOKE BARTLEY, New Jersey
# 32:
9:14 am PDT, Jun 20,
Richard Henry, Massachusetts
# 31:
8:23 am PDT, Jun 20,
Chris E Rea, Washington
My neighbor's cat is pregnant right now. She asked me two years ago about getting her kitten fixed, but was too 'whatever' to follow through on it. I spent time getting her info on free surgery, but she still didn't do it.
My neighbor's cat is pregnant right now. She asked me two years ago about getting her kitten fixed, but was too 'whatever' to follow through on it. I spent time getting her info on free surgery, but she still didn't do it.
# 30:
8:15 am PDT, Jun 20,
Sarah Myers, New Jersey
I look forward to a day when we can drastically reduce the number of animals euthanized every year.
I look forward to a day when we can drastically reduce the number of animals euthanized every year.
# 29:
8:01 am PDT, Jun 20,
Amy Angelilli, Pennsylvania
# 28:
7:55 am PDT, Jun 20,
Cynthia Utnehmer, Illinois
THIS WOULD MAKE IT SOOOO MUCH EASIER TO CONTROL THE PET POPULATION. MORE AFFORDABLE ALSO FOR LOW INCOME ADOPTORS AND EASIER ON THE PETS.
THIS WOULD MAKE IT SOOOO MUCH EASIER TO CONTROL THE PET POPULATION. MORE AFFORDABLE ALSO FOR LOW INCOME ADOPTORS AND EASIER ON THE PETS.
# 27:
7:46 am PDT, Jun 20,
Melissa Lashbrook, Michigan
# 26:
3:40 am PDT, Jun 20,
Susan Mae Ragland, New Jersey
Ordinary people with modest or substandard incomes cannot afford surgical sterilization.
Ordinary people with modest or substandard incomes cannot afford surgical sterilization.
# 25:
3:37 am PDT, Jun 20,
Gwen Uber, Pennsylvania
# 24:
2:16 am PDT, Jun 20,
Carole Nagy, Nevada
# 23:
2:15 am PDT, Jun 20,
Diana Vidmar, Minnesota
# 22:
2:14 am PDT, Jun 20,
Elaine Sarpola, Hawaii
# 21:
8:51 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Lauren B., New Jersey
Five million. It's a sickening fact, and that number is probably an underestimate. We also need to educate low-income communities on neutering and proper animal care, and combat the misconceptions and misinformation they've been taught by tradition. The other 49 states need to follow in Rhode Island's footsteps.
Five million. It's a sickening fact, and that number is probably an underestimate. We also need to educate low-income communities on neutering and proper animal care, and combat the misconceptions and misinformation they've been taught by tradition. The other 49 states need to follow in Rhode Island's footsteps.
# 20:
8:11 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Gilly Katz, Canada
please help prevent unwanted and maltreated animals
please help prevent unwanted and maltreated animals
# 19:
6:25 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Micheline Arbuthnot, New Zealand
# 18:
11:29 am PDT, Jun 19,
Julie Levy, Florida
I am a huge fan of feral cat trap-neuter-return programs, but am concerned that adequate access to large-scale surgical sterilization is out of reach in much of the world. Wouldn't it be great if a single medical treatment could effectively sterilize cats and dogs without the need for transportation to specialized veterinary facitlties for expensive skilled veterinary care.
I am a huge fan of feral cat trap-neuter-return programs, but am concerned that adequate access to large-scale surgical sterilization is out of reach in much of the world. Wouldn't it be great if a single medical treatment could effectively sterilize cats and dogs without the need for transportation to specialized veterinary facitlties for expensive skilled veterinary care.
# 17:
9:59 am PDT, Jun 19,
David Gies, Colorado
It is about time the industry had effective and efficient alternatives to surgical spay/neuter for dogs and cats. There have been false starts for discovering safe and economical alternatives but it appears we are closer to achieving true alternatives. This is good news for those of us concerned with the difficult task of ending euthanasia of health animals.
It is about time the industry had effective and efficient alternatives to surgical spay/neuter for dogs and cats. There have been false starts for discovering safe and economical alternatives but it appears we are closer to achieving true alternatives. This is good news for those of us concerned with the difficult task of ending euthanasia of health animals.
# 16:
7:17 am PDT, Jun 19,
Cathy M. Rosenthal, Texas
Pet owners need alternatives to surgical spay/neuter surgeries. Many people are afraid to have their pets undergo surgery. A non-surgical alternative would reach more people and thus have a significant impact on reducing the pet population problem.
Pet owners need alternatives to surgical spay/neuter surgeries. Many people are afraid to have their pets undergo surgery. A non-surgical alternative would reach more people and thus have a significant impact on reducing the pet population problem.
# 15:
12:59 am PDT, Jun 19,
Kimberly Hillard, Texas
# 14:
11:31 pm PDT, Jun 18,
Kitty Krishnan, India
STOP KILLING ANIMALS!! THEY AREN'T YOUR TOYS TO DO AS YOU WILL. THEY HAVE LIFE AND FEEL. LISTEN UP DOCTORS, HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IS SOMEONE DID THAT YOUR SONS OR DAUGHTERS?
STOP KILLING ANIMALS!! THEY AREN'T YOUR TOYS TO DO AS YOU WILL. THEY HAVE LIFE AND FEEL. LISTEN UP DOCTORS, HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IS SOMEONE DID THAT YOUR SONS OR DAUGHTERS?
# 13:
4:04 pm PDT, Jun 18,
April Barrett, Wisconsin
# 12:
1:04 pm PDT, Jun 18,
Suzanne Derendal, Massachusetts
# 11:
10:29 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Crystal Strayer, California
# 10:
7:45 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Royce Patton, Massachusetts
Every time surgery is performed there is a chance for death. If there is a non sergical procedure that is safe and effective then it should be implemented.
Every time surgery is performed there is a chance for death. If there is a non sergical procedure that is safe and effective then it should be implemented.
# 9:
6:43 am PDT, Jun 17,
Kimberly Zwaagstra MS, RVT, Georgia
# 8:
5:08 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Roxanne Martin, Maine
# 7:
4:03 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Anthony Montapert, California
# 6:
12:01 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Stephen M. Boyle, Virginia
As the dominant species on planet earth, we have a responsibility to help address issues that threaten to imbalance our ecology and bring unnecessary suffering to any life forms.
As the dominant species on planet earth, we have a responsibility to help address issues that threaten to imbalance our ecology and bring unnecessary suffering to any life forms.
# 5:
12:01 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Carolynn Chapman, Pennsylvania
Low income familes who love their pets need options they can afford to make their animals lives better
Low income familes who love their pets need options they can afford to make their animals lives better
# 4:
11:33 am PDT, Jun 16,
Randi Pappas, Florida
# 3:
11:02 am PDT, Jun 16,
Lisa Marshall, Texas
# 2:
10:25 am PDT, Jun 16,
Joyce Briggs, Oregon
It's the 21st century, with incredible advances in health and technology. We are still dealing with huge welfare issues for dogs and cats. The animal welfare field needs new and improved methods to advance our ability to provide a quality life for those that are born.
It's the 21st century, with incredible advances in health and technology. We are still dealing with huge welfare issues for dogs and cats. The animal welfare field needs new and improved methods to advance our ability to provide a quality life for those that are born.
# 1:
9:23 am PDT, Jun 16,
Karen Green, Oregon
Spay/neuter programs have come far in addressing pet overpopulation, but many animals still do not have access to spay/neuter. Non-surgical sterilization would allow us to reach those animals, putting overpopulation in check. This would save lives as well as government and private funds.
Spay/neuter programs have come far in addressing pet overpopulation, but many animals still do not have access to spay/neuter. Non-surgical sterilization would allow us to reach those animals, putting overpopulation in check. This would save lives as well as government and private funds.