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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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# 150:
4:13 am PDT, Jun 21,
Laura Moss, Ohio
# 149:
3:59 am PDT, Jun 21,
Angela Giacalone, New York
It is heartbreaking to think of all the animals that are euthanized each year. Please help us have a method of sterilization that will bring down the pet population and put an end to this unnecessary slaughter.
It is heartbreaking to think of all the animals that are euthanized each year. Please help us have a method of sterilization that will bring down the pet population and put an end to this unnecessary slaughter.
# 148:
3:40 am PDT, Jun 21,
Ann E. Gaulin, Pennsylvania
# 147:
3:39 am PDT, Jun 21,
Claudia Barber, Michigan
We need to make it as easy and affordable as possible to allow people to sterilize their pets.
We need to make it as easy and affordable as possible to allow people to sterilize their pets.
# 146:
3:37 am PDT, Jun 21,
Patty Meehan, Louisiana
# 145:
3:27 am PDT, Jun 21,
Gwen Cullers, Pennsylvania
We need to quit slaughtering animals. They do not ask to be born. We are a throw away society and think nothing of killing beautiful animals. I always get my companions from the shelter. They are the best friends you can have.
We need to quit slaughtering animals. They do not ask to be born. We are a throw away society and think nothing of killing beautiful animals. I always get my companions from the shelter. They are the best friends you can have.
# 144:
3:02 am PDT, Jun 21,
Lisa Johnson, Virginia
# 143:
3:02 am PDT, Jun 21,
Els Peeters, Belgium
# 142:
2:01 am PDT, Jun 21,
Boue Franck, France
# 141:
1:36 am PDT, Jun 21,
Kimberly Cruz, Arizona
# 140:
12:03 am PDT, Jun 21,
Name not displayed, Texas
one the cost and what these pets have to go through shots do just as good
one the cost and what these pets have to go through shots do just as good
# 139:
11:54 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 138:
11:40 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Joann Kujawa, Arizona
# 137:
11:00 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Linda D White, Louisiana
Southern "mind-set" and ignorance keep our GASSING facilities busy
Southern "mind-set" and ignorance keep our GASSING facilities busy
# 136:
10:14 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Juli Roland, Texas
We have a moral obligation to solve the animal overpopulation crisis in this country. A great nation like America should be ashamed to allow this to go on. Our scientists, vets, animal welfare organizations and pet owners must come together to solve this problem in a logical, humane way - with the development of safe, low-cost chemical sterilization methods.
We have a moral obligation to solve the animal overpopulation crisis in this country. A great nation like America should be ashamed to allow this to go on. Our scientists, vets, animal welfare organizations and pet owners must come together to solve this problem in a logical, humane way - with the development of safe, low-cost chemical sterilization methods.
# 135:
10:04 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Name not displayed, Kentucky
Preventing puppy and kitten births is preventing their deaths. Why must we be beat over the head with something before we can see the sense in it? Such a simple, cost-effective method of sterilization would be such a blessing! PLEASE let's do this.
Preventing puppy and kitten births is preventing their deaths. Why must we be beat over the head with something before we can see the sense in it? Such a simple, cost-effective method of sterilization would be such a blessing! PLEASE let's do this.
# 134:
9:54 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Leslie Robinson, India
There are tens of millions of stray "homeless" dogs in India...There is a massive effort to establish sterilization programs to control population...A non-surgical method would indeed be a blessing...and widely used...
There are tens of millions of stray "homeless" dogs in India...There is a massive effort to establish sterilization programs to control population...A non-surgical method would indeed be a blessing...and widely used...
# 133:
9:47 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Barbara Haber, New York
# 132:
9:40 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Raymond Wilmering, Maryland
# 131:
9:37 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Diane McCormick, Texas
Homeless pets and other animals need our help. This seems the way to go if it is less expensive and less animals will be needlessly put to sleep. My pets are like children to me and it hurts my heart to think about all the other animals who need our help. SOMETHING needs to be done,please help!
Homeless pets and other animals need our help. This seems the way to go if it is less expensive and less animals will be needlessly put to sleep. My pets are like children to me and it hurts my heart to think about all the other animals who need our help. SOMETHING needs to be done,please help!
# 130:
9:20 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Risa McFarland, California
Together we can stop the death, illness and abondonment of animals not wanted.....
Together we can stop the death, illness and abondonment of animals not wanted.....
# 129:
9:15 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Linda Dickinson, Florida
This would be the greastest thing to ever come around. We can reach more animals and save there lives. Hope everyone signs this. GOD bless the animals.
This would be the greastest thing to ever come around. We can reach more animals and save there lives. Hope everyone signs this. GOD bless the animals.
# 128:
8:49 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Name not displayed, Washington
We need to stop the birht of so many unwanted animals and therefore their euthanization.
We need to stop the birht of so many unwanted animals and therefore their euthanization.
# 127:
8:46 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 126:
8:45 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Perla Oloarte, Mexico
# 125:
8:41 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Kelly Ann Rada DVM, Florida
# 124:
8:41 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Michelle Nash, Illinois
So many complications happen from the "simple" surgical sterilizations. I would much rather have a non-surgical alternative!
So many complications happen from the "simple" surgical sterilizations. I would much rather have a non-surgical alternative!
# 123:
8:29 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Consuelo Murray, M.D., Texas
The science of contraception has advanced to apply to humans - why not advance it to try to help the suffering of millions of unwanted companion animals?
The science of contraception has advanced to apply to humans - why not advance it to try to help the suffering of millions of unwanted companion animals?
# 122:
8:18 pm PDT, Jun 20,
EDWINA HELLER, Wisconsin
I am assuming that non-surgical sterilization would be considerably less expensive thereby allowing everyone to afford it.
I am assuming that non-surgical sterilization would be considerably less expensive thereby allowing everyone to afford it.
# 121:
8:02 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Linda Coulbourn, Delaware
# 120:
8:01 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Julie Martinez, Texas
My concern is the testing on animals to find a non surgical sterilization that works..how many animals will suffer thru that?
My concern is the testing on animals to find a non surgical sterilization that works..how many animals will suffer thru that?
# 119:
7:50 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Gloria Hovde, California
Non-surgical sterilization - both injectable and oral - is the Holy Grail that will save millions of animal's lives. Surgical sterilization alone of cats and dogs cannot prevent the multitude of births that end in tragic deaths worldwide.
Non-surgical sterilization - both injectable and oral - is the Holy Grail that will save millions of animal's lives. Surgical sterilization alone of cats and dogs cannot prevent the multitude of births that end in tragic deaths worldwide.
# 118:
7:29 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Donna Greenland, Tennessee
Why risk our pet's with surgery when a medication could be administered to do the same thing. Why put them through the pain if there's an alternative with the same results. I have several dogs and would buy the medication for them if it was available.
Why risk our pet's with surgery when a medication could be administered to do the same thing. Why put them through the pain if there's an alternative with the same results. I have several dogs and would buy the medication for them if it was available.
# 117:
7:16 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Lynn Szymurski, Louisiana
There are so many unwanted animals being put to sleep every day. Living in a disaster area, such as New Orleans, proves that breeding of dogs and cats still take place between the animals that are left behind, in uninhabited regions. These animals are going to continue to multiply, and while there is little space to rescue and put these pets up for adoption, a spay/neuter, then release program has been used. But it is too early to tell how effective it is going to be. All we can do is try to catch as many as possible and spay/neuter all of them.
There are so many unwanted animals being put to sleep every day. Living in a disaster area, such as New Orleans, proves that breeding of dogs and cats still take place between the animals that are left behind, in uninhabited regions. These animals are going to continue to multiply, and while there is little space to rescue and put these pets up for adoption, a spay/neuter, then release program has been used. But it is too early to tell how effective it is going to be. All we can do is try to catch as many as possible and spay/neuter all of them.
# 116:
7:14 pm PDT, Jun 20,
J Vannorden, Canada
it would help control the overpopulation and there would not be some many homeless animals. it needs to be done now
it would help control the overpopulation and there would not be some many homeless animals. it needs to be done now
# 115:
6:35 pm PDT, Jun 20,
T. Liao, California
# 114:
6:28 pm PDT, Jun 20,
J Sears, Georgia
Please help pet owners have an alternative to surgical sterilization.
Please help pet owners have an alternative to surgical sterilization.
# 113:
6:27 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Name not displayed, Kentucky
This really needs to be done. Please!
This really needs to be done. Please!
# 112:
6:22 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Paula Hebert, Texas
We have so many unwanted animals right now; please support efforts to cut down unwanted pregnancies.
We have so many unwanted animals right now; please support efforts to cut down unwanted pregnancies.
# 111:
6:17 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Rich Kolle, Illinois
# 110:
6:14 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Kathryn Miller, Mississippi
Animals depend on humans for their very life and we need to help control the pet population
Animals depend on humans for their very life and we need to help control the pet population
# 109:
5:57 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Nancy Phelan, Arizona
Ease of use and low cost.
Ease of use and low cost.
# 108:
5:54 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Marcela Romero, Mexico
There are too many dogs an cats suffering of abandom in the streets of all Mexico Country and other cities in the world
There are too many dogs an cats suffering of abandom in the streets of all Mexico Country and other cities in the world
# 107:
5:53 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Sharon Koontz, Kentucky
# 106:
5:14 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 105:
5:06 pm PDT, Jun 20,
MJ Fletcher, Pennsylvania
# 104:
5:04 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Nancy Rech, Minnesota
Non surgical sterilization will reduce the number of feral animals, reduce the number of homeless animals. It is our duty to take care of the rest of the planet,especially the animals.
Non surgical sterilization will reduce the number of feral animals, reduce the number of homeless animals. It is our duty to take care of the rest of the planet,especially the animals.
# 103:
4:55 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Carly Casey, Texas
# 102:
4:46 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Juanita Morphis, Nevada
# 101:
4:44 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Maria Eugenia Medina, Mexico
Contreception is necessary to control dogs and cats overpopulation, so the effort to find a non-surgical sterilization method is a most in our times to stop slaughter and cruelty against strayed animals and pets.
Contreception is necessary to control dogs and cats overpopulation, so the effort to find a non-surgical sterilization method is a most in our times to stop slaughter and cruelty against strayed animals and pets.