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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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# 25,900:
8:28 am PDT, Mar 9,
Teresa Romano, Italy
# 25,899:
8:17 am PDT, Mar 9,
Samantha Hageman, New York
Please help out our cat's and dogs, and help them from suffering due to over-population.
Please help out our cat's and dogs, and help them from suffering due to over-population.
# 25,898:
7:57 am PDT, Mar 9,
Jaylena Greenfield, Ohio
# 25,897:
1:19 am PST, Mar 9,
Jocelyn Nunes, Nevada
This would be a great help to pet owners and the animals they love,no costly surgeries,no invasive surgery for the animals,no risk of pain,of death,or of it being botched(as someone I know has had happen to his male cat,who was unanesthetised when neutered,by a vet who assured him that it was normal,that everything was fine.The cat has had problems with his bladder ever since.)This is desperately needed,especially for those with pets who can't afford to spay/neuter them.Currently,in the area where I live there are MANY feral cats,and no doubt will be more as they keep mating,and diseases will spread such as FIP(which my cat contracted and was euthanised for,from a feral cat outside who had it),killing them,there will be overpopulation,starvation,and all because there is no affordable alternative to spaying or neutering.If this could be made possible and affordable,it should be,to end tragic overpopulation and deaths of animals in kill shelters,and spread of diseases amongst strays on the streets,and homeless animals starving on the streets,and freezing in winter.I fully support this,and I hope someday very very soon that we see this come into being,and made available and affordable to all.
This would be a great help to pet owners and the animals they love,no costly surgeries,no invasive surgery for the animals,no risk of pain,of death,or of it being botched(as someone I know has had happen to his male cat,who was unanesthetised when neutered,by a vet who assured him that it was normal,that everything was fine.The cat has had problems with his bladder ever since.)This is desperately needed,especially for those with pets who can't afford to spay/neuter them.Currently,in the area where I live there are MANY feral cats,and no doubt will be more as they keep mating,and diseases will spread such as FIP(which my cat contracted and was euthanised for,from a feral cat outside who had it),killing them,there will be overpopulation,starvation,and all because there is no affordable alternative to spaying or neutering.If this could be made possible and affordable,it should be,to end tragic overpopulation and deaths of animals in kill shelters,and spread of diseases amongst strays on the streets,and homeless animals starving on the streets,and freezing in winter.I fully support this,and I hope someday very very soon that we see this come into being,and made available and affordable to all.
# 25,896:
12:43 am PST, Mar 9,
INGRID PEETERS, Spain
# 25,895:
10:11 am PST, Mar 8,
Dusica J., Serbia And Montenegro
# 25,894:
1:13 pm PST, Mar 6,
Kathryn A. Erspamer, Arizona
After writing a paper on the plight of dogs in Mexico, there is no question that we need a quick, easy, affordable solution to dog overpopulation! Current inhumane treatment of animals in many Third World countries is appalling! We need to reach thousands of street dogs and nonsurgical sterilization is the only reasonable alternative!
After writing a paper on the plight of dogs in Mexico, there is no question that we need a quick, easy, affordable solution to dog overpopulation! Current inhumane treatment of animals in many Third World countries is appalling! We need to reach thousands of street dogs and nonsurgical sterilization is the only reasonable alternative!
# 25,893:
8:48 am PST, Mar 6,
Olga Chambel, Portugal
# 25,892:
7:30 pm PST, Mar 5,
Alicia Lobo, Illinois
# 25,891:
9:37 am PST, Mar 5,
Name not displayed, Georgia
# 25,890:
10:52 pm PST, Mar 4,
Erica Page, California
# 25,889:
10:56 am PST, Mar 4,
Lana Kohls, Ohio
# 25,888:
8:45 pm PST, Mar 3,
Melissa McLaughlin, North Carolina
Any safe means of sterilization can help prevent overpoulation and subsequent suffering.
Any safe means of sterilization can help prevent overpoulation and subsequent suffering.
# 25,887:
3:43 pm PST, Mar 3,
Angela Duquette, New Hampshire
# 25,886:
6:06 pm PST, Feb 28,
Julie Sergovic, Pennsylvania
# 25,885:
2:14 pm PST, Feb 28,
Monica Cannone, Florida
# 25,884:
3:43 pm PST, Feb 27,
Sarah Wynn, Australia
we need an easy sterilization form to be able to feed to feral cats, who are performing a role in keeping mice and other vermin under control. injections are not an option. feral populations of cats in particular are a major cause of environmental damage and being able to control populations for a long term goal of eradication at best, is of paramount importance and needed in all haste possible.
we need an easy sterilization form to be able to feed to feral cats, who are performing a role in keeping mice and other vermin under control. injections are not an option. feral populations of cats in particular are a major cause of environmental damage and being able to control populations for a long term goal of eradication at best, is of paramount importance and needed in all haste possible.
# 25,883:
2:35 pm PST, Feb 26,
Helen Siders, Texas
Chancey, my rottweiler mix companion, needs neutering. I choose non-surgical because the surgical is so invasive that it causes many deaths annually. The only downside to non-surgical sterilizations is that vets and animal hospitals will lose income, causing the business closings of many fine vets.
Chancey, my rottweiler mix companion, needs neutering. I choose non-surgical because the surgical is so invasive that it causes many deaths annually. The only downside to non-surgical sterilizations is that vets and animal hospitals will lose income, causing the business closings of many fine vets.
# 25,882:
2:55 am PST, Feb 26,
Avril Kettle, United Kingdom
# 25,881:
4:23 pm PST, Feb 24,
Name not displayed, Antarctica
# 25,880:
12:18 pm PST, Feb 24,
Karin S. Wiegman, Netherlands
# 25,879:
10:10 am PST, Feb 23,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
# 25,878:
10:06 am PST, Feb 23,
Suzie Gordon, New Hampshire
# 25,877:
5:30 pm PST, Feb 22,
Marķa Del Carmen Bregante, Argentina
# 25,876:
8:53 am PST, Feb 21,
Ria Federici, United Kingdom
I think that you shouldnt do anything that could kill cats and dogs because they havnt done anything wrong to us they are just here to live life. Also they are pets and they shouldnt hurt our pets.
I think that you shouldnt do anything that could kill cats and dogs because they havnt done anything wrong to us they are just here to live life. Also they are pets and they shouldnt hurt our pets.
# 25,875:
5:42 pm PST, Feb 20,
Samantha Sharp, Alabama
# 25,874:
12:55 pm PST, Feb 20,
Liz Casey, Canada
# 25,873:
1:48 am PST, Feb 20,
Terry L. west, West Virginia
# 25,872:
7:50 pm PST, Feb 19,
APRIL DAWSON, Florida
# 25,871:
4:50 pm PST, Feb 19,
Molly Deatrick, Florida
Non-surgical sterilization is necessary for us to achieve zero population growth among dogs and cats.
Non-surgical sterilization is necessary for us to achieve zero population growth among dogs and cats.
# 25,870:
9:19 pm PST, Feb 18,
Terry Lee, Michigan
# 25,869:
11:51 am PST, Feb 18,
Deanna Woods, Illinois
We need something that is not as costly as surgery, it is also less tramatic for the animal, there would also be less likely of an animal getting an infection after a shot than surgery
We need something that is not as costly as surgery, it is also less tramatic for the animal, there would also be less likely of an animal getting an infection after a shot than surgery
# 25,868:
10:53 am PST, Feb 18,
Karen Kulp, Georgia
Feral cats are trapped, picked up by our local animal control, and euthanized. All this because they leave cat tracks on cars, knock over flower pots, and mess up a kid's sandbox. A sterilization shot is the humane and less expensive way to deal with the problem.
Feral cats are trapped, picked up by our local animal control, and euthanized. All this because they leave cat tracks on cars, knock over flower pots, and mess up a kid's sandbox. A sterilization shot is the humane and less expensive way to deal with the problem.
# 25,867:
5:19 am PST, Feb 18,
Daniel Amon, South Carolina
# 25,866:
4:40 am PST, Feb 18,
Merilee Dodson, Michigan
Many mobile clinics are waiting for Netersol to be sold again
Many mobile clinics are waiting for Netersol to be sold again
# 25,865:
2:55 pm PST, Feb 17,
Name not displayed, Maryland
We must do more to limit the number of cats and dogs!
We must do more to limit the number of cats and dogs!
# 25,864:
12:12 pm PST, Feb 17,
Rhonda Fisher, Michigan
Owners want to practice safe birth control methods without complete sterilization of their pets. Give us a safe mechanism to do so.
Owners want to practice safe birth control methods without complete sterilization of their pets. Give us a safe mechanism to do so.
# 25,863:
6:19 am PST, Feb 17,
Chris And Dani Stanton, Alabama
# 25,862:
10:35 pm PST, Feb 16,
Maria Villarreal, Texas
Because I believe cats and dogs are not suppoose to suffer like that, its Animal cruelity what they are doing to these poor animals. I love animals i so disagree with this it so gets me mad.
Because I believe cats and dogs are not suppoose to suffer like that, its Animal cruelity what they are doing to these poor animals. I love animals i so disagree with this it so gets me mad.
# 25,861:
2:09 pm PST, Feb 16,
Deborah Watford, Florida
I've been hearing about this for years. It's time to put the research into action. For all their sakes.
I've been hearing about this for years. It's time to put the research into action. For all their sakes.
# 25,860:
10:08 am PST, Feb 16,
Melissa Lalonde, Canada
# 25,859:
7:46 pm PST, Feb 15,
Shanna Gillenwater, North Carolina
# 25,858:
2:55 pm PST, Feb 15,
Sang Koh, Washington
# 25,857:
2:27 pm PST, Feb 15,
Karen King Gonzalez, Texas
Many pet owners cannot afford sterilization. More would take the step if it was as simple as getting a shot for their pet.
Many pet owners cannot afford sterilization. More would take the step if it was as simple as getting a shot for their pet.
# 25,856:
11:18 am PST, Feb 15,
Elaine Sutcliffe, Canada
# 25,855:
10:59 am PST, Feb 15,
Teresa Fox, Washington
I own two Saint Bernards. I have searched to no avail for a spay alternative. I am concerned about the detrimental health effects of spaying. New research is showing that removal of the ovaries, and their needed natural hormones, is contributing to the high bone cancer rate in large dogs. Just as research has proven that removal of ovaries in women has significan detrimental health effects, it is the same with dogs. I want to have an alternative available.
I own two Saint Bernards. I have searched to no avail for a spay alternative. I am concerned about the detrimental health effects of spaying. New research is showing that removal of the ovaries, and their needed natural hormones, is contributing to the high bone cancer rate in large dogs. Just as research has proven that removal of ovaries in women has significan detrimental health effects, it is the same with dogs. I want to have an alternative available.
# 25,854:
7:33 am PST, Feb 15,
Marilyn Hillman, Virginia
These poor cats are living and dying horribly. They did not ask for this. We must help them...and the world around them.
These poor cats are living and dying horribly. They did not ask for this. We must help them...and the world around them.
# 25,853:
6:48 am PST, Feb 15,
Asfa Aman, Singapore
# 25,852:
4:41 am PST, Feb 15,
Michelle Garrison, Georgia
# 25,851:
7:06 pm PST, Feb 14,
Name not displayed, Georgia