 Pet Pals For Life PO Box 173 Sioux Falls, SD 57101 |
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PET PALS FOR LIFE |
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Pets Adopted From Pet Pals For Life Will Be Spayed Or Neutered
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EUTHANASIA
It is a sad reality that because of society's lack of responsibility in managing the pet population throughout the nation, thousands of pets strayed or surrendered to shelters are destroyed annually. Until legislative laws are enacted and enforced to shut down inhumane puppy mills, pet owners understand the commitment of raising a pet, and pets are spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted litters, this reality will continue. With such massive numbers of unwanted pets ending up in shelters, raising a conscious awareness is vital if we are going to eliminate such mass euthanasia. The only way this can be accomplished is by networking among shelters, the general public, local agencies, businesses and organizations such as Pet Pals For Life. Until this very sad issue is addressed, it is extremely imperative that pets who become victims of euthanasia are treated with respect and dignity during the process. The method of euthanasia is addressed in the following article which is a reprint of a document obtained from the The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). "The term euthanasia is derived from the Greek term meaning "good death." In order to produce a humane death, every technique employed must result in a painless, rapid unconsciousness, followed by cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, and ultimately, death. The euthanasia of animals should be approached with the greatest care and the method used be one that is truly humane. The HSUS recommends sodium pentobarbital by injection as the most effective agent for the euthanasia of mammals. This method has been found to be the safest, least stressful and most professional choice by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Humane Association (AHA), the American Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (ASCAP), the National Animal Control Association (NACA), and the HSUS. Many factors must be considered when choosing a method of euthanasia. The most important factor, of course, is the humaneness of the method. In addition, euthanasia should be entrusted to the most conscientious and qualified workers only--never to a person who is careless, indifferent to animal suffering, or untrained in animal behavior and euthanasia techniques. The employees must be able to cope emotionally with euthanizing large numbers of animals, while maintaining a concern for the well-being of each individual." The only solution to reducing such massive euthanasia is to adopt pets from shelters, have them neutered or spayed, shut down inhumane puppy mill operations and educate the public about the responsibility of making a lifetime commitment to pets adopted. Webmaster: Sharon Rae www.heartofthevine.com
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADOPT US?
EDDIE - "I am a handsome Golden boy"
PYPER - "My story is featured on the homepage. I'm now ready for adoption"
VALENTINE - "I have beautiful green eyes and a lovely coat"
PEPPER -"I have come such a long way"
BLACKIE - "I am a gentle Newfie giant"
KODIAK - "I am a spectacular Malamute Husky"
COWBOY AND RODEO - "We are nice orange tabbies looking for a new home" TO ADOPT ANY OF OUR PETS, CLICK ON THE ADOPT A PET, THEN ADOPT A DOG OR ADOPT A CAT PAGE ~~~~~~~~
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PET PALS FOR LIFE EXISTS To speak for pets unable to speak for themselves To reduce the unwanted pet population by spaying & neutering To provide a link for homneless, unwanted and rescued pets so they are rehomed into loving homes |
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Sioux Falls
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