Cities mull forced neutering of pets & Runaway pit bull neutered by SPCA

[luckypenny]

http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/...533/story.html

http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/...602/story.html


I say that if the general public refuses to accept responsibility for the pet overpopulation crisis, then somebody has to. Your thoughts?

[aslan]

i think it's a great idea,,if you look farther down at the comments people made one person hit the nail on the head " the people not wanted to adopt fixed pets are not looking for a pet, but breeding stock".

[luckypenny]

This is the comment in the second article that stuck out for me: "Leslie said an SPCA employee told her "there are too many pit bulls in Verdun, anyway. We have a freezer full of dead pit bulls. Want to see it?" " Bravo to this employee. I'd take the bylaws even further and, for those that dump their pets, if they don't get adopted and end up getting euthanized, the previous owners must pay for and be present for the killing...whether it be by Euthanol or the gas chambers. Take on a animal, then it's your responsibility for life...and death.

[Loki Love]

We actually saw the news report on this on CTV. I actually have mixed feelings on the whole thing. I truly believe that for the average Joe, neutering/spaying is the best option; however, I'm not sure I would want to be in that same situation if they had Loki. What would happen if it's a show dog and therefore a legit reason not to be neutered/spayed? Would they make the exception? I'd be curious to find out.

In this particular case, I was quite happy they neutered the dog. The owners apparently loved their dog so much and loved his temperament that they were thinking of breeding him...

[luckypenny]

Originally Posted by Loki Love

What would happen if it's a show dog and therefore a legit reason not to be neutered/spayed? Would they make the exception? I'd be curious to find out.

As would I. I have a feeling that if the dogs' guardians had valid proof, then an exception would likely be made. I'm assuming that because this dog was neutered after his guardians found him at the shelter.

[Loki Love]

Originally Posted by luckypenny

As would I. I have a feeling that if the dogs' guardians had valid proof, then an exception would likely be made. I'm assuming that because this dog was neutered after his guardians found him at the shelter.

Really? From the news report it sounded like the guardians went to pick up their dog and the shelter wouldn't release him until they neutered him..?

[Chris21711]

Something has to be done to control pet over-population....if peeps won't take it upon themselves to help the problem, then there is no alternative. It would be nice if the Veterinary Associates would help too, without gouging people.....It takes 10 minutes to neuter a male dog...how much should a Vet charge in all reality?

It takes the rights of citizens away to do as they wish with their "property", but something has got to be done to stop the killing.

As far as the Pittie is concerned....no question that it had to be done.....These poor dogs are being so victimized it's a sin.....it's the only way to stop the killing

In the case of the lady who can't locate her dogs spay certificate, if it was done through her Vet then they would/should have a record of it.

[doggy lover]

I heard somewhere that Toronto was gonna drop its licence fee, don't know if this is true or not, but instead of that why not make it mandatory that your pet is fixed and then give owners free licensing. Scarborough use to have if your pet was fixed and micro chipped it was a life time license but then amalgamation and that ended. But I think they should enforce this even my beautiful boy was fixed at 6 months.