Dear,

As a concerned California constituent, taxpayer and  advocate for animal welfare, I am deeply concerned about the pet  overpopulation crisis in our state. Californian shelters and rescue  groups operate in Crisis mode.

California’s state-run animal  shelters face a dire situation. Since 2021, shelter intakes have soared,  with approximately 450,000 animals entering the system in 2023 alone.  Pet euthanasia rates have hit a three-year high, reaching alarming  levels of 57 % non-live outcomes in some areas. California leads the  nation in homeless animal intakes and euthanasia levels.

Healthy,  adoptable animals are routinely euthanized for Space in Municipal  Shelters. Transparency is Vital. When communities have timely  information on planned Euthanazia- this helps volunteers, networkers to  find solutions within the community.

When information is withheld from the public – thousands of young, healthy animals die with NO chance to be saved!

I Support Assemblyman Kevin McCarty introduced AB2265 who Proposed a New Shelter Accountability Bill. As your elector, I Insist that you support Congressman McCarty, Vote in support of this Vital to our Communities Law and fully support allocating necessary funding that is Tax Payers money for Resources needed for Compliance Enforcement as a HIGH priority in 2024.

Transparent  shelter operations, coupled with comprehensive spay/neuter support and  the enforcement of responsible breeding laws and regulations, can pave  the way for significant advancements in controlling the population of  unwanted animals.

By implementing these measures, we can alleviate  the burden on shelters, reduce increasing euthanasia while enhancing  the overall well-being of our beloved pets.

I kindly request your support in championing legislation that addresses the animal Overpopulation comprehensively.

What’s needed is an approach centered on both animals and communities, rather than catering solely to big-money interests and powerful lobbies. Key components for humane animal population management:

State Funded Spay -neuter availability and affordability throughout the communities is  crucial at curbing overpopulation at its root. Increased funding for  spay-neuter programs and ensuring access to affordable veterinary  services throughout communities.

Laws and regulations around breeding and selling of animals including online animal sales to keep animals safe and from being overbred, and prevent breeders and sellers from conducting business in illegal ways.

Mandatory identification and registration of animals are essential when it comes to traceability, responsible ownership,  breeding/selling of animals, including online sales, combating illegal  or criminal activities, managing stray animal populations, preventing  public health risks, and handling zoonotic disease outbreaks.

By  doing so, we have an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives  of countless animals and strengthen our commitment to responsible pet  ownership.

I am grateful for your attention to this matter and am hopeful that we can work together to enact meaningful change

Thank you for your dedication to our community and its four-legged residents.

Sincerely,