Mandatory Spay/Neuter? Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services with ... A Touch of Magic
The Rest of the Story. by Sandy Mesmer
It seems logical that if no one could breed their dog or cat, the problem of pet over population and the unnecessary killing of companion pets via euthanasia would cease to exist. But, reality is often messier than easy-to-understand marketing campaigns. Municipalities that have tried mandatory spay/neuter are finding they have not eliminated unwanted pets. So, if mandatory spay/neuter isn’t working (mostly being blamed on irresponsi- ble pet ownership), is there any program that seems to be mak- ing a difference? The Calgary Model. Calgary is an oil boom town in Alberta, Canada with a
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population of more than a million (and growing fast) and a canine population of more than 120,000 animals. It has the low- est “kill rate” (animals euthanized) of any city in North America. Bill Bruce from Calgary Animal Services says that his program is built, not on traditional animal control regulations, but on four pillars of responsible pet ownership, preventing aggression in dogs, humane education and how to make licensing work as a key to a no-kill community. The four principles of responsible pet ownership
in Calgary: 1. Licensing and permanently identifying your animal. Bill
Bruce states that in Calgary they are returning 88% of dogs to owners within 24 hours, and that many dogs are driven straight to their owners by the officer. Returning lost animals this quickly means smaller shelters needed. 2. Spaying and neutering, though not mandatory, is an
important part of responsible pet ownership. Effective spay and neuter programs, especially with low cost options for those who need it, reduces the occurrence of casually produced, unwanted animals. Voluntary programs seem to be more effective than mandatory spay/neuter programs in reducing unwanted pet populations. 3. Pet owners are encouraged to take proper care of their dog.
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Animal Services can help with training classes and information. 4. Many animals end up at the shelter because their owners
have not trained them to be model citizens, allowing them to roam or become aggressive. Animal Services can help with information on proper training and can refer pet owners to classes or literature. Having a dog is a responsibility for the life of the animal and is not to be undertaken lightly. Calgary has worked hard on these sensible ideas, with the
goal of reducing animal shelters to the status of temporary hous- ing for lost animals. They are obviously on the right track, as their success has been impressive. Calgary has no breed specific restrictions and no limits on the number of pets one may have in a household. Dog bites are down, and most remarkably, the Calgary program is not funded by taxes, but by licensing fees. The sweet cocked ear, the hopeful look of abandoned pets
– who can remain dispassionate? But high emotions can lead to decisions made in haste and regretted at leisure. Mandatory spay/neuter seems like such an obvious solution to a complex problem. Perhaps the truth isn’t quite that simple.
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