City ordinance causes tension with shelter
Posted by Drew.
By Chris Warren (of Food Not Bombs)
Worcester Animal Rescue League is threatening to stop accepting dogs from Worcester if they pass new restrictive ordinances targeting Pit bulls. Being a Pit bull fan myself I consider this a very bold but necessary move by the Animal Rescue League. WhileВ I recognize it will hurt stray dogs within the city, a boycott is the only tool the Animal Rescue League can use.
“The dedicated staff and supporters have worked too hard and advanced the organization too far in the quality of care given to its animals to suddenly reverse our no-kill, limited-intake policies,” Ms. Simone said in the release. “This ordinance would be asking us to take a giant step backwards, becoming once again a kill shelter. We wish to be very clear: The Worcester Animal Rescue League will have no part in euthanizing dogs or any other animal due to breed discrimination.”
There will be a public hearing for the ordinance at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 in the Esther Howland Chamber at City Hall.
Do you think this is a helpful or harmful move by the city and Animal Rescue League? Share your comments below.
Also, don’t forget about our friends at To Hell and back Pit Bull Rescue
July 25, 2010
Posted in: Animal Rights, News
2 Responses
It doesn’t take that much for an enterprising individual to procure a boarding license, 10 cages and other materials necessary to house these illegal animals.
So what if the ARL is threatening the City?
Does the ARL determine dog policy and public safety or does the CIty Council and other concerned citizens?
If dogs have to be euthanized because their owners were short sighted or ignorant about the true responsibility of dog ownership, so be it.
Every life is worth saving and helping period.
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