Readers Supportive of Lyda Krewson’s Pet Bill, Disagree on Specifics
Last week readers were supportive of a proposed bill:
Q:Â Should St. Louis require pet owners to spay, neuter & microchip their pets?
- Yes on spay/neuter & microchip 40 [42.11%]
- No! 18 [18.95%]
- Yes on spay/neuter but no on microchip 16 [16.84%]
- Yes on microchip but no on spay/neuter 13 [13.68%]
- unsure/no opinion 4 [4.21%]
- Other: 4 [4.21%]
Readers weren’t in agreement on the requirements as the above show. The following are the four other answers:
- How about the strict regulations on rampant dog breeders?…Oh wait
- Microchip or collar required, spay/neuter any pet that goes outdoors.
- yes, spay/neuter & microchip however, spay/neuter waiver for licensed breeders
- I support the requirment and the fee option.
Yesterday I began the process of getting a cat, the last time was 23 years ago. I’ve been without Felix now for 6-7 years and much has changed. Last time I got a young kitten from a vet — he was neutered but not microchipped. Did they even have microchips in the 1980s?
My next cat will be from The Animal House Fund and for $125 will be spayed/neutered and will be microchipped. I will spend the rest of 2011 getting all the supplies I need to have the proper conditions for a cat before I make a final decision on a cat to adopt in early 2012.
Twenty-three years ago I just took a kitten home without any prep.  Now AHF will actually  make a visit to my home before the adoption is finalized, a very good practice.
– Steve Patterson
I find this house visit absurd. I remember picking a kitten from a box in front of the store. People seem to care more about cats and dogs than people. Who cares if the neighbor’s cat has kittens? It’s getting to the point where you HAVE to go to some place and spend hundreds for a darn cat! I just think it’s dumb.
I find this house visit absurd. I remember picking a kitten from a box in front of the store. People seem to care more about cats and dogs than people. Who cares if the neighbor’s cat has kittens? It’s getting to the point where you HAVE to go to some place and spend hundreds for a darn cat! I just think it’s dumb.
I think it is nothing other than positive that greater scrutiny and attention are given to the well being of pets and suitability of potential owners.
Overpopulation of dogs and cats is a major concern to those who care about them.Â
I think it is nothing other than positive that greater scrutiny and attention are given to the well being of pets and suitability of potential owners.
Overpopulation of dogs and cats is a major concern to those who care about them.