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DE SCR70
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/20/2016
Primary Sponsor
Colin Bonini
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AI Summary
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Designates October as "National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month" (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and "Adopt-a-Dog Month" (American Humane Association) in Delaware.
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Encourages Delawareans to adopt shelter and rescue dogs.
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Notes that 3.9 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters annually and 1.2 million adoptable dogs are euthanized yearly due to lack of homes.
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Highlights that shelter dogs are vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and screened for health and temperament; mixed-breed dogs have lower genetic disease risk than purebred dogs.
Legislative Description
Recognizing That October Is The American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals' "national Adopt A Shelter Dog Month" And The American Humane Association's "adopt-a-dog Month" And Encouraging The Adoption Of Shelter And Rescue Dogs In Delaware.
Last Action
Passed in House by Voice Vote
4/21/2016