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MI SR0178

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bieda

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Encourages Michigan animal shelters and pounds to adopt a "no-kill" philosophy for handling homeless pets
  • Defines "no-kill" as finding alternatives to euthanasia for healthy and treatable animals while recognizing the need to humanely handle sick, suffering, and dangerous animals
  • Notes that more than 100,000 animals were euthanized at Michigan shelters in 2010, though the trend has decreased significantly over the past decade
  • Recommends shelters focus on alternatives including aggressive adoption marketing, community education, and discount spay and neutering programs
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Division of Licensing, Certification, and Registration within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Humane Society

Legislative Description

A resolution to encourage Michigan animal shelters and pounds to adopt a "no-kill" philosophy in dealing with homeless pets.

Animal shelters and pounds

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Agriculture

9/11/2014

Committee Referrals

Agriculture And Bioeconomy9/11/2014

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