Alley Cat Allies

Alley Cat Allies Opposes Illinois Legislation to Cut Spay/Neuter Funding

Published in Law and Health Weekly, March 13th, 2010

Alley Cat Allies, the national advocate for stray and feral cats, today called on supporters in Illinois to voice opposition to a pending bill in the state House of Representatives that would cut funding for successful spay/neuter programs.

The bill (HB 5689) would eliminate the Illinois Pet Population Fund, which provides funding for spay/neuter programs for low-income pet owners and for feral cats who are part of Trap-Neuter-Return programs, and would re-direct the funding to county animal control programs.

"This legislation is entirely wrong-headed. Cats who are spayed or neutered live better and healthier lives," said Becky Robinson, president of...

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Source: Law and Health Weekly (2010-03-13)

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