Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Aldermen turn to game show host on pet measure

From Clout St:
Aldermen promoting an ordinance to mandate the spaying or neutering of all Chicago cats and dogs expect a little help Tuesday from Bob Barker, the retired host of “The Price is Right” TV game show.

Barker is an animal activist who used to sign off his show by encouraging people to have their pets spayed or neutered.

He is set to speak at a hearing before two committees considering the ordinance, proposed by Aldermen Edward Burke (14th) and Virgina Rugai (19th). Under it, all cats and dogs would have to be spayed or neutered by the time they are six months old.

The goal is to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats on city streets and help prevent random, unprovoked attacks, the aldermen said. Neutering pets reduces their aggressiveness, according to a study they cited.

Burke and Rugai introduced the bill last week after a pack of five pit bulls severely injured a South Side woman.

The aldermen said the proposal also targets gang members who operate dog-fighting rings.
Well if you read the whole piece there is some opposition. If I was a pet owner I would think it should by my decision as to whether or not I should spade or neuter my pets. Although I can appreciate what they're trying to do here.

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