Utah is one of only a few states that still permits animal shelters to euthanize animals using gas chambers.
On a regular basis I share stories that I read on the Care2 website. Indeed, there’s a lovely story of a police officer rescuing a dog that is being republished by me at my usual posting time tomorrow.
But this petition so upset me that I wanted to share it with you all, and to do that now.
Here are the details:
Demand Utah Animal Shelters Stop Using Gas Chamber Euthanasia
BY: Kaylie Fox
TARGET: Utah Legislators, Utah
Utah is one of only a few states that still permits animal shelters to euthanize animals through gas chambers.
This is a cruel method, that can take up to an hour or more to be effective. During that hour the animals are scared as they slowly die alone in a cage, box, or drawer. There is a much more humane way to euthanize animals by intravenous injection, which allows animals to experience a much more peaceful death – usually within 30 seconds.
Gas chamber euthanasia is inhumane and outdated, when there are better methods available. Sign this petition demanding that the Utah Legislature pass a bill to end gas chamber use in animal shelters.
I just signed a Care2 petition to demand that the Utah State Legislature pass a bill to end gas chamber use in animal shelters.
Will you join me? Click here to learn more and sign your name too!
Thanks!
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Sincerely,
Kaylie Fox
Glad to do it. Wish I could do more. Will post this on Facebook to get more signatures
Well done that man!
Absolutely, and done. I actually thought it was far more widespread, present virtually rihgt across the states.
John, if you come across more instances please let me know, and thanks for signing.
There is another petition which is just horrifying. Unfortunately, it is from brazil
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/497/417/010/demand-justice-for-dog-hit-by-garbage-man-and-thrown-in-compactor-and-crushed/
I’ll highlight that in the next twenty-four hours.
In fact it will be the subject of my post coming out on June 2nd.
I signed. It is terribly cruel to use gas as a means to kill these wonderful dogs and cats.
Terrific, and we all agree with you.
Very hard to believe… I’m off to sign it. Thank you for sharing it.
What is it with our species?!!!!!
Marina, thank you, in return. As to your question I really wish I had a sensible answer. But I don’t!
Just signed. Thanks for sharing this, Paul.
Well done, Tony. Best wishes to you.
Paul I went along and Signed.. x
Big hugs!
I just signed this one too. Perhaps a good state-wide neutering plan should be a high priority so to reduce the number of unwanted animals. I do not believe in euthanizing healthy animals at all. Warm wishes, Sam
Nor do we. Only when a beloved animal is so ill that the ‘spark of life’ has gone from its eyes is it time for a compassionate vet to end it all.
Can’t pass by a plea from you! Signed… 84,836 — and rising. Should suffice, one would think, but then this horror shouldn’t be happening in the first place. Bloomin’ humans!
Well done! Yes, there has been an incredible response!