SPAY and NEUTER is LAW in Los Angeles

 

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The Bumper Foundation firmly belives the city’s new law requiring all cats and dogs be spayed or neutered will help control LA’s pet population and humanely decrease the number of cats and dogs abandoned and euthanized every year.

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA SIGNS SPAY/NEUTER ORDINANCE INTO LAW

LOS ANGELES – Pledging to continue the efforts to reduce pet euthanasia and control the City’s pet population, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, joined by Los Angeles City Councilmembers Richard Alarcón and Tony Cardenas, Los Angeles Department of Animal Services General Manager Ed Boks, Animal Rights Advocate Bob Barker, Humane Society of the United States President Wayne Pacelle, PETCO Foundation President Paul Jolly and local animal advocates, today signed the Spay/Neuter Ordinance, a new law that requires all pet owners in the City of Los Angeles to have their cats and dogs spayed or neutered.

“By requiring that all cats and dogs be spayed or neutered, we can help to humanely decrease the number of pets abandoned and euthanized each year,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “This ordinance, which contains clear guidelines and enforceable penalties, creates a valuable tool to take this city another step closer toward eliminating the unnecessary euthanasia of animals.”The Spay/Neuter Ordinance will require all pet owners in the City of Los Angeles to have their cats and dogs (four months of age and older) spayed or neutered, unless otherwise exempted because the animal competes, serves as a rescue or service animal, or unless the pet is a registered breeder.

Any person violating the spay/neuter law will be cited, and could be subject to up to a $500 dollar fine or 40 hours of community service.“This spay and neuter will move Los Angeles towards being the most humane city in America by educating pet owners to be more responsible, making our streets safer, reducing the number of animals killed each year in our shelters and allowing us to more effectively use our resources,” said Councilmember Alarcón.

“The problem in our city is not the animals but the human owners, “

“The problem in our city is not the animals but the human owners, and this ordinance will allow the Department of Animal services to target resources towards the worst offenders whose irresponsibility threaten public safety and fills our shelters with unwanted dogs and cats.”This new law, which aims to assist in humanely decreasing the number of cats and dogs abandoned and euthanized every year, also poses health benefits for the animals as well. Spaying reduces the risk of certain types of cancers and infections in females, especially if it is performed prior to the first heat. Moreover, neutering lessens a dog’s temptation to roam, as well as to fight, as studies show that the majority of dog bites are made by intact, untrained male dogs.The signing of this ordinance comes on heels of Spay Day USA 2008, an annual Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) coordinated event, during which, thousands of volunteers coast to coast host activities to educate and assist people with getting their pets spayed or neutered.“The Humane Society of the United States commends the Los Angeles City Council for passing this commonsense measure that will save animal lives and taxpayer dollars,” said Wayne Pacelle, HSUS president and CEO. “Combined with the availability of financial assistance for pet owners in need, Los Angeles now has the tools in place for successfully ending the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals.”“As with so many important accomplishments, this Spay/Neuter law is not the end of the story, but rather just the beginning,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “We will continue to lead the effort by getting our dogs and cats spayed and neutered, licensed and permitted, and saving more animals’ lives.”The new Spay/Neuter law will take effect in April.# # #

Darryl RyanPress Deputy

Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa

Phone: 213-978-0741  Email: darryl.ryan@lacity.org

Bumper’s First Video in Support of Spay Day

Bumper’s first ever public service announcement for all the hot dogs and cool cats in L.A.

Spay Day LA is Los Angeles first city wide day of action to provide free service for the spaying and neutering of cats, dogs and ferals. During Spay Day LA, Public and Private organizations have joined forces to provide FREE spay and neuter services throughout the great city of Los Angeles. Spaying and neutering is an essential component of good pet health care as well as an effective and humane means of decreasing the euthanasia rate of homeless animals in shelters.

Save Animal’s Lives – Support California Healthy Pet Act

February 6th, 2008 in Dog Adoption and Dog Rescue News

The California Healthy Pets Act AB1634 

The Bumper Foundation, a Los Angeles Dog rescue and Dog adoption foundation asks you to please help save animals’ lives by supporting the California Healthy Pets Act (AB1634), which is coming up for a vote in the Senate in early ‘08.

• $250,000,000 of tax payers’ $$$ are spent each year on animal shelters. 

• 450,000+ animals were euthanized in California shelters in 2006.

The first ever state-wide neutering/spaying subsidy for low income families’ pets will be available from animal welfare group when AB1634 passes.

Please support AB1634. Copy, sign, and fax the attached letter. 

It is best to also print your name, city & zip code.  Please ask everyone you know to sign the letter & fax them to 310-274-2003.  

Ask professionals your vet, business owners, corporations, and non profit organizations to write support letters on their letterheads & fax them to 310-274-2003.

Be part of history! 

Thank you for helping all of California’s dogs and cats!

 

Buddy, a friend of Bumper’s

Call/fax/write your senator

to support AB1634

Dear Senator                        :

Re:  AB1634                                      

I urge you to support the California Healthy Pets Act (AB1634). 

AB1634 is an important legislation concerning the costs of pet overpopulation.  $250,000,000 of taxpayers’ dollars are spent each year on government funded shelters for the intake, housing, and euthanasia of dogs and cats. 

An intact male dog can impregnate several female dogs, one female dog can give birth to a litter of 6 or more puppies.  Those puppies can have their own litters within a year. 

Cats are even worse. 

The result is an overwhelming and undisputed problem of pet overpopulation. 

AB1634 encourages owners to neuter/spay their pets.  It requires no additional government funding.  Enforcement of the neutering/spaying will be by existing Animal Control staff as part of their regular duties. 

AB1634 does not impose undue burden on pet owners.  Low-cost and free neutering/spaying is widely available throughout the state.  The first state-wide neuterint/spaying subsidy for low income families’ pets will be available from animal welfare group when AB1634 passes the Senate.

AB1634 exempts guide/service/police dogs; owners of purebred or competitive dogs can  get an exemption permit for a nominal fee.  Sick pets are exempt if a veterinarian so determines.

AB1634 limits breeding from unlicensed people who profit from the sale of puppies and kittens without paying state and local income taxes.  Many of these animals are unhealthy as a result of inbreeding, and end up in shelters because their owners cannot or will not pay for veterinarian bills, incurring additional taxpayers’ dollars.

      I strongly urge you to support AB1634, the humane way to address the pet overpopulation problem and save taxpayers dollars.  It is time to address this issue.

                                                                                   Sincerely,                                         

City:                                                                                  Zip:  

California State Legislature Information link:

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html

California Healthy Pets Act Home page

http://www.cahealthypets.com/ca-healthy-pets-ab-1634-home.php

BUMPER’S VALENTINE’S DAY LONELY HEARTS CLUB

This Valentine’s Day

Join Bumper’s Lonely Hearts Club.

Give the gift of life to a homeless dog.

While Los Angeles dog rescue and dog adoption groups made big progress when the Los Angeles City Council approved mandantory spay and neutering for dogs but we all know these political things take time… and time is the one thing hundreds of dogs don’t have. For them the clock still ticks.

There is no moratorium on euthanasia.

When a dog comes into the Bumper Foundation, it’s our responsibility to provide a safe sanctuary. This means, food, shelter, and care. An average dog costs the foundation $12.00 per day. Bigger guys and gals cost more to board.

This Valentines Day we’re asking everyone to sposor a dog by joining Bumper’s Lonely Hearts Club.  

Contribute by the day, week, or month.

Longer term donations are also very cool.  If you’re a business or  corporation become a yearly supporter. Sponsor a specific dog or give to our general fund for the many Los Angeles dogs at large or in shelters.

The gift of your heart goes directly to a dog’s heart.  

This Valentines Day give a dog life.

Join Bumper’s Lonely Heart’s Club.

From my heart to yours…Thank you!!!

Bumper

BIG STEP FORWARD FOR LOS ANGELES DOG RESCUE

The Los Angeles Bumper Foundation  appaluds the city Council’s vote to require spaying and neutering.

The Los Angeles City Council voted 10 to 1 today to approve mandatory sterilization of most pets at the age of 4 months or older -This is going to be a big relief for all of us in the Los Angeles Dog Rescue and Dog Adoption community. We know some people are very upset because they think it’s a decision that is best left up to the animal owner but that hasn’t worked. All one has to do is look at the animal euthanasia statistics in Los Angeles. We are innundated with calls to rescue dogs from over crowded shelters and wholeheartedly believe this is a big first step forward.

Who is Bumper?

 

Bumper is the name of a fictional story about a dog, BUMPER,  who came to Earth from Doggy Heaven to Save the “Forgotten Animals.” On his mission here on earth Bumper learned many lessons. The most important one being “always follow your nose.”

 The Bumper Foundation is a 501 c3 non profit dog rescue foundation dedicated to rescuing dogs in Los Angeles and placing them in loving homes.  We rescue all breeds of dog …and never discriminate against any!

In greater Los Angeles, shelters on average average euthanize 475 pets daily because there just aren’t enough homes for them all.

The Bumper Foundation’s goal is to help provide dogs in Los Angeles a second chance to a happy life and reduce pet overpopulation.

The Bumper Foundation saves dogs in need and provides them with care and foster homes while they await adoption.

We carefully match all dogs to new loving and responsible families. We also provide responsible dog owner education and provide education on the importance of spaying and neutering.

The Bumper Foundation believes the real solution to pet overpopulation is through spaying and neutering pets. 

Bumper Foundation Dog Rescue Adoption Location

Join the fun Every Saturday at The Bumper Foundation’s Dog Adoptions!

The Bumper Foundation hosts dog adoptions every Saturday at Centinela Pet and Feed Store, 5299 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA.

Our Los Angeles dog adoption hours are from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Come on down and adopt one of our beautiful dogs.
 

Bumper Foundation Blanket Drive Big Success

Bumper’s Winter Blanket Drive HUGE SUCCESS!

December 17th, 2007 in News

The Bumper Foundation wishes thank everyone who contributed to BUMPER’S WINER DOG RESCUE BLANKET DRIVE. We had a huge outpouring of donations and blankets. Lots of blankets already made it to the shelters. Many dogs are sleepling snuggly and warm thanks to you!

Lancaster, Downey, East Valley and West Valley Shelters already have blankets and more are on the way! 

The coldest months are still ahead! Plenty of dog rescue work needs to be done

With your continued support Bumper’s Winter Blanket Drive will be able to send even more blankets to more shelters to rescue more dogs throughout the winter.

This year, with your help, we intend to widen the scope of Bumper’s Winter Blanket Drive.

Los Angeles Dog Rescue Alert

This Friday, February 1st, the entire LA City Council will vote on whether this ordinance should become law.  If it is enacted, this ordinance will help end the cycle of frustration we all face and feel every day.

Yesterday, LA City’s Public Safety committee voted unanimously to support a spay/neuter ordinance designed to address the specific needs of the City of Los Angeles.

The Bumper Foundation is one of many  dog rescue organizations in Los Angeles that  face the harsh realities of pet overpopulation every day.  If insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results, then this ordinance gives us a tool to end the insanity and do something significantly different.

Until we can create a sane policy towards dog rescue in Los Angeles, many grassroot dog rescue organizations like the Bumper Foundation will continue to be flooded with requests for dog rescue and dog adoption in Los Angeles.

This ordinance will allow us to eventually reallocate precious resources toward increasing adoption, educating the public on  humane issues, and fight animal cruelty. Several years ago, the City of Los Angeles became a national leader by committing itself to ending euthanasia as a methodology for controlling pet overpopulation.