Keep Austin Neutered was started by a few people
that want to make a difference in the lives of pets in and
around Austin. In May 2005 the Animal Advisory Commission voted to send proposed
legislation to Austin City Council that would make the City of
Austin a Spay/Neuter city. Opposition to sterilization
legislation is huge and it became apparent that those of us in
support of an ordinance need to come together and form a louder
voice.Similar legislation was tabled in 2004 and we don't
want to see that happen again. Once the proposed ordinance
reaches Austin City Council and finds a sponsor, Keep Austin
Neutered will be there to help save animals lives through
prevention.
12,201 animals were killed at Austin's Town Lake Animal
Center in 2003-2004. That's about 54% of the animals
brought in. Keep Austin Neutered realizes that to reduce
the number of animals that die, we have to reduce the number of
unwanted animals entering our shelters. Only through
prevention can we save lives. |
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