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Mr. Barack Obama

President of the United States of America
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500

April 14th, 2010

Dear Mr. President Obama:

We, the six hundred and sixty four undersigned, from the North to the South and from the East to
the West are all concerned citizens about the lack of laws for the welfare of the animals at tax
funded pounds and shelters.
We ask you herewith to implement a national U.S. law for tax funded animal pounds and shelters
to stop with the killing of stray dogs and cats and lost family pets when space is available.
We hear and know of atrocities being committed at animal services and shelters, such as killings
in gas chambers and heart stick procedures. And we also hear about abuse of power, neglect and
cruelty inflicted to the animals at these tax funded pounds, services and shelters.

We need Change, we want Change; therefore we ask for laws and regulations to:
 nationally stop the abusive & horrific killings in gas chambers and the heart stick
methods
 nationally increase the holding period of animals; therefore to allow more time for
adoptions to take place
 nationally report all the animals impounded with pictures to help owners find their lost
pets
 only euthanize the animals that are comatose, severely injured and in a humanely way, by
lethal injection
 be applied to all people including the workers and directors of the tax funded pounds and
shelters
 provide transparency with all the procedures applied to all the animals at said pounds &
shelters and stop close door policies
 provide accountability in all the handlings and usage of tax moneys at these locations

This law and regulations if implemented will increase adoptions; adoptions increase revenue,
community involvement and donations. This in turn would help to subsidize low cost spay and
neuter services, as well as trap neuter return of feral cat programs on a national level. We need
feral cats in areas where there is rodent infestation; rodents spread diseases to us humans, which
then can grow to be an epidemic if we rid of all feral cats out there.
The reduction of unnecessary euthanasia on a national level would reduce the cost and expenses
involved with the killings, such as equipment, injections, waste management, disposal equipment
and environmental hazards. The benefits would be for the animals and for the communities.

Ref.: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/yes-to-laws-regulations-for-animal-shelters

The Petitioners

01 .Jessica Reff Cranford, NJ

02. Jason J Green Spotsylvania, VA
03. Amanda Benson Fairfield, IA
04. Carole Hagen Warrenton, OR GREAT IDEA!
05. Donna Beasley Rising Sun, MD
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06. Dianne Douglas Phoenix, AZ

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"If all the beasts were gone, man would die from loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beast,
happens to the man. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of earth." Chief
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Seattle Every life has a purpose. All animals are individuals and they have feelings and thoughts and they
suffer the pain and the joy that we do. They are entitled and they deserve an opportunity to live. "The
greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma
Gandhi
07. Parker House Baton Rouge, LA
08. Ginger Geronimo Birmingham, AL I am behind this 100%
09. Rebecca Stover Huntsville, AL
10. Brad Miller Anthony, KS
11. Sarah Staton Big Rapids, MI
12. Martha Leahy Winchester, MA
13. Jo Fuller Greer, SC
14. Larry Mix Mount Dora, FL
15. Sharon Devine Pittsburgh, PA
16. Mari Basque Presque Isle, ME
17. Nichole Long Montgomery, AL
18. Luann Lilley Milwaukee, WI
19. Miguel Dias Astoria, NY
20. Nancy Nims Los Angeles, CA
21. Vinnie Scarola Bronx, NY
22. Christine Georgiou Bronx, NY
23. Jackie Gardner Cortlandt Manor, NY
24. Rachel Scott Whitewater, WI
25. Cheyenne Wagi Stokesdale, NC
26. Diane Kraft Niagara Falls, NY Euthanasia should not be a convenience.
27. K Graham Meriden, CT
28. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Garnet Valley, PA
29. Jordan Harlin Blue Point, NY
30. Claire Watson Pittsburg, CA
31. Bryan Mather O Fallon, MO
32. Jennifer Fassler Burley, ID
33. Anna Kaczmarek Leesburg, FL
34. Lori Peddicord Independence, MO I agree 100 percent!!!!
35. Whitney Hawks Titusville, FL
36. Tom Rose Portland, IN
37. Elaine Dixon Cocoa, FL I believe this practice should be banned, why put down a perfectly good animal
that could have years of good service left in them, build more shelters if you need them, at least use or tax
dollars on something that for once we the people won't gripe about, instead of spending our tax dollars on
stuff that is STUPID.. So give our animals a break and do more out reach and get these guys a home and quit
murdering them I don't see why you use euthanize sounds more civil then murdering, butchering,
destroying, killing? Well give them a chance to live..
38. Ariadne Chodkowski Jones Louisville, KY
39. Julie Taft Sonoma, CA
40. Debbie Peddicord Independence, MO I AGREE A 100% !!!
41. Helen Chieco Austin, TX
42. Dave Lehman Peachtree City, GA
43. Joyce Collins Wareham, MA
44. Alisha Migliore Seattle, WA
45. Susan Phoenix Monroe, WA
46. Steven Heaver Newark, NJ
47. Debbie Gorman Caldwell, ID
48. Crysti Sullivan La Junta, CO Can't legally put a person out of misery but can kill a
healthy animal...sick world!
49. Rev. E. Lloyd Tucson, AZ
50. Brenda Giles Cowen, WV
51. Sophia Werbowy Addison, IL
52. Elise Margulis Livingston, NJ
53. Iris Chynoweth Midpines, CA Nobody in their right mind could be for euthanasia, however, we should lobby
to find appropriate homes for these animals! I would rather see an animal euthanized than suffer by spending
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his life tied to a tree with his food thrown at him.

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54. DeeDee Penny Long Beach, CA

55. Glenn Byrnes Sylmar, CA
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56. Betty Gregory Lafayette, IN

57. James J Conley Jr Bourne, MA
58. Chris Gillis Leland, NC Increase education and awareness to increase spay and neutering to stop
increased unwanted animal population. Spend the tax dollars for these programs rather than all this horrific
killings. What kind of message does this end to young children today!
59. David Smith Phoenix, AZ
60. Patricia Gallo Tucson, AZ
61. Caylen Wolfer Camden, DE
62. Lance gimenez Kendall, FL
63. Ellyn Yeager Mobile, AL
64. Georgeanne Wilcox Oldenburg, IN
65. Lonnie Farrell Bay View, WI Please help. VOTE YES....
66. Jackie Wells Waverly, VA
67. Jennifer Jackson Pine, CO
68. Kimberly Hollowell Wylie, TX They all deserve to life out the life GOD created for them just like all living
breathing beings.
69. Matt Gettleman Gaithersburg, MD
70. David Dunkleberger Doylestown, PA
71. Becky Visco Wimberley, TX
72. Lisa Salazar Foster City, CA Stop this horrific killing now!
Katina tejeda Everett, MA
73. Monica Miranda Beaukiss, TX An overt act committed with the intent to harm or needlessly kill an animal or
committed out of depraved indifference for the animal’s wellbeing, including but not limited to torture,
maiming, beating, or otherwise committing violence that causes injury or death. This has to stop animals
have rights too!!!
74. Katie Chenderlin Huntington Beach, CA
75. Larry Cato Wells, ME
76. Karen Sexauer Bourbon, MO
77. Natalia Lonska Chicago, IL
78. Jennifer Gardner Melbourne, FL
79. Nancilee Iozzia Decatur, GA I think shelters should contact rescue groups. The rescue group could then
take the pet in or find someone or a group who would.
80. Dee Prado Charlotte, NC We must be their voice .. ..
81. Taylor King Sevierville, TN
82. Roilan Garcia Miami Beach, FL
83. Gail Costic Bushkill, PA
84. DENA HARRIS Woodstock, GA
85. Richard Hollister Tucson, AZ
86. Maryann Reitano Johnstown, NY
87. SHERRY PRZYBYLSKI North Riverside, IL
88. Chris Cruz Miami,fl, FL animals have feelings, just like humans
89. VERONICA INGA Miami, FL
90. Vanessa Dore Miami, FL stop killing animals!
91. Simone regalon homestead, FL
92. DJ Harper Fayetteville, AR
93. Cecilia Verrelli Miami, FL
94. Mallory Philhower Ventura, CA
95. Ana montealegre Miami, FL
96. Karin yates Snow Camp, NC
97. Nicole tarrez Miami, FL
98. Robyn van den Bemd Scottsdale, AZ The senseless killing of countless numbers of innocent souls needs to
come to an end. I am ashamed to live in a society which treats it's animals with such disrespect & indignity.
99. Barbara stephens Wingate, NC
100. Joyce waldie Moyock, NC ALL KILL SHELTERS CAN BE TURNED INTO SANCTUARIES FOR THE SAME
OF LESS AMOUNT OF REVENUE. STOP THIS INSANITY!!!!!!
101. Roger Whitson Atlanta, GA
102. Janet Jacobs Springfield, VA
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103. Elaine Smothers Winston-Salem, NC The time for a NO-KILL NATION is long overdue! It's time we stopped
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living like a 3rd world nation populated by a bunch of heathens! STOP THE KILLING!!
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104. Vivian Perez Miami Beach, FL We have to stop this needless killing of dogs/cats ....this dog was killed on
this due date not even waiting till the end of the day to wait for any rescue or adopter, one more day.
They need our voice!!!
105. Christine kellejian Tallahassee, FL please help!
106. Richard Laing Front Royal, VA
107. ERIN SPARKS CLEVELAND, OH
108. Gina Jacobson Los Angeles, CA
109. Bonita Wray Kernersville, NC
110. Timi Verburg Denver, CO
111. Pat Gray Owosso, MI
112. Sylvia K Covina, CA Would you want to be killed because there is too many people on Earth?
113. Donna durbin Clarkson, KY
114. Amy Smereck Camden, ME The focus needs to be on educating the public about spay/neuter and
providing reduced-cost -- or, whenever possible, free -- spay/neuter procedures. And it seems as if the
southern states in particular need public campaigns not only about spay/neuter, but about treating animals
humanely. The over-population problem can be controlled if everyone works together. As for killing animals
who have tags or microchips, that is just evil.
115. Stephanie Stoddard Duluth, MN
116. Tanina Linden East Windsor, NJ
117. DONNA LARSEN Naples, FL
118. Linda Hilton Saint Augustine, FL
119. Jane almon Redwood City, CA
120. Brittany Mannella Charlotte, NC Please help educate the public about the importance of spaying and
neutering so we can control the pet population. Please help stop the killing of helpless animals, it is not their
fault!
121. Donna DeAngelis Brigantine, NJ
122. Cherie Manzano Erie, PA It is long past time to start treating animals with care and respect, recognizing
them as the beings with souls and feelings that they are.
123. Britt Caras Lynnfield, MA
124. Diane Sturgeon Searsmont, ME
125. Mary Manning Miami, FL
126. Linda Szymoniak Schererville, IN
127. Erica Davido Monroe, WA As someone who once worked at a Humane Society for 2 yrs I strongly urge
there to be laws and regulations for ALL Animal Shelters whether they be City, County or govt Funded or
Non-profit and privately funded. We owe it to those who cannot speak for themselves!! Also urge sponsored
and/or subsidized spay/neuter programs (much more humane to avoid the overpopulation rather than
euthanize!)
128. Cathy Deitchman Bayville, NY THIS MUST STOP NOW!!!!!!!
129. Laura A. Sollers Blakeslee, PA
130. Beth DesRochers Rahway, NJ
131. Ariane Vico Miami, FL
132. Cindy Rodriguez Charlotte, NC
133. Barbara Russo Wallingford, CT Why are we allowing incompetent people run these shelters? Why are we
allowing heartless cruel people to work with scared, injured, maimed animals? This is Unacceptable! Its time
our elected officials stood up and ended this cruelty. Why are we allowing incompetent people run these
shelters? Why are we allowing heartless cruel people to work with scared, injured, maimed animals? This is
Unacceptable! Its time our elected officials stood up and ended this cruelty.
134. Kenda Hansen Overland Park, KS
135. Joe Sarullo Sr Fort Plain, NY This needs to be stopped now.
136. Janell Thomas Little Genesee, NY We call ourselves a civilized country? Think again! Part of the definition
of civilized is HAVING AN ADVANCED OR HUMANE CULTURE. So many of these types of facilities are
county run (government funded, tax payers $), so how can we as a nation consider ourselves civilized? It
would seem that in reality, we are quite barbaric. Shouldn't we expect more from our government?
137. Jvonne maldonado Bonita Springs, FL
138. Victoria Hart Lakewood, OH We need to ask for laws and regulations for animal shelters. They ought to
work for us the communities. They ought to help lost pets find their owners instead of hindering the process.
Why is our government allowing this to happen?
139. Catherine Turley Orange, CA
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140. David tsosie Phoenix, AZ

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141. Ruth Pruiksma Clifton, NJ

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142. Gudrun Dennis Gainesville, FL

143. Mike Masley Manville, NJ
144. Cheree Million Homestead, FL
145. Leslie Blanchard San Marcos, TX
146. Tabatha Horn Richmond, VA
147. Rhonda Maness Horton, AL
148. Shannon Rodriguez wpb, FL
149. Erin Reese Houston, TX
150. Robyn L San Pedro, CA
151. Deborah Simpson Las Vegas, NV
152. Ann Cawley Saint Joseph, MO
153. Darlene Davis Garden City, MI
154. Nancy Poopatanapong Walnut, CA
155. Maddie Burke El Segundo, CA
156. Penni Norman Des Moines, IA
157. Raw Rii Roby Chino Valley, AZ
158. Dana Fillion Norwich, CT
159. Heather Busse Lake City, FL
160. Megan Stypulkoski Boonton Township, NJ Killing of animals in shelters is just unethical. This is what tax
money should be going to, to help those shelters feed the animals, not horrendous practices done by
heartless scientist who conduct vivisection, and other disgusting things.
161. Peggy Acosta Womelsdorf, PA
162. Tierney Grinavic Huntingtown, MD
163. Jennifer Kilgore Pine Bluff, AR
164. Kenny Vaher New York, NY
165. Deni Hall Flora, IN
166. Matt Maltese Los Angeles, CA
167. Christina Igoe Los Angeles, CA
168. Jonathan Brown Van Nuys, CA
169. Jaime Cammarata, RD Philadelphia, PA
170. Nahja Berras Hollywood, CA
171. Dalia Hettfield South Gate, CA
172. Rosemary Rannes Salem, NH Absolutely in agreement with each and every definition
within this petition towards which I say Yes to Laws &
Regulations for Animal Shelters immediately!
Why should never have to be asked but indeed in this case
again and again we must ask why is the Government allow
animal shelters to get away with abuses and violations?
173. Sherrie estes Fordsville, KY
174. Darcy Kashmark Moorhead, MN
175. Lynae Woods Fayetteville, PA
176. Marilyn sass La Mesa, CA
177. Cynthia Falwell Anson, TX Animal shelters pets should have protection. You can make this happen. I say
yes to laws and regulations for Animal Shelters. The government should make sure this is taken care of.
178. Lisa Merritt Elizabethton, TN
179. Alice Diane Celebre East Amwell, NJ
180. Natali ME Apple Valley, CA
181. Denise Lytle Fords, NJ
182. Danielle Ancrile Orlando, FL
183. Yoel Lodos Davie, FL
184. Farrah Dickey Centerville, TN
185. Martha Clifton Sylacauga, AL
186. Carol Marek Saint Joseph, MO There are so many helpless animals that can't speak for themselves. We're
here to speak for them. I encourage you to please pass a law that will regulate animal shelters. I know of
many dogs and cats that were abused or left for dead who are now living good lives with caring families.
Unfortunately, this requires an abundance of medical care, but some people are willing to take care of these
animals in return for the love and companionship that comes in return. Please, do something now. Write a
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187. Tracy Brown Vineland, NJ

188. Emily Smith Spartanburg, SC
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189. Margaret Hartley Seattle, WA

190. Broni D'Agostino San Diego, CA
191. Sandra Hess Ontario, OR
192. Carol Mas Brooksville, FL
193. Teófilo bucaram Doral, FL
194. Victoria Parker Lorain, OH
195. Doni Mason Roy, UT While, hopefully, most animal shelters work to help owners find lost animals and
make attempts to find homes for those who do not have one, there are far too many shelters that are killing
innocent animals needlessly. There should be laws in place that protects not just the animals, but the
public that these shelters are suppose to serve.
196. Kathleen Kelson Kearns, UT
197. Janet Marlow Washington Depot,CT
198. Sue Marston Ventura, CA To those involved in rescue, the abuse that occurs behind the scenes in many
of these places is all too obvious. These agencies have become drunk with their own power (and networking
with other powerful public agencies has increased that power). Helping animals is not their focus - they
become for-profit entities disguised as "shelters." The bodies of the animals are sold FOR PROFIT to
rendering companies. And it has gotten so bad that people who have spoken out about these atrocities have
been raided, arrested and punished severely - our country is sliding rapidly into dictatorship - we do not
have free speech and we have not had recourse against the all-powerful recently, more than ever.
199. Jacqueline Trautwein Winter Haven, FL we need laws and regulations for animal shelters. Tax funded
shelters need to work for us and with us, the communities, to help lost pets find their owners instead
of hindering the process. Where is the law that regulates animal pounds/services /shelters and its workers?
Why are tax funded animal centers exempt from the law and are allowed practices that margin with animal
cruelty and animal neglect?
200. Phyllis Ottomanelli Katonah, NY
201. Michele Ciardiello Branford, CT
202. Susan Woodhouse Cincinnati, OH
203. Nicole Boice Irvine, CA
204. William McHenry Anaheim, CA We need laws that would place huge fines on the peoplethat run these
shelters and not the shelters themselves. It seems that money is the only thing that they understand.
When they kill animals with tags or chips it is completely irresponsible. It's time that the top people take the
responabilty for their actions or oversite, THE BUCK STOPS THERE, ONLY THEN WILL WE SEE CHANGES
IN POLICY AND ACTIONS.
205. Sharon Canty Jacksonville, NC
206. Mich Harris Windsor, CA This would not happen to human babies, or children. Please let's stop this
madness and work on adopting, not breeding. No Heartsick, or gas chambers. At least that part could be
more humane. AND why are we getting our animals chipped, if they do not look for it. This scares me big
time! It is an animals get out of jail card, and the people in shelters are not checking for them. This alone
would help clear some of the critters out of the shelter. Reform and regulation is def. needed.
207. Kerry Rice Maryville, TN
208. Wanda Ballard Anaheim, CA In my many years, I have seen people who care very much for animals, try to
get a job at the pounds. When they express in any way, that they care about the animals, THEY DO NOT GET
THE JOB. Several years ago, my husband tried to get a job there. He was very well qualified and cares deeply
for animals. They were ready to hire him until they heard him say, that he loves animals. Well they made an
about face, and DID NOT HIRE HIM. If you want a job at any pound. Do not let them know, that you like
animals. We need laws to allow caring people to work in, and run these pounds. THEN WE CAN MAKE REAL
SHELTERS OUT OF THEM..
209. Michelle gulden Sussex, WI
210. Teska Daigrepont Lansdowne, VA
211. Angi Elkins Lansdowne, VA
212. Laura Barillaro La Habra, CA All life is precious...taking it is serious business for us human beings. All
animal shelters must be held to strict standards and not be killing animals due to laziness, nor do it
carelessly. All employees must be carefully screened and monitored on the job too, to prevent abusers from
working around these poor animals. SHUT DOWN THE PUPPY MILLS THEN BURN THEM TO THE
GROUND...that will solve some of the pet overpopulation problem and bring some much needed dignity back
to the human race. Treating animals like garbage only degrades PEOPLE.
213. Sandra bell Tarzana, CA Since many centuries ago, humans tampered with nature and domesticated cats
and dogs, the very least we could do is STOP THE PURPOSE BREEDING AND SELLING OF LIFE. Every city
should have a comprehensive, affordable spay/neuter program, including the trap, neuter, return (TNR) of
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feral/homeless cats to their colonies. For those animals sitting in shelters who are homeless, lost or
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betrayed by their human families, there must be an honest, compassionate system in place where they are
CARED forby dedicated employees and volunteers who are seriously invested in adoption. All general
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managers need to be hired for their humanity and knowledge of no-kill solutions, rather than for an
outrageously huge salary/pension, prestige, or because they are part of a good ol' boy club.
214. Melissa Weber Miami Lakes, FL
215. Shelley Bright Tucson, AZ
216. Robyn Wilcox Murrells Inlet, SC
217. Diane Almy Miami, FL
218. Paige Porter Watertown, CT
219. Shannon Wright Savannah, GA
220. Claudia mahan fountain, CO
221. Michelle Mahan fountain, CO
222. Elizabeth McMahon Brooklyn, NY
223. LINDA AND LARRY BEANE CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
224. Pam Zieler Lockport, IL We need to improve the laws to protect the animals
225. Martha David Asheville, NC
226. Sky Williamson Green Cove Springs, FL
227. Patricia Cicerone Warwick, RI
228. Lisa delaurentiis Palm Beach, FL
229. Tammy cameron Berlin, NY
230. Theresa goble-bracco Portland, OR
231. Amy Simons Berkley, MA
232. jl heath kokomo, IN
233. Nevine Salvade Scottsdale, AZ
234.Judith Abbott Sanbornton, NH
235. Pepa Kos Houston, TX Dear powerful people, Let's improve the conditions of our shelters and give these
animals more time in order to find them homes or new homes. Don't kill these beautiful creatures, if they are
micro chipped and have owner give them some decent time to be reclaimed, just be decent with our precious
ones. Thanks Pepa Kos
237. Debra Bowman Upper Chichester, PA
238. Janet Helstrom Oshkosh, WI Killing is Never the Answer without us there would be no killing!!
239. Carrie Aguilera Santa Rosa, CA
240. Virginia Randall Bradenton, FL
241. Maryann Smale Steuben, ME
242. Michele Gianelli Tacoma, WA
243. Lisa williams cairo, NY
244. Jeannette marsland Colorado springs, CO
245. Jennifer Chadwick Rio Rancho, NM
246.. Courtney keaton Mount Juliet, TN
247. Susan Rhoades Sullivan, MO
248. Elle Simpson Philadelphia, PA Our companion animals deserve much better than to be caged then
murdered.
249. Kelly comstock Tucson, AZ
250. Brenda hixenbaugh Great Falls, MT Vital laws that will be enforced desperately need to be made. All
shelters and pounds and animal organizations must be held accountable for their actions and cruelty that
runs amuck in a great number of facilities with no legal consequences. This is completely unacceptable.
People have animal abuse laws sitting everywhere, although their being enforced beyond a fine and a mere
slap on the wrist, is the mockery of justice that all sadly must witness. No one should be above the law! No
one. Shelters and pounds and organizations should be held accountable 3 times more than the average Joe.
In this day and age cruelty and abuse can no longer be tolerated on any level. And No One should be left out
of this equation, NO ONE ~ Enough Is Enough ~ Where is the law when it comes to shelters and pounds and
animal organizations? When animals are confiscated and rescued, a lot of the time they are merely being
moved away from one monster into the hands of yet another monster. Considering the out come of a lot of
these innocent animals’ lives and death. There is no justice. These multi billion dollar organizations, where
the CEO's have 6 figure salaries and yet a shelter or pound is denied food etc, because they don't have the
funds! "What is wrong with this picture?" Something has to give and you are the beginning. Please put the
animal first, where they belong and get some iron clad, no nonsense, no exceptions, and no slap on the wrist
laws that will make a strong and loud statement to animal abusers of all walks of life. That enough is enough
and the time has come to clean house, this planet, our home. Please do what the rest of us don't have the
power to do, but would if we could. Get these innocent animals that are voiceless and guilty of one thing and
one thing only. That’s being born. Get them some real justice, some real stone cold laws against animal
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abusers. Enough Is Enough and we the civilized people of the world have had ENOUGH!
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251. Meredith Buist Lynchburg, VA Mandatory spay and neuter laws are the answer. No more breeding and
these shelters would never have to kill a healthy pet.
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252. Julie Butche Newfoundland, PA

253. Jan Holsinger Davidson, NC
254. Fredericka Hart Wylie, TX
255. Diana Abshire Port Arthur, TX
256. Susan McCauley New York, NY
257. Lawrence Dunham Fremont, IN
258. Candace Reed Beatrice, NE
259. Patricia Addonizio West Orange, NJ
260. Debi komp waala west bend, WI
261. Shannon bloom conemaugh, PA
262. Lisa Forster Quitman, AR
263. Aliso Smith Las Vegas, NV
264. Joanne Ehret Belchertown, MA
265. Christine Rendon Anchorage, AK
266. lulu liza Los Angeles, CA
267. Robert Avalos Los Angeles, CA
268. Sheila Grover Madison, WI
269. Sandra stiegler Springfield, MO
270. Wes Stiegler Springfield, MO
271. Renee Hurne Waterbury, CT
272. Amir M Detroit, MI
273. Natalie York Las Vegas, NV
274. maggie mcmains Candler, NC
275. jeri hibbs Sacramento, CA
276. Charlene Baroni Henderson, NV
277. Jane Johnson Kansas City, MO
278. Donna Gasbarro Appleton, WI
279. Melissa Ritchey Georgetown, CT
280. Diane McIntosh Springfield, VA
281. David Chen Hatboro, PA
282. Irene Fiala Ashtabula, OH
283. Jessica Figueroa Miami, FL
284. Margo Willmes Seattle, WA
285. athina oettinger Green Bay, WI
286. Katharine Ferguson Corpus Christi, TX
287. Amy haas-gray Eldora, IA
288. Deborah Thompson Shaw Lancaster, SC
289. Cathy Lamb Murfreesboro, TN
290. Suzanne Bennett Ponder, TX
291. Gretchen Manzella Lebanon, PA
292. Beverly Walton Levittown, PA
293. Carole block Johnstown, PA animals have as much right to live as humans do!!!!
294. Phyllis Henderson Holtsville, NY
295. Kristin Kallaher Trussville, AL
296. kyla beckwith Rome, PA
297. Andrea boone Hertford, NC How does this happen in the United States. Have we lost all of that which
makes us human? Where is the compassion, the soul, the heart for the animals that we, through our lack of
spay and neuter laws, have allowed to become so plentiful. I thought Tri County Animal Shelter serving
GAtes, Perquimans and Chowan Counties in NC was bad....this beats all...UTAH you should be ashamed.
298. Patricia Wright Worland, WY We need to put a stop to this!!!
299. Betty Barker glade Spring, VA
300. Debbie Magenheimer Evansville, IN
301. Mary Hatfield Sidney, KY
302. Linda Bolander Northglenn, CO
303. Mindy Rae Bivin Fort Lauderdale, FL
304. Denise Jackson Londonderry, NH
305. Anne Fromm Vancouver, WA How can it be that there are THOUSANDS of people out of work, who love
animals and would take this job to make a difference, yet the ones that are there already are
heartless and cruel? The employees there need to go thru a serious mental evaluation where they will fail, in
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turn they need to be locked away. This is cruelty and they brag about it. That is sadistic behavior. Ask ANY
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psychologist!
306. Bonnie Escobar Tampa, FL
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307. Lorelei Pate Sterling, VA

308. Joyce kesling Sarasota, FL
309. Ashley Brown Corinth, TX To the lawmakers, please think about how you would want your animal to be
treated if they left your property and were picked up by Animal Control? We need reform now and
compassionate people working with these animals, not these sadistic jerks who enjoy killing.
310. Helen H. Sierra Vista, AZ
311. Michelle Corrales Chandler, AZ I am appalled that you are continuing to support this injustice. You must
know that people all over, not just in your county are not happy about your supporting this. If you continue
to support this in looking to save some money you will have the people uprising.. You sir, are disgusting. All
life should have a humane ending and anyone who believes otherwise is a fool.
312. Emily Ward Chester, SC
313. Shannon Zigler bokeelia, FL What is wrong with you people?? Have you never loved
anything? Ever felt any kind of compassion for another living being in your life? How can anyone be so
heartless and cold? Take a moment and imagine that someone was doing this to your child(ren). Can you
see the looks on their faces? Can you hear them screaming in agony? Will you still be there listening when
the screams have faded to gurgling moans, because their to close to death to manage
anything else? You are horrible, horrible people for letting things like this go on.
314. Karen Hunter Rolla, MO
315. Penny Coerver St. Louis, MO
316. David Dvorak Winthrop, MA
317. Melissa Dvorak Winthrop, MA
318. Herb Smith Claremore, OK
319. Jeannie Hernandez Flushing, NY No one should be above the law when it comes to animal cruelty &
neglect. All animals are defenseless, innocent & voiceless. All humans should treat all animals with respect,
compassion & care. Only people with animal experience and compassion should be working at
shelters. REMEMBER-SHELTER MEANS SAFE HAVEN-not a place to be abused, murdered in painful/lengthy
ways, mistreated or neglected with food, water & medical care. There is always money to be
found-these are lives!
320. Elisabeth Carey Lawrence, MA No healthy or treatable animal should be killed solely for space. Shelters
should be in the business of SHELTERING animals and not killing them. And killing an owned animal who
was wearing tags, or who had a microchip, or whom the owner had already contacted the shelter with a
description and/or picture, or the same day the animal is picked up, or because "a technician made a
mistake" is not excusable, and not fixed by the dismissal of one person.
321. Jennifer Emerson Roswell, GA
322. Ruth Olafsdottir Santa Monica, CA
323. Dawn K ForTheAnimals Bethel, PA this is inhumane & must stop! Where are all of the tax dollars going??
324. Jennifer Hall Greeneville, TN
325. Amy Entz Overland Park, KS
326. Leslie Bair Midland, MI Animal shelters are funded by taxes we pay. They should not be a torture/killing
chamber for lost pets. Strict laws should be in place to make sure animals in the shelters are treated
humanely. It makes me sick to hear the horror stories about our animal shelters. People who work in the
shelters should be screened and background checked. For some reason there seems to be many sadistic
people working in the shelters. How is this happening? PLEASE FIX THIS NOW. I am a registered voter.
326. Dina Naylor wells Alabaster, AL this is disgraceful. It makes me sick to know things have not changed for
these poor animals. They did not choose this. Why torture them? Why does that make sense to anyone? Why
would you choose to work with animals only to be inhumane and cruel? Please we beg of you that this
practice be stopped. Regards, DNW
327. Traci Kirk Bells, TN
328. Theresa Fraser Canyon Lake, CA
329. Ruth Weaver Bushnell, FL
330. Virginia Anglemyer Lisbon, OH
331. Elizabeth Dahlke-Williams Woodbridge, VA
332. sherrie calderon Costa Mesa, CA
333. Constanze Falkenthal-Balke Las Vegas, NV
334. Kelly Rinker Crown Point, IN Really? We really need to sign a petition for this? You should be ashamed of
yourselves!
335. Megan Barnhill Douglasville, GA
336. Alice Aniszewski Rockford, IL
337. Sue Turcotte Vancouver, WA
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338. Cheryl mccloud Newaygo, MI Having been in animal rescue for nearly 30 years I am probably as well
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equipped as anyone to voice an objection as to how some shelters are run. I personally have had shelter
directors (Montcalm County) that would give adoptable animals to research dealers rather than to
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rescue, even though we offered to take them immediately. They would lie, and cheat to get them to the broker
before we would get there. One has to question their motives. Obviously there was a monetary gain big
enough to cover everyone and the voiceless one loses. It is criminal how some shelters are run. The
euthanasia practices are cruel and barbaric and no one cares. I have seen such cruelty that I am ashamed to
live in this country. This kind of unleashed cruelty would never occur in some country. We need enforceable
laws with 'bite'.
339. Lee Tobar Whitmore Lake, MI
340. Bridget Johnson HARTSVILLE, SC
341. Marissa abramovic Edenton, NC
342. Cheri Fayle Boise, ID
343. Sharyn Shubert Naples, FL
344. Linda Chase Santa Rosa, CA I was visiting friends 2hours away & being an animal lover I stopped by their
shelter on the way home. I have volunteered at animal shelters for a total of 8 years. I found a beautiful long
haired Calico who put her paw out of her cage to me & let me pet her through the cage. I immediately wanted
to adopt her, I have a good home & I am very knowledgeable in loving & caring for a kitty. I would have paid
for her then & there but it was Tues. and I was told the kitty wouldn't be available til Friday. I placed a hold on
her leaving my name & phone # etc. and drove home. Friday I gladly made the 2 hour drive which also
involved a 1/2 hour drive down a very dangerous and steep grade. I was at the gate when they opened, ra in
to get my kitty & was told that she had been pregnant and they PUTHER DOWN. I WAS LIVID ! I had the
house all set up for her, bought new things and drove TWO HOURS TO GET HER! I told this shelter that I
volunteered at 2 local shelters and the fact that they didn't even call me was inexcusable. I would have been
more than willing to care for the Pregnant kitty and our shelters have terrific foster care programs for the
kittens when they would have been born. Needless to say I cried all the way home & had to pull over
several times because I couldn't drive.
345. David Aguilera Santa Rosa, CA
346. Gilda meyer-niehof Santa Fe, NM
347. Nadya Rossi San Diego, CA What is happening to defenseless innocent animals at Robeson, Hinckley,
Gaston is UNCONSIONABLE!I t is or should be a felony crime. Deliberate cruelty is unforgivable
and prolonged torture & killing of animals is outrageous.
348. Kathleen Jack Matawan, NJ Euthanasia is a merciful killing. Killing because of lack of space is killing. . .
what are we going to start doing – killing seniors because there aren't enough old age homes? ? ?
349. Margaret Tyska Perkasie, PA
350. Julia Fischer Frisco, TX
351. Angela Haisty Grand Blanc, MI
352. Jennifer
353. Medlin-Lloyd Kingsley, MI
354. Brianna johnson Woodbine, GA New laws and regulations are NECESSARY when it comes to animal
pounds, services, and shelters. It is disgusting when lives are compromised for "space" and "idiocy". I am
an active facebooker and the posts i see from people about shelters giving 1-3 days to find homes
for these animals is hard to handle. It is depressing to imagine a time limit on a living creature.
355. Alicia Ginn Jacksonville, NC
356. Sandy wilson Port Saint Lucie, FL
357. Linda Vecere Havertown, PA
358. Doris Lamprecht Brownton, MN
359. Nicole Thompson St. Clair Shores, MI
360. Mike Pognant corry, PA pls sign, stop the murderers!!!!
361. Stephen Delehanty Pacific Grove, CA
362. Michelle LeMoignan Point Roberts, WA
363. Barbara Clouse Taylors, SC
364. Ilana Worthington New York, NY
365. Jennifer Schwartz Salisbury, CT
366. Rich nelson memphis, TN
367. Danielle Phaneuf West Park, FL
368. Sharon stone greenwood, MS
369. Cherie Manzano Erie, PA
370. Penny Kolacki Rochester, NY
371. Tina Pumper Enid, OK
372. Gail Nowicki Clawson, MI
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373. Kristine Klosterman Eldora, IA

374. Gloria Colangelo Ridgeville, SC
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375. Tammy Matthews Cadiz, OH

376. shirlane ferrante palm cost, FL
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377. Gina Brayson Milo, ME

378. Gisselle Camacho Bronx, NY
379. Terri Bailey Mount Perry, OH
380. Joan yielding ST LOUIS, MO PLEASE BE FAIR.
381. Mark Warnick Novato, CA
382. Janel Compton Frankfort, IL
383. Robert Lawton Sherman Oaks, CA
384. Christina Almeida Roseville, CA
385. Shannon Cowan Hermitage, TN Please. If animals must die in shelters..they should be put to sleep
humanely and with love and care..NO animal should ever be treated this way!!! Make our government
LISTEN and LOOK! By SIGNING!
386. J Larkins Wilmington, NC
387. Jo Ann Griffiths Jacksonville, FL
388. Harold Highland Westerville, OH
389. MaryAnne Anderson Bowling Green, KY
390. Barbara Graham New Kent, VA
391. Leslie Boyer Metairie, LA
392. Melanie Zenor-kelleher Martinsburg, WV
393. Debbie peterson Albrightsville, PA To kill healthy pets due to lack of space is NOT acceptable but to kill
healthy pets having space is CRIMINAL. It is not moral or ethical and it should be illegal.
394. Patricia Pridmore Morris, AL All animals should be treated humanly, that is in shelter, rescues, or in
homes. Laws should be made and enforced to see to it that the animals are protected. People should
be given strict, harsh punishments for abusing or torturing, animals.
395. Rana Nickels Strongsville, OH
396. Debora Toro Las Vegas, NV
397. Diane Symons Perkasie, PA
398. Lauren Helton Oldsmar, FL
399. Cindi shaw west Springfield, MA
400. Thomas olsen Canandaigua, NY
401. Crystal Connors Marshfield, WI
402. Alison buckley Hudson, FL
403. Anne McInnis Lumberton, MS
404. Tiffany Nicol Rio Rancho, NM
405. toniann sirkin Deerfield Bch, FL
406. justine stabile Fort Lauderdale, FL
407. Jill Aguilera Guerneville, CA
408. Kim Larsen Rockledge, FL
409. Jody Anne Fitzpatrick Catawissa, PA These Criminals need to be dealt with as criminals....including the
Authorities responsible for this atrocity!!!!! Swiftly and in a lawful manor, WE MUST NOT ALLOW THIS TO
GO ON!!!!!!
410. Carolyn Boe Centerville, MA This is a disgusting, unbelievable practice.
411. Lynn Lehman Racine, WI
412. ANGIE MURPHY DELTONA, FL
413. Morgan Schunn Columbus, OH
414. Dia Redman North St Paul, MN
415. Dia SmithRedman North St Paul, MN EVOLVE!
416. Meghan Catalano East Stroudsburg, PA
417. Mya Kennett Baldwin, NY
418. JB Coleman Easley, SC
419. Paula Edwards Caseville, MI
420. Mary Lutzow Clifton, CO
421. Therese McGovern Farmingville, NY
422. Clara Sharp Marietta, GA
423. Mary Lentfer Omaha, NE
424. Melissa Petrucelli Denver, CO
425. Jackie Morris Deerfield Beach, FL
426. angela bruce Columbus, NC
427. Jennifer Perez Orange City, FL
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428. Luanne Thulstrup Eugene, OR

429. silvana berardo Ridgewood, NY
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430. Denice King Cary, NC

431. Matt Williams Honolulu, HI
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432. Larin Sinclair Chicago, IL

433. Pam Williams Springhill, FL
434. David essel Fort Myers, FL
435. John Lidecker NILES, MI
436. Jody Quinlan Salamanca, NY
437. kathy Devost Rindge, NH
438. Charlene Inglis Nokomis, FL Shelter employees have gotten by with murder in too many instances.
Defenseless beings must be protected. It's amoral imperative!
439. Jim Burris Seguin, TX
440. Frances A. Deacon Gloucester, MA It is time for you, our Congress to stop the incentives for shelters to
kill as many shelter animals as possible because it will mean more tax dollars for them in the end.
This is policy that encourages and condones animal abuse and cruelty and with the governments consent.
Heartstick and Gassing are not insignificant issues by any stretch of the imagination! This is torture plain
and simple. So PLEASE put a stop to it NOW! Our animal friends deserve far better in a country that should
know better and does but just doesn't care enough to do anything about it. It is the rescues, transporters,
advocates, "true" volunteers that do all the work and ask for nothing in return. They are the real American
heroes, not you I am afraid to say
441. Trudy Moore Mill Hall, PA
442. Chrissy Costigan Westfield, MA
443. Craig newton greenwood, SC
444. Dagmar Goebelbecker Maywood, NJ
445. Laura Herndon Burbank, CA
446. ioana lassner silver spring, MD
447.susan hutchinson Fayetteville, NC
448. gina blumen Highland Falls, NY If MY taxes are used to kill shelter animals, I should have a say in the
procedure!!! No animal should be euthanized, in my opinion, but if my TAXES are being used to do it, I want
a say in when, where and HOW!!!
449. Anna Drummond Grass Valley, CA
450. gina maltese Lindenhurst, NY
451. Joan Ciccarone Cossayuna, NY
452. Lily Feliciano Hollywood, CA
453. Michele corbin Fayetteville, NC
454. Sonia Swartz Atlanta, GA
455. Holly Genovese Plainville, CT
456. P. J. Katherine Jennings Winchester, MA
457. Marla Swartz Howell, MI
458. Beverly Strain Philadelphia, PA
459. Ginamarie Colorio Minneapolis, MN
460. Katie Rosebrock Chicago, IL
461. Kathryn Scott Buchanan, MI
462. J P Nichols Phoenix, AZ
463. violetta Cyran rego park, NY
464. REV Karen Simpson Daytona Beach, FL
465. Katherine Nield Washington, UT
466. Vivian lombardozzi Hicksville, NY
467. Katrina Bower Cranston, RI
468. Vicki staton Elburn, IL
469. Heidi sausser Bend, OR
470. Kim Henriksen Baiting Hollow, NY
471. GABRIELA CANASTRARO Pompano Beach, FL
472. Liz Roy Loudon, NH
473. Bryan Ternes Saint Paul, MN
474. Mark Hausauer Saint Paul, MN
475. Timothy Verret Austin, TX these animals did not do anything wrong. We should not be killing them. They
are innocent. The guilty ones are the humans who did not spay and neuter their pets. They, and not the
animals, should be held responsible. We need humane laws to protect these animals. Without these laws, we
are an uncivilized and inhumane race that will destroy ourselves due to bad karma.
476. Roxanne Rich Greenwood Village, CO
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477. Natalie Kallenbach Wichita, KS To kill healthy pets due to lack of space is NOT acceptable but to kill
healthy pets having space is CRIMINAL. It is not moral or ethical and it should be illegal.
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478. JJ Ascetta Carle Place, NY

479. Danielle Jones Piedra, CA
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480. lisa stalvey Calabasas, CA

481. Mala Brady Fort Collins, CO
482. Ericka Shimkonis Suncook, NH
483. Ellen Graben Carlton, GA
484. Micaela deChaves Somerville, MA
485. Karen Garrett Wyomissing, PA
486. Ashley Bertrand basile, LA
487. Cathy Robinson Mobile, AL
488. lindsay hoffman Perrysburg, OH
489. Marilyn Sergent Vienna, NJ
490. Kim Ilardo Caledonia, NY
491. Kelly Ranous Holley, NY
492. Jackie Broadhecker long valley, NJ There should be more rules, laws for the running of shelters and
pounds in this country. We are supposed to be civilized and yet we treat criminals with more respect
than helpless animals. ALL animals deserve fair, kind, and decent treatment. The regulations need to be
made and upheld. We need to speak for those who cannot. Please! Jackie in NJ
493. Diane Banach Albuquerque, NM
494. Heather Wolf Spokane, WA
495. Kristin Redenius West Des Moines, IA Please quit killing the innocent animals. It always the fault
of a human and the animals suffer. Take responsibility and do the right thing.
496. myla sumabat Tierra Buena, CA
497. Pat Goldberg San Francisco, CA There has to be a way of NOT killing. I will always believe that.
498. Eddie Pinto Baton Rouge, LA
499. Judith Leon Las Vegas, NV
500. Patricia Vargas McLean, VA
501. WENDY WEDDING SCS, MI
502. Barbara Maze Hackettstown, NJ
503. jana kohl chicago, IL The answer to this is the website below.. if we support this effort and this problem
will end: www.NoKillAdvocacyCenter.org
504. Elaine Secondo Enfield, CT
505. Karen Ballard Grants Pass, OR
506. Cara Barrier Concord, NC
507. Pat Huwig Crystal River, FL
508. JoY Askew Brooklyn, NY
509. Melody Jones Hamshire, TX
510. Bonnie Eaddy Raleigh, NC
511. Tomolly VanSteenburgh Sedona, AZ
512. Tony Menechella Frankfort, KY
513. Melissa MacDonald Laguna Hills, CA Killing healthy animals is unacceptable and it needs to be
stopped at once. The time has come and has already come to display mercy and compassion toward all
living beings.
514. Heather Hodges Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Shelter animals deserve to be treated humanely!
Please adopt laws to protect them from abuse and neglect
515. Daniel Rebson West University Place, TX
516. Monica Michelena New York, NY We have enslaved the rest of the animal creation, and have treated our
distant cousins in fur and feathers so badly that beyond doubt, if they were able to formulate a religion, they
would depict the Devil in human form. ~William Ralph Inge, Outspoken Essays, 1922
517. Alpa Patel Jersey City, NJ
518. Beth Sopko New York, NY The killing must stop; the United States can become a no-kill nation and set the
pace for the whole world. Killing healthy, adoptable animals is unacceptable.
519. G Galvin Atlanta, GA
520. Jessica Santos upland, CA
521. Kathy Chadwell Lafayette, IN
522. Morgan goodwin Inverness, FL
523. Kathie blouch Hummelstown, PA This is so cruel and not the way of the Lord we are to take
care of the animals on this earth as God takes care of us...I can't believe in the great US we let this go!
524. Terri Haney Seattle, WA I want a national database of all micro-chips tied to all Pet License Applications
Nationwide. All animals deserve the chance to go home. There is a living "being" in those fur bodies who
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525. Kathryn Dalenberg Valley Head, AL Stop the random killing! An enlightened society does not utilize and
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teach death as solution to its problems. The United States is NOT the evolved nation its politicians try to
make us believe it is. No Compassion, No Peace, Know Compassion, Know Peace
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526. Erin Kurz Peoria, IL

527. Stephanie Hunt Aurora, CO
528. Sunny Lyons San Marcos, CA
529. Megan Dietz Fishers, IN This is why I’m so proud that I volunteer at a non-kill animal shelter in Indiana.
Hamilton county humane society is just one of few in Indiana. I wish more shelters around the world would
be to. we have two dogs at our shelter that have been there for over 1 1/2 years. the dogs will stay
with us until they get adopted, no matter how long it takes.
530. Gina Gregoire Charlotte, NC
531. GREYFOX CUCUMBER Lexington, KY
532. Barbara Hamilton Milford, CT
533. Cynthia Nord Indianapolis, IN
534. Deborah Outman Atlanta, GA
535. Delliana of the Sea Manitou Springs, CO
536. Amy Aversa New York, NY
537 Michael Falzarano Boston, MA
538 sherri Alston Malvern, AR
539. Kelly Baker Wilmington, NC the current laws do not say much for us as human beings. Please, we need to
ensure that every living creature in our care, ESPECIALLY those that were unwanted through no fault of their
own, are treated humanely and with compassion. The way we treat our fellow creatures is a measure of who
we are as human beings. I want to feel proud of our government, and instead I am disgusted. Please, make
the changes that will ensure the compassion that is deserved by these creatures that are our companions.
540. Kathy Warner Grants Pass, OR
541. Winona Wright Port Henry, NY
542. Christopher McFadden Cleveland, OH
543. sylvia fitzpatrick Royal Oak, MI
544. Eyda Hernandez Miami, FL Laws need to be changed to show our compassion for our pets..This is what
the majority of the people want!!!STOP THE KILLING OF HEALTHY PETS!!!!!
545. Lana Saric Folsom, CA
546. Adriana Carrico Round Rock, TX
547. Bibi Barrett Naples, FL
548. Diane Gallagher Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
549. Kim Biller-Feinberg Aventura, FL
550. Robert Lozon Flint, MI
551. Yelena Susloparova Jersey City, NJ
552. Krista Tackett Louisville, MS There again it does back to people like us to care. To get the word out.
Publicity is the Animals Voice. This is the only way to change laws pertaining to shelters and pounds.
Speak up America! Use your right to vote to make a difference!
553. Vicki McCauley-Hardy Austin, TX
554. Patricia brower Spring Lake, NJ
555. Robin maca Austin, TX we pay for the shelters, it is the animals that should benefit. Healthy animals
should never be euthanized. Animals deserve respect and protect from us.
556. S rietz Austin, TX Shelters need to follow laws that protect the animals. They have our tax payers' money
and need to have guidelines that benefit the animals.
557. Betty geist reading, MA
558. Monica Kelly Wright Hayden, ID
559 Nancie Barnett Pacific Palisades, CA
560. Danielle Fowler Martin, KY
561. ROSITA TANGUMA LIBERTY HILL, TX
562. dian wright Garland, TX
563. Katie Starr Marana, AZ
564. Rebecca Alexander Atlanta, GA
565. Kimberley Combs Middletown, OH
566. Cara Anderson Diamond Bar, CA
567. Jennifer Hill Westerville, OH
568. Sandy taylor Denton, TX If the average person out there had any idea how much pain and cruelty is a part
of "shelter" situations everyone would be in streets protesting. People love a personal pet and yet....
569. Karen Lentini New Rochelle, NY
570. Irene krizek Aquebogue, NY
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571. Michele b Burleigh, NJ

572. Dora Ponce Lakeland, FL
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573. Kathy wadce Oberlin, OH

574. Kelli Alimenti Iron River, MI
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575. Connee Robertson Heber Springs, AR

576. Mary Alexander Glen Allen, VA
577. Sherry Hudon Thurston, OH
578. Susan Suni Ibarra Rohnert Park, CA The things humans do, because it is more convenient, to animals who
have been lost, forgotten, ignored, abandoned, abused - - - - is nothing less thanabominable!!!!! Those who
kill animals for a living are in for a huge and unpleasant surprise when they die. There is a very large, very
hot place where they will go without possibility of returning. And you will deserve it!!!!
579. michelle grasso Simi valley, CA
580. Lisa Brochu Norwich, CT
581. Amanda Fox Akron, OH
582. Marta Fernández Jersey City, NJ I pay my taxes and therefore I demand humane treatment to animals in
shelters funded with my money!!
583.Louise McGannon Mitchell, SD
584. Valarie Wolf Irvine, CA
585. John Scandone Hamden, CT
586. Sue Fye Nashua, NH
587. Juliette Worden VAN NUYS, CA
588. Meredith Jones Beverly Hills, CA
589. Arron Baxter Bentonville, AR
590. Ryan Derry Fort Lauderdale, FL
591. John Brooks Maple Grove, MN
592. Christine Harlan San Francisco, CA
593. Paul estrada san diego, CA
594. Alexandra Brandl Los Angeles, CA
595. Benjamin Cohen Florissant, MO
596. Sherri russo Greenfield center, NY
597. Michelle Mele North Haven, CT
598. Mary Beth Golden Greensboro, NC
599. Tim Brendle goose creek, SC
600. Eric P Beaverton, OR
601. Amy Dudik Marion, IA The ending of an animal’s life in this matter is UNACCEPTABLE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaEW6rpzV-E GRAPHIC video taken in NC. Please end this abuse!!!!
602. Jill Perkins Saratoga Springs, NY
603. Vicki Coffman Richmond, TX If a shelter is funded by our taxes, it should abide by humane regulations.
604. Denise STENMARK New Boston, NH
605. Melissa Orzol gilberts, IL
606. Kimberly rogers Chicago, IL
607. Bud Canidus South Holland, IL
608. Talya Nicol Lauderdale, MN Seriously.
609. Karen Sitts Mose Bluff, NE
610. Danielle Adams Atlantic mine, MI
611. Brandy Belau Schaumburg, IL
612. Eva lee Playa Del Rey, CA
613. Melissa Maroff Sherman Oaks, CA
614. Tammy Campbell Sebring, OH
615. Susan Bond Pasco, WA
616. Linda Conroy Oakland, IL
617. Juliet Kostiuk Evergreen Park, IL
618. Pamela Fargo Caldwell, ID
619. Jodi Hoffman Las Vegas, NV
620. Reem Lajin Woodbridge, VA We need to ask for laws and regulations for animal services /shelters. Tax
funded shelters need to work for us and with us the communities, to help lost pets find their owners instead
of hindering the process. Where the law that regulates tax is funded animal pounds /services /shelters and
its workers? Why tax funded animal services/shelters are exempt from the law and are allowed practices that
margin with animal cruelty and animal neglect?
621. Merle french Salt Lake City, UT
622. Renee Grabelle Philadelphia, PA
623. Shanna Stroup Texarkana, AR
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624. Emil Gottfried Phoenix, AZ

625. Chrissa Hebert Hartstown, PA
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626. Mary Thomas Taylors, SC

627. Lana S. Prospect hts, IL
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628. MYLA SUMABAT yuba city, CA I STRONGLY SUPPORT THIS CAUSE FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS.
629. Maria maldonado Katonah, NY
630. Sharon Hull Redwood City, CA
631. Doris Schoning Ravenna, OH I am really tired of seeing my tax dollars and the money I donate being
wasted on the administration of these so called shelters. The largest % should be spent to take care of the
animals. These poor dogs or cats need laws that protect them from abuse and neglect not only by shelters
but by the owners that drop them off or that are too ignorant to get them neutered and spayed. Please look
up the word SHELTER in the Dictionary.
632. Janine Masure Anchorage, AK
633. John McMahon Eugene, OR
634. Suzanne Owens Georgetown, OH
635. Angela schaub north Hollywood, CA
636. Deborah Francis Longwood, FL Killing animals due to inadequate shelter space is cruel and unjust. Killing
animals merely because their brief shelter time period ran out, without bothering to check ID tags or
microchips, is heartless, inhumane, and should be a criminal act. Pet owners are not being given sufficient
time to try to locate their lost pets! In some shelters animals are only given 3, 5, or even just 1 day before
they are killed! Why isn't more being done at the shelters to help unite beloved pets with their owners?
Instead, some seem to be trying to see how quickly they can kill the animals! This is appalling! KILLING
ANIMALS MUST STOP!
637. Marla pennamen Eugene, OR
638. Brandi Mcclary Eugene, OR
639. Mike gilliam Tucson, AZ
640. Harold Nicol Roseville, MN It is imperative that all humans begin to recognize that humanity's fate is tied
up with how we treat our fellow sentient creatures on this planet. The more we care and nurture our pets, the
more we will become more human and less disconnected from our earthly home. Let us all humble ourselves
and learn from the life forms that give us so much.
641. Janet Brown New Fairfield, CT
642. Krista milito Philadelphia, PA
643. Julia Miles Lubbock, TX
644. Sandesh Nicol Minneapolis, MN
645. Margaret Stafford St Petersburg, FL
646. mary jordan woodland, WA
647. Leslie Petit Vinson Madison, MS
648. Georgia Costa Eagleville, PA
649. Becky Hawkins Reno, NV
650. Debra Vanderford Las Vegas, NV
651. Angela Furino York, PA
652. Linda Higginson Pascoag, RI
653. Regina Scotti Lincoln, MA
654. Lisa Allen Virginia Beach, VA
655. Victoria hansen Ft Lauderdale, FL
656. Kathy Olsen Byron Center, MI
657. Marilyn Whitney Stanley, NC
658. ANGELINA MCDONALD SANTA MARIA, CA
659. Dee Flannery Woonsocket, RI
660. Bobbi Gochman New York, NY
661. Shari Bryan New York, NY
662. Deanna-Renee Rockingham, NC
663. Kasey Holloway Rockingham, NC
664. Gloria Ulmer Miami, FL Now we are appealing to you Mr. President, to Members of the Senate and House
of Representatives please listen to the people’s requests and reform the existing procedures at tax funded
pounds and shelters. Please set laws to stop with the killing frenzy of adoptable animals. Animals are being
tortured, stabbed in the heart or asphyxiated in gas chambers for them to die gruesome deaths. The animals
have already suffered enough by being neglected, abused, locked up and left out sick or injured to have to
die in such terrible ways. We need an immediate reform to stop this insanity. We can not wait until next
year's legislation to request for a ban to these tortures or for new laws to be implemented. Over 16,000 are
being killed everyday and of those over 89% unnecessarily.
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