Springfield, Missouri votes to continue killing
The city council of Springfield, Missouri turned down a proposal that would have allowed some animal rescue groups to take pit bulls from the city pound and find new homes for them.
Instead, the city, which doesn’t allow unclaimed pit bulls and pit bull mixes to be adopted, plans to continue killing any that come into the shelter.
Councilwoman Mary Collette proposed changing that policy, but was outvoted, 6-3.
If a dog’s owner doesn’t claim it within five days of Animal Control officers capturing it, it is euthanized, rerports TV station KY3.
Collette argued rescue groups should be able to save the animals just as they do breeds, and suggested rescue groups could sign waivers promising that they wouldn’t sue the city if a dog bites and injures a person.
Despite that, the majority of the council agreed that the risk of a lawsuit payout is too great.
Posted by jwoestendiek April 9th, 2009 under Muttsblog.
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