I totally agree. Does anyone know why non-surgical population control is not being used? I believe some countries in Europe do. It would be so amazing to get ahead of the breeding curve. I wish we would have a moratorium on breeding even a temporary one would solve the overpopulation dilemma. Great post! Tx.
The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
Original Message:
Sent: 02-05-2024 02:15 PM
From: Lars Pardo
Subject: Reservation Dogs
With apologies, I am getting way off topic but this is a never-ending challenge. I shall be brief.
We have birth control for a variety of species pigeons & deer for example. Zoos & wildlife parks (eg Kruger) have birth control for lions & wild dogs.
We all recognise that we need to get ahead of the cat/dog breeding curve. The only realistic solution is non-invasive methods- either sub-cutaneous injectibles or oral birth control - that can be administered by non-professionals.
If it is not a financial issue dominated by the 'powers that be' I simply cannot understand why we in the animal community are still waiting.
Thank you.
Lars Pardo
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Lars Pardo
volunteer
Paw in Tau Foundation
WA
Original Message:
Sent: 02-05-2024 10:04 AM
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: Reservation Dogs
This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous
There ARE actually efforts taking place to provide pet resources there. The difficulties are the same as everywhere else: not enough money and not enough veterinarians to do spay/neuter surgeries.
Original Message:
Sent: 02-03-2024 10:18 PM
From: Lars Pardo
Subject: Reservation Dogs
i didn't see anything in the suggested article promoting a spay/neuter program on reservations (https://yakimahumane.org/services/spay-neuter/)
Free roaming dogs is fine if tribal councils will tolerate them but the fact is that litters of puppies from the Yakima Nation are ending up here in Seattle thus putting pressure on our shelters (Bellingham to Olympia) and not just to get our local dogs adopted.
I see no tribal attempt to start a spay/neuter program on the reservation...this is not a cultural or racism issue, it is an issue of humanity (humanity defined as the elimination of human caused suffering).
All members of society should be able to come to a common sense solution to help eliminate the 3-5million cats & dogs euthanised in the country every year.
Thank you,
Lars Pardo
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Lars Pardo
volunteer
Paw in Tau Foundation
WA
Original Message:
Sent: 02-02-2024 11:38 PM
From: Johanna Spielman
Subject: Reservation Dogs
I just read this blog post about loose dogs on reservations. I found it very interesting and would love to hear others' thoughts. It's a new perspective I hadn't thought about because I'm a white woman and I know nothing about Native or Reservation life. Does anyone have any other resources to learn more?
https://www.itstrainingcatsanddogs.com/blog/2019/2/10/the-rez-dogs-are-alright?fbclid=IwAR2rUmQB80LlD1tvBzJrjHz_9YgKyTq3S7iY9o_KIPVXZ35Wy0Z-4yqqRl0
#EducationandTraining
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Sincerely,
Johanna Spielman
Founder of Jamie Brianna's Legacy Fund
https://jamiebriannaslegacyfund.org/
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