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Michigan Animal Shelter Gas Chamber Ban Passes State Senate
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It will next be up for consideration in the House.
Michigan state Senate on Thursday voted to ban gas chambers used to euthanize dogs and cats at animal shelters.
“When I was the Eaton County Sheriff, I ran the local animal shelter. In a fact sheet from the American Humane Association, the nonprofit organization listed the reasons euthanizing by injection (EBI) should be used over gas chambers:
The Huffington Post stated that more than 20 states still allow the practice of gas chambers to put down animals, though some have recently outlawed it.
The report continued on to say that in June, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association’s board took the stance that using gas to euthanize shelter dogs and cats is not acceptable.
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Senator Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) introduced Senate Bill 354, which passed 37-0. I know that shots are quick, painless and are the most humane way to put down an animal.”
“I wish no dog ever had to be put down, but if it has to happen we must ensure that it is done humanely as possible,” Jones said in a statement.
The animal shelter gas chamber ban still has to go through the House, and many animal activists are hoping that it this bill does become law, and even more hope that it will eventually become national law.
According to the Huffington Post, the practice of gassing animals has spurred strong objections from animal rights activists.
[Image via Shutterstock/KITSANANAN]
The San Francisco Chronicle stated that similar legislation stalled in 2010 and 2012, but Jones said he has addressed concerns from groups representing farmers and veterinarians.
Michigan Animal Shelter Gas Chamber Ban Passes State Senate
Michigan state Senate on Thursday voted to ban gas chambers used to euthanize dogs and cats at animal shelters.
“When I was the Eaton County Sheriff, I ran the local animal shelter. In a fact sheet from the American Humane Association, the nonprofit organization listed the reasons euthanizing by injection (EBI) should be used over gas chambers:
The Huffington Post stated that more than 20 states still allow the practice of gas chambers to put down animals, though some have recently outlawed it.
The report continued on to say that in June, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association’s board took the stance that using gas to euthanize shelter dogs and cats is not acceptable.
All content © 2008 - 2013 The Inquisitr.
Senator Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) introduced Senate Bill 354, which passed 37-0. I know that shots are quick, painless and are the most humane way to put down an animal.”
“I wish no dog ever had to be put down, but if it has to happen we must ensure that it is done humanely as possible,” Jones said in a statement.
The animal shelter gas chamber ban still has to go through the House, and many animal activists are hoping that it this bill does become law, and even more hope that it will eventually become national law.
According to the Huffington Post, the practice of gassing animals has spurred strong objections from animal rights activists.
[Image via Shutterstock/KITSANANAN]
The San Francisco Chronicle stated that similar legislation stalled in 2010 and 2012, but Jones said he has addressed concerns from groups representing farmers and veterinarians.
Michigan Animal Shelter Gas Chamber Ban Passes State Senate
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