PRINTER'S NO. 779
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
85
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY ALLOWAY, TEPLITZ, DINNIMAN, WOZNIAK, HAYWOOD,
MENSCH, GREENLEAF, SCAVELLO, WARD, SCHWANK, VULAKOVICH,
FOLMER, FARNESE, COSTA, RAFFERTY, AUMENT AND SMITH,
APRIL 20, 2015
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 20, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2015, as "Adopt a
Shelter Pet Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, By celebrating "Adopt a Shelter Pet Week" in this
Commonwealth, we will encourage pet adoption at local animal
shelters and raise awareness of the strain felt by local animal
shelters because of the faltering economy and an overpopulation
of animals; and
WHEREAS, Many of these animals are euthanized because they
are not reclaimed by their owners or adopted by new owners; and
WHEREAS, Young, healthy, friendly animals are often
euthanized simply because there are not enough good homes for
them, making it more important than ever to help local shelters
by adopting a pet; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, 6 to 8 million homeless pets
enter animal shelters each year with as many as 2,700,000 being
euthanized; and
WHEREAS, Pet ownership has been shown to promote a healthy
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lifestyle by encouraging exercise and socialization; and
WHEREAS, Studies show that children who interact with pets
have higher self-esteem, enhanced social skills and can cope
better with their emotions; and
WHEREAS, Adopting a pet from a shelter and caring for that
animal for the rest of its life can help to responsibly reduce
animal shelter overcrowding; and
WHEREAS, The United States and this Commonwealth have
enormous problems with animal overpopulation, a problem that
worsens as the economy declines; and
WHEREAS, Shelter animals are usually spayed and neutered
before being released to new owners, thus reducing the problem
of pet overpopulation; and
WHEREAS, Animal shelters are focused on animal placement and
providing low-cost adoptions so that everyone can have the
opportunity to bring a loving pet into his or her home; and
WHEREAS, State and local budget reductions have the potential
to increase the strain on local animal shelter systems,
threatening the lives of thousands of animals; and
WHEREAS, Adopting a pet from a local shelter is one way the
people of this Commonwealth can make a difference not only in
their lives but in the lives of animals in need; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of April 19
through 25, 2015, as "Adopt a Shelter Pet Week" in Pennsylvania.
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