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29 <br />25 <br />b. The AvM.A believes that state and local governments must evaluate their needs and <br />resources to develop appropriate and effective dog and cat population control programs. <br />This would include: <br />i. Strict enforcement of existing animal control laws <br />ii. Licensing of all dogs and cats <br />iii. Prohibiting the sale or adoption of intact dogs and cats by humane organizations <br />and animal control agencies <br />iv. Promoting surgical and nonsurgical sterilization of intact dogs and cats. <br />v. Requiring rabies vaccination <br />vi. Requiring permanent identification through microchipping. <br />5. Sharon Seltzer, January 25, 2010, www. eare2 a eoin. Do Mandatory Spay and Neuter Laws work? <br />a. Successful spay and neuter programs must be comprehensive and take into consideration <br />the needs of every type of pet owner. If they are seen as strictly punitive then people tend <br />to `go underground' with their animals and do everything they can to avoid the law. <br />6. American Fennel Club, Mandatory Spay/Neuter Laws (no date). <br />a. Mandatory spay/neuter laws have not proven an effective solution to animal control <br />concerns and punish responsible breeders. Points of consideration include that these laws <br />are difficult to enforce, are costly to the community, restrict pet owner rights, and may <br />result in a decrease in the number of dogs licensed. <br />7. Save our Dogs, Dog Licensing and Mandatory Spay - Neuter. <br />a. Result of mandatory spay- neuter laws in California were reviewed. The authors note that <br />mandatory spay - neuter laws resulted in a decrease in animal licensing in CA, with <br />resultant decrease in licensing revenues. The authors conclude, "whether policy makers <br />intend it or not, mandatory spay - neuter laws are perceived by the public as especially <br />oppressive and drive a wedge between the public and animal services departments. This <br />perception reduces dog licensing rates, reduces dog licensing income, reduces return -to- <br />owner rates, increases costs, and kills more dogs." <br />8. Animal Protection Association of Missouri, The Facts about Mandatory Spay/Neuter Laws. <br />a. Numerous organizations listed that are opposed to mandatory spay/neuter laws, including <br />the ASPCA, Alley Cat Allies, FixAustin, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, American <br />Veterinary Medical Association, and the Nevada Humane Society, <br />