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Letter to the Editor: Madhu Anderson
March 11th 2019 Wyoming
I wish to provide some perspective on the special animal group meeting held on March 6, 2019, at the city hall that I participated in.
In the meeting, the Rock Springs Animal Control Supervisor, Mr. Kiggins, mentioned that the gas chamber used at the shelter is the most humane method of euthanizing unwanted pets and feral cats.
With my research (gas chamber videos, photos, talking to people who have witnessed the process), I have found out that euthanizing shelter animals in a gas chamber is the most inhumane and cruel and also unsafe and emotionally unhealthy method for the staff. *read more at link.
Advocates in Utah lobby for bills impacting pet safety.
Feb 28th 2019
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 News) - Animal advocates made their way up to Capitol Hill for Humane Lobby Day speaking to lawmakers about three bills related to pet safety this legislative session.
Stephanie Smith joined the Humane Society of the United States Thursday morning. Calling her an animal lover would be an understatement. She's fostered nearly 50 dogs for Rescue Rovers and helped them find a forever home.
One of the bills she lobbied for is H.B. 365 (sponsored by Rep. Erik Hutchings), which would ban Utah shelters from using a gas chamber to euthanize animals.
"This bill is long overdue. This is an antiquated process. It is not necessary. You have only four states that even use a gas chamber, two of them are moving it along. Ohio is banning them. It’s time for Utah to step up," said Smith.
Indiana passes H.B 1615 banning animal gas chambers.4/17/19
The term includes destruction of an animal by any means other than humane euthanasia if the person who destroys the animal is:(A) a humane society;(B) an animal control agency; or(C) a governmental entity operating an animal shelter or other animal impounding facility.(3) "Humane euthanasia" means the humane destruction of an animal using sodium pentobarbital or a derivative,administered in a manner that causes painless loss of consciousness and death. The term does not include a method:(A) prohibited by section 15 of this chapter; or(B) involving the use of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,or any non anesthetic inhalant.
Link to news release:Indiana Bill to toughen animal cruelty laws goes to governor.