Is Oreo’s Law necessary?
Yes, every year, shelters kill animals even when legitimate rescue groups are willing to save the lives of those animals. Oreo’s killing, for whom the pending law is named, is just one tragic example. A few weeks after killing Oreo, the ASPCA did it again, killing a dog named Max a rescue group was willing to save. But this law is not about the ASPCA. It is about every shelter in New York State. Shelters across the state and country kill feral cats even when TNR groups and caretakers have spayed, vaccinated, and care for the cats. They kill healthy animals rescue groups are willing to save. And they kill underaged puppies and kittens because they don’t want to bother with foster programs, even when rescue groups are willing to provide the care. This is not unique to New York. It happens all over the country—except in California because of a law similar to Oreo’s Law. Read about some of those experiences, and why the rescuers support Oreo’s Law, by clicking here.
