January/February 2007
Leader of the Pack
The year 2007 promises to be an exciting one at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. Each year, we assess our accomplishments and shortcomings and develop new goals with the purpose of enriching the lives of animals and the needs of the community we serve.
In 2007, several cities are looking at Breed Specific Legislation as a method of protecting their residents from potentially dangerous dogs. PHS maintains that effective dangerous dog control must not be breed specific because the root of the problem would remain unaddressed. Strongly enforced leash laws, extensive public education on responsible pet ownership and dog behavior classes for dog owners are ways to protect residents from dangerous dogs. The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA will form a committee to explore fully the ways that a community keep itself safe from dangerous dogs while protecting the right of dog owners.
This year will also be the Year of the Cat at PHS. Our staff will look at creative ways to enhance the shelter environment for cats before they are adopted. We will also continue to focus on spaying and neutering feral cats and outdoor roaming cats in our public spay/neuter program in order to decrease the number of homeless cats in our community.
More humane education programs are planned for 2007 so that we can raise public awareness of humane issues throughout the community we serve. These programs include seminars on pit bull behavior and responsible ownership, and a bereavement group for people who are grieving for their pets.
Our events in 2007 will include our biannual art auction, Artistic License, which will be held in May, adding to the fun raised with our annual golf tournament and dog walk.
I am delighted by the cooperative spirit that unites our volunteers, staff and community. Your willingness to help the animals has brought us success in the past. I look forward to working with all of you to build a better world for the animals.
Steve
The year 2007 promises to be an exciting one at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. Each year, we assess our accomplishments and shortcomings and develop new goals with the purpose of enriching the lives of animals and the needs of the community we serve.
In 2007, several cities are looking at Breed Specific Legislation as a method of protecting their residents from potentially dangerous dogs. PHS maintains that effective dangerous dog control must not be breed specific because the root of the problem would remain unaddressed. Strongly enforced leash laws, extensive public education on responsible pet ownership and dog behavior classes for dog owners are ways to protect residents from dangerous dogs. The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA will form a committee to explore fully the ways that a community keep itself safe from dangerous dogs while protecting the right of dog owners.
This year will also be the Year of the Cat at PHS. Our staff will look at creative ways to enhance the shelter environment for cats before they are adopted. We will also continue to focus on spaying and neutering feral cats and outdoor roaming cats in our public spay/neuter program in order to decrease the number of homeless cats in our community.
More humane education programs are planned for 2007 so that we can raise public awareness of humane issues throughout the community we serve. These programs include seminars on pit bull behavior and responsible ownership, and a bereavement group for people who are grieving for their pets.
Our events in 2007 will include our biannual art auction, Artistic License, which will be held in May, adding to the fun raised with our annual golf tournament and dog walk.
I am delighted by the cooperative spirit that unites our volunteers, staff and community. Your willingness to help the animals has brought us success in the past. I look forward to working with all of you to build a better world for the animals.
Steve
posted by Steven R. McNall, President at 2:19 PM
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