Comments on: Illinois Audubon Cites Shortcomings of Proposed Trap, Neuter, Release Legislation

By: Tom Clay

Tom Clay — Fri, 26 May 2017 16:43:47 +0000

Amen, Mr. George. I love my two little terriers very much and if I were given the option to either euthanize or release them in the wild, euthanizing them is – hand’s down – the only choice. The cruel death which awaits domestic animals in the wild is the definition of inhumane.

By: Michael Campbell

Michael Campbell — Thu, 25 May 2017 11:32:37 +0000

The IL Legislature has a lot more pressing problems than trying to figure out how to release unwanted pets into the environment. They should focus less resources on finding new ways to harm wildlife and redirect that effort to doing their actual job. There needs to be accountability for groups that support this measure and consequences for the congressmen that support this effort (not just limited to this bill) by their votes in committee and on the floor.

By: Henry George

Henry George — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:32:53 +0000

Thank you for sharing the Illinois Audubon’s humane position on this bill! TNR is cruelty to animals. Homeless cats live hard lives full of fear and die from disease, being hit by cars, freezing, being torn apart by dogs and other predators, and are often cruelly killed by people who consider them a nuisance . Before dying, they torment and kill native animals who are having a hard time surviving human encroachment and environmental degradation. Tax dollars shouldn’t subsidize cruelty to animals!

By: Sonny Cohen

Sonny Cohen — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:32:30 +0000

I’m pleased that Illinois Audubon Society is opposing SB 641. At this time, the bill is before the Illinois House. If you, too, wish to tell your state legislator to oppose this bill, follow this link to a response form: http://support.abcbirds.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&id=309