Supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.
[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
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[H. Res. 63 Introduced in House (IH)]
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 63
Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as
``National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day'' to create awareness,
educate humans of the importance of adoption, and create a humane
environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and
neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions
throughout the United States.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 12, 2013
Mr. Andrews submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as
``National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day'' to create awareness,
educate humans of the importance of adoption, and create a humane
environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and
neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions
throughout the United States.
Whereas between 6,000,000 to 8,000,000 cats and dogs are placed into shelters
every year and between 3,000,000 and 4,000,000 are euthanized;
Whereas the United States has suffered a drastic economic crisis that has left
animals behind in abandoned homes to die or left on the doorsteps of
overpopulated shelters and rescues;
Whereas a greater awareness of dog fighting and abuse encourages these animals
to be put to sleep or left for shelters or rescues to rehabilitate them;
Whereas there are between 4,000 to 6,000 animal shelters throughout the United
States in need of pet supplies, medical supplies, blankets and towels,
cleaning supplies, food, and educational materials about owning a pet,
as well as information on how to screen unqualified applicants and
provide the best pet match for a family;
Whereas increased knowledge and awareness of animal rescue programs throughout
the United States will significantly reduce the number of cats and dogs
euthanized and reduce the number of animals returned to a shelter who
have been rescued;
Whereas a ``National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day'' will reduce the problem
of pet overpopulation, provide animals with good homes, and create
awareness as well as financial and educational resources for the
problems animal shelters face each day;
Whereas a ``National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day'' would encourage homes for
harmless animals like Winslow, a Basset Hound who spent his first 8
months of life starved and confined in a cage so small that his rear
legs were unable to fully develop and then was placed in multiple
shelters before being adopted into a loving home; and
Whereas the first Saturday in October would be an appropriate day to designate
as ``National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day'' and celebrate it through
events, festivals, or Pawtograph signings which will increase revenues
for shelters and pet adoptions: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the
designation of a ``National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day'' to create
awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address
the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and
neutering.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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