Bill Text: FL S0398 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Adopt a Shelter Pet Month
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-02-07 - Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9007 (Adopted) -SJ 320 [S0398 Detail]
Download: Florida-2012-S0398-Introduced.html
Florida Senate - 2012 (NP) SR 398
By Senator Jones
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1 Senate Resolution
2 A resolution recognizing February 2012 as “Adopt a
3 Shelter Pet Month” in Florida.
4
5 WHEREAS, Florida and the nation have an enormous problem
6 with pet overpopulation, with 3 to 4 million cats and dogs
7 euthanized nationally each year, and
8 WHEREAS, adopting a pet from a shelter and caring for that
9 animal for the rest of its life is a responsible way to help
10 Florida’s pet population, and
11 WHEREAS, pets adopted from Florida animal shelters are
12 generally spayed or neutered at the time of adoption, helping
13 reduce pet overpopulation, and
14 WHEREAS, animal shelters are focused on animal placement,
15 providing low-cost adoptions so that everyone can have the
16 opportunity to bring a loving pet into his or her home, and
17 WHEREAS, adopting a pet from a local animal shelter is one
18 way Floridians can make a difference, not only in their own
19 lives but also in the life of an animal in need, and assist
20 local shelters in these difficult times, NOW, THEREFORE,
21
22 Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
23
24 That the month of February 2012 is recognized as “Adopt a
25 Shelter Pet Month” in Florida, and all Floridians are encouraged
26 to visit their local animal shelter and enrich their lives and
27 save a life by adopting an animal from that shelter.
