Bill Text: VA HJR143 | 2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Spay Day; designating February 28, 2012, and each succeeding year thereafter.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-29 - House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ143ER) [HJR143 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2012-HJR143-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, cats and dogs, which possess their own unique personalities, provide faithful companionship for countless individuals; and WHEREAS, not all pet owners spay or neuter their cats and dogs, resulting in unwanted animals that may end up in animal shelters; and WHEREAS, cats and dogs that end up in animal shelters may face euthanization if not claimed by their owners or adopted despite the fact that many are young, healthy, and friendly animals; and WHEREAS, the spaying and neutering of pets can prevent a costly and sad outcome by reducing the number of animals that end up in shelters; and WHEREAS, Virginians can spay or neuter their own companion animals and support programs in their communities that offer accessible spay and neuter services; and WHEREAS, veterinarians, humane societies, animal control agencies, and animal welfare organizations can join together to advocate for the spaying or neutering of dogs and cats; and WHEREAS, the designation of February 28 as Spay Day in Virginia will promote recognition of the importance of spaying or neutering dogs and cats to keep the pet population under control and prevent the unnecessary euthanization of animals; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly designate February 28, in 2012 and in each succeeding year, as Spay Day in Virginia; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates post the designation of this day on the General Assembly's website. |