California’s pet overpopulation problem has been well documented but this year, taxpayers have a way to help get more animals spayed or neutered.
Switzerland tightened its animal protection laws two years ago and now has among the strictest rules anywhere when it comes to caring for pets and farm animals. Pigs, budgies, goldfish and other social animals cannot be kept alone; horses and cows must have regular exercise outside their stalls; and dog owners have to take a training course to learn how to properly look after their pets.
The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has nixed a plan to use Tiger Woods’ image on a billboard urging people to spay and neuter their pets.
California may soon place animal abusers on the same level as sex offenders by listing them in an online registry, complete with their home addresses and places of employment.
Given that this is nesting season for the owls, officials are warning people with pets weighing up to 15 pounds to be mindful of attacks from the sky and to take precautions to prevent them.
