Letter: '[SB108] does not address the staffing and financial obligations for shelters. Perhaps the Legislature could offer a grant to shelters that are still using gas to facilitate the transition.'
As a veterinarian, of course I am concerned with animal welfare. That said, there are a few issues that need to be considered with regard to this bill.
First off, we are not talking Hitler-style “gas chambers.” The chambers used are specially-designed and calibrated, and use either carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide, either of which can cause a humane death when used appropriately.
The Utah Animal Control Officers Association already requires biennial training for its members in euthanasia procedures, which I have taught. Most shelters in Utah do not currently use CO2 or CO chambers, having already switched to injection. Some shelters may still have the chamber on-site but do not use it.
The preferred euthanasia technique is injection of an overdose of a barbiturate . All injection techniques require training and practice. Typically, two staffers will need to be involved: one to restrain the animal and the other to perform the injection. Commercially available euthanasia solutions are DEA Schedule III drugs. Use of a DEA-scheduled drug requires licensing, logging, careful inventory and documentation.
For an animal shelter to switch over from gas to injection will require more staff, more staff training , more supplies , a DEA license, paperwork for ordering and logging drugs, and subsequent deep burial or cremation of the bodies. This bill does not address the staffing and financial obligations for shelters. Perhaps the Legislature could offer a grant to shelters that are still using gas to facilitate the transition.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Animal shelter goes viral with adoption ad for ‘fire-breathing demon’ dog'I wish for him to find the perfect home, someone who will give him the time he needs to become the good little boi, that is there somewhere inside.'
Baca lebih lajut »
Jurupa Valley animal shelter sees outbreak of deadly dog disease: Here's how to helpFive dogs from a Jurupa Valley facility have died from a deadly bacterial infection since the new year, and now the shelter is looking for emergency fosters to help limit the spread of the disease.
Baca lebih lajut »
Pasadena Animal Shelter damaged by possible tornado: How you can help the animalsThe severe weather that rolled through the Houston area on Tuesday afternoon damaged an animal shelter in Pasadena.
Baca lebih lajut »
Pasadena Animal Shelter hit by tornado, dozens of animals in need homesThe Pasadena Animal Shelter was among the buildings and homes hit by a tornado...
Baca lebih lajut »
‘My mom can’t keep me’: Animal shelter shares heartbreaking note left with abandoned dogA homeless mother left a note on her pet dog Lilo before abandoning her, asking for a new owner to love her.
Baca lebih lajut »