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Michigan Legislation Seeks to Strip Families of the Right to Reclaim Their Lost Cats; Allows Some Cats to be Killed Right Away

A bill introduced in Michigan will allow the Michigan Humane Society and other shelters to “own” someone’s cat immediately upon impound, if the cat comes in without identification.
That means even if you come to the shelter that very day to reclaim your cat and your cat is there, they will not have to give you the cat back.
They can make the cat available for adoption to someone else.
They can sterilize the cat and release him anywhere in your city (its “community of origin” rather than more protective “location where they were found”).
Or, eventually, they can kill your cat.
House Bill No. 4915 would change state law to reduce the holding period for cats, at the discretion of the shelter, from four days to “zero days” if the cat has no identification and the cat “is a candidate for adoption or a sterilization release program.”
Note that the language does not say that the cat must actually be “sterilized and released” or actually “adopted,” merely that the cat is “a candidate” for it.
The way this bill is currently written means that once the holding period has passed -- which in this case is “zero days” (a strange way to write "immediately upon impound") -- “ownership of the animal transfers” to the shelter and their families lose all rights to them.
As if that is not enough, the bill also says there is no holding period (meaning animals can be killed right away) if subjecting animals to a holding period would result in “undue suffering,” a vague and discretionary term that is undefined and will lead to countless preventable deaths (such as for community cats who are not social with humans or pet cats who act “feral” on impound due to fear), as well as for all animals who are surrendered by their families (they can continue to be marched from the front counter to the kill room without ever being offered for adoption).
Finally, if local animal lovers want to increase protections at the local level, the bill prohibits them from doing so.
The bill specifically says that local government “shall not” do so.
Why?
I’ve written the legislative author and the committee hearing the bill and asked for changes which will meet the goal of promoting sterilization and release, increasing adoptions, reducing deaths, and shortening length of stay, while also -- listen up Michigan Humane Society because this is important -- protecting families.
Breaking up families by having them lose all rights in their animal with no reclaim period of any kind is draconian. HB 4915 loses sight of what, in fact, is one of the primary functions and mandates of a taxpayer funded, municipal animal shelter: to provide a safe haven for the lost animals of local people and a place where they can go to find them.
If you live in Michigan, please send a note to the committee: http://goo.gl/M4GqG6
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Michigan activists,
The bill is here: http://goo.gl/TIGVBz
Here is the language I recommended instead:
(a) The required holding period for stray animals shall be four business days, not including the day of impoundment, subject to the following:

(1) Animals impounded without identification shall be held for owner redemption during the first two
days of the holding period, not including the day of impoundment, and shall be available for owner redemption, transfer, and adoption for the remainder of the holding period.

(2) Shelters may transfer an animal impounded without identification at any time after impound to an IRC Section 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is a (i) animal rescue group, (ii) private animal shelter, or (iii) organization formed for the prevention of cruelty to animals, as long as potential owners are afforded the same rights of reclamation as if the animals were still in the shelter.

a. Whenever an animal is transferred pursuant to this provision, a photograph of the animal and all information pertaining to the animal's impoundment and transfer (including the location where the animal was found, the date of impoundment, the date of transfer, and the name of and contact information for the receiving organization) shall be maintained in electronic, searchable and publicly reviewable form at the shelter and on the shelter’s website.

(3) An owner that satisfies a shelter's reclaim requirements before the expiration of the holding period is entitled to reclaim the animal even if the animal has been transferred pursuant to subsection (a) (2) and is no longer physically in the shelter's custody. At the owner’s discretion, the owner has the right to
physically redeem the animal at the shelter.

(4) An IRC Section 501(c)(3) organization which receives an animal pursuant to subsection (a)(2) must return the animal for reclamation pursuant to subsection (a)(3) and is liable to the owner for failure to do so.

(b) The required holding period for an owner relinquished animal shall be four business days, not including the day of impoundment.

(1) The animals shall be available for owner redemption, transfer, and adoption for the entirety of the holding period.

(c) The holding periods required by sections (a) and (b) of this provision do not apply to cats who are impounded solely for the purpose of sterilization and are then returned to the location where they were found.

(d) An animal who is irremediably suffering physically shall be euthanized without delay, upon a determination made in writing and signed by a veterinarian licensed to practice medicine in this state. “Irremediable physical suffering” means an animal who has a poor or grave prognosis for being able to live without severe, unremitting pain even with comprehensive, prompt, and necessary veterinary care, as determined by a veterinarian licensed to practice in this state.

https://www.facebook.com/nathanwinograd/posts/1046946671996243:0
 
You can become whatever you want...I think this little kitten now and then wants to become a parrot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWzEnZjVATsI
I´m happy she got help with that bad eye.
I´s nice to know that everytime I watch it Vet Ranch get a little money-0,25 cent he said.-it´s not much but if many are watching it there will be more money and more animals who need vet care can be helped
 
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Hello catlovers. Let me introduce you to my happy and loving cat Mayo (May) an abandoned cat that I fund in a very bad conditions last May , he was a month old by then, now is 6.
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Thank you for this useful thread :)
 
It has been feral cat day

It’s finally here—happy National Feral Cat Day!

Today, thousands of compassionate people are joining the cat revolution and actively working to save cats’ lives. With over 790 activities in all 50 states and internationally, this is the biggest National Feral Cat Day to date!
http://news.alleycat.org/2015/10/16/happy-national-feral-cat-day-4/
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I read about some activities ..spread the Word..raising awareness...maybe I should join it next year.
I´m glad it´s getting bigger and bigger.

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Veterinary Board Moves to Revoke Kristen Lindsey’s License

October 2, 2015 | Categories: In the News, Rapid Response

Yesterday the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners moved to revoke the license of Kristen Lindsey, a veterinarian who posted a picture of herself on Facebook holding a cat by an arrow through the cats’ head and bragging about the kill.
The decision comes after a social media outcry over the alleged cruelty. In August the board held a meeting where attendees gave statements, including Alley Cat Allies’ Staff Attorney Rebekah DeHaven.
Alley Cat Allies applauds the Veterinary Board’s move to revoke Kristen Lindsey’s license. Lindsey is appealing the decision.
We will keep you updated on the progress of this case.
http://news.alleycat.org/2015/10/02/veterinary-board-moves-to-revoke-kristen-lindseys-license/

I think I ´ve posted about the case earlier, but you can just google her name and see the picture
 
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I've been following the case since the beginning. Sickening that a VETERINARIAN would be so cruel and heartless! Justice for Tiger!
 
You can finf justice for Tiger on facebook

https://www.facebook.com/JusticeforTiger

It´s not only about Tiger , it´s for example about Cecil the lion too.
(I did think about Tiger when I heard Cecil was killed with a bow by a dentist. )

There is an interesting article posted on that facebook;
FBI Realise The Important Connection Between Animal Abuse and Other Serious Crimes

This is not exactly hot of the press cat news but it is a reminder that sections of law enforcement in the USA realise the connection between animal abuse and other major crimes and therefore it makes sense to classify animal abuse as a top-tier felony and track down and prosecute animal abusers as it may well stop further crimes. This is partly about taking proactive crime prevention steps.

In October of 2014 the FBI stated that they will treat animal abuse as a crime against society and classify it as a Group A felony. This puts it on a par with arson and murder for instance. Animal abuse is often seen as a minor crime but it the sort of crime which sheds light on people who have criminal minds and therefore enforcing animal cruelty laws not only helps to protect animals but in prosecuting these criminals information is collected about them.

Elisa has often reminded us of the connection between animal abuse and serious crimes against the person. The cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer is a good example. He decapitated stray animals as a child. If these crimes had been noted and if he had been charged and prosecuted it could have prevented him progressing to becoming a serial killer.

It was reported in Elite Daily that the FBI will begin collecting information about animal abuse in 2016. This gives them time to restructure their systems et cetera.

P.S. Animal abuse takes many forms. The FBI appear to be concerned with individuals but big business is also involved in animal abuse and abusing animals is not always a crime – what about sport hunting of mountain lions?
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What about canned hunting, what about trophy hunting ,what about killing wolves, what about...
 
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It´s nice to know that Linnea, one of my cats, trusts me.
But in her case I know she doesn´t want me to touch her belly.
And not her head either..she likes to cuddle with another cat
 
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I kept 3 sisters born to a feral I was feeding. 4 years old and spoiled rotten.

 
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I need something to cheer me up after reading with heavy heart how brutal some people can towards animals:(

How to organise your cats
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Only packing the essentials
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@Krikzil, I noticed you have leather couch, would you not go something like this for your cats:)
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Hello weekend
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I'm off for the weekend
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Cuteness overload

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UPDATE: She was saved!! Yay!
Hello! I've missed you guys :) I'm wondering if we're allowed to share shelter kitties who are at high risk/on the EUTH list... for those of us who are far away and can't pick them up but want to share in hopes that someone who lives close by might save them. Here is a momma cat in Tampa, Florida. Unfortunately I'm in California :(
https://www.facebook.com/UrgentCatsOfTampaBay/photos/a.186386354874125.1073741860.124933961019365/482222678623823/?type=3&theater
 
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Every week should be the greatest week for them


Hello! I've missed you guys I'm wondering if we're allowed to share shelter kitties who are at high risk/on the EUTH list... for those of us who are far away and can't pick them up but want to share in hopes that someone who lives close by might save them.
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Anything to help a cat.
 
I think this is sweet, he let the child save the kittens..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpzBmgGsCa8

I think about not judging, Dr Matt has another channel ,demolation ranch, I watched a little and it was something with weapons.
If I had seen it first I wouldn´t have thought that the guy has a heart of gold and would save a cat like Pretzel(I´ve posted about her before)and bottlefeed kittens.
He´s playing with weapons and experiments but do not shoot at anything alive, like these little squirrels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC9m6gS-eVQ
 
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This cat really loves being pampered
https://vine.co/v/OOZUZZEIjYK

Does anyone know how to post vines so that they show up on thread?

This can knows where the goodies are hidden
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Cute
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I don't think cats likes to dress up because it messes up their hair :giggle:
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:D
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