Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Animal Sheltering Services Act is Introduced!
Even with the huge effort to ban cockfighting we are still looking out for New Mexico’s companion animals.
The Animal Sheltering Services Act is off and running! SENATE BILL 458 (Sen. Mary Jane Garcia) and HOUSE BILL 453 (Rep. Tom Swisstack) have been introduced.
For years, the public, shelter administrators and municipal governments have been looking for assistance in determining standards for their facilities, and there is currently no assistance from the state.
The ASSA would create the Animal Sheltering Services Board (ASSB), which would provide the necessary guidance, assistance and oversight for municipal and county animal shelters. The Board would also regulate and license euthanasia providers throughout the state.
Stay tuned for the ASSA’s path through the legislature and how you can help.
