By Doug Denison, Staff Writer
Dover Post
Posted Jul 13, 2010 @ 04:18 PM
Dover, Del. —
Across the state and the country, animal rights supporters are praising legislation passed by the General Assembly in June to codify rules for the treatment and care of animals in Delaware shelters.
Senate Bill 280 establishes uniform standards and rules for shelters and makes euthanasia a last resort for animals that can’t be adopted, transferred to other shelters or handed over to rescue and foster care groups.
The bill passed with unanimous votes in both houses and Gov. Jack Markell, who enthusiastically supports the measure, plans to convene a signing ceremony in the coming weeks.
Shelter administrators say the new standards will drive down euthanasia numbers and put Delaware on the road to becoming the first “no kill” state in the country.
Delaware’s five animal shelters all declared their support for the bill and acknowledged that, although many of the rules outlined in the bill are already being followed, the legislation contains significant improvements.
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