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April 30, 2008 -Alderman Ed Burke, Chairman
of the Finance Committee, is proposing a
mandatory spay/neuter ordinance today to the
city council in an effort to eliminate the
killing of homeless pets and keep
neighborhoods safe from dog maulings. It is
great for the city, the safety of
communities, and for homeless pets, and it
will lead Chicago to becoming the first
major U.S. city to go No Kill.
Please contact Alderman Burke and thank him
for this initiative!
A lderman Edward M. Burke
Office Address:
2650 W. 51st Street
Chicago, IL 60632
City Hall Office Address:
121 N. La Salle
Room 302
Chicago, IL 60602
Email:
eburke@cityofchicago.org
Office Phone:
773-471-1414
City Hall Phones:
312-744-3380
312-744-3381
Contact your local alderman and tell them
you support this ordinance:
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/
Ending Pet Overpopulation and the Killing of
Homeless Pets
Dogs and cats reproduce exponentially which
means one dog or cat can be responsible for
hundreds of puppies or kittens in their
lifetime. As a result, nearly 20,000 cats
and dogs are killed each year in Chicago.
Taxpayers are paying for the collecting and
killing of thousands of pets each year. This
legislation will ensure that pet guardians
bear the responsibility of adequately caring
for their pets. It will also reduce the
surplus of pets flowing into Animal Care &
Control, ultimately leading to a No Kill
Chicago!
Ensuring Humane Breeding
Those who do not wish to spay/neuter their
pets will be able to purchase a breeder’s
license. With many backyard breeders keeping
pets in the most inhumane of conditions,
this ordinance will provide a mechanism to
monitor that breeders engage in safe and
humane practices.
Stopping Dog Fighting
Spayed and neutered pets are unable to be
used in dogfights, so this is another tool
for the Chicago Police Department to
identify and stop the cruelty of dog
fighting in Chicago.
 Reducing Aggression in Dogs
Additionally, spay/neuter reduces aggression
in pets. Dog bites are the second highest
reason children visit emergency rooms. There
has never been a known fatality from a dog
maul by a neutered dog. Spay/neuter is also
an important component to public safety.
Spay/Neuter reduces roaming, behavioral
problems and health problems such as cancer.
Los Angeles passed a mandatory spay/neuter
ordinance two months ago. Please support
this important legislation that will make
Chicago one of the most humane cities in the
nation.
PAWS Chicago Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic
PAWS Chicago’s Lurie Clinic provides free
spay/neuter for pets of people living in
Chicago on public assistance. In fact, the
Lurie Clinic is the largest free spay/neuter
clinic in the U.S. for pets of
under-resourced families. For more
information on the Lurie Clinic, or to make
an appointment, please call 773-521-7729
(SPAY).
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