Comments | compostwormbin: For Californians

compostwormbin

For Californians

Feb 18, 2009 21:48

The following is an excerpt from a California paper. I think every pet lover should take a moment and call following number to voice disapproval ( Read more... )

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kimber1337 February 19 2009, 06:23:27 UTC

wow, that is ridiculous. Our governor is a dumbass, i don't think he's had one good idea yet re: the budget.

compostwormbin February 21 2009, 05:20:02 UTC

Agreed, this is a dumbass maneuver of the highest order.

oregongirl1969 February 19 2009, 07:05:11 UTC

Wow ... seriously ... wow. All this is going to do is encourage people to NOT take care of their pets -- vaccinations, spay/neutering. The state could have an explosion in the pet population that will cost them a lot more to take care of.

HOW is pet care a luxury? In these hard times, pets are often the only thing keeping people sane.

I could understand a Pet-Luxury-Tax on stuff like pet grooming. We take Buttercup to the groomers every 2 months, something I could do myself. But even with tip it's only $25 each time -- we use the Doggie Groomer School and she's a Beagle so there's not much to trim.

Encouraging pet health is good for everyone. I think Mr. Govenator needs to have his head examined!

compostwormbin February 21 2009, 05:19:18 UTC

Your spay/neuter point is an excellent one. This is a situation where the "cure" could just make the patient (i.e. California's economy) even sicker.

anterastilis February 19 2009, 13:12:48 UTC

This is the dumbest idea I've ever heard of. Wanna save money? Ignore the health of your pets! I wish that I had a CA number so I could call. *grumble*

compostwormbin February 21 2009, 05:17:13 UTC

I thought it was a crime to neglect animals and let them suffer. Now the Govenor is pushing policy that will effectively foster neglect of animals.

sillymagpie February 20 2009, 00:18:15 UTC

I've forwarded your message to my California friends with pets. I'm pissed on their behalf! I've had to take my cat to the vet several times this year, and it was not a luxury. What was I supposed to do, watch him suffer?!

compostwormbin February 21 2009, 05:13:02 UTC

I hear you. It's ridiculous. I know that CA desperately needs revenue, but surely there's something better to tax. I imagine the Humane Society has gotten wind of this by now, so hopefully pressure will come from that angle too.

Thanks for passing this info along.