Arizona House Bill (HB 2485) Would ban roadside pet sales ! NORA AVERY-PAGE Cronkite News Service PHOENIX - They look cute enough, but cats, dogs and other pets sold by the side of the road are often disease-ridden, a legislative leader says. That can lead to heartache for those who fall in love looking over the edge of a cardboard box, he says. "The people buying these animals are doing this on emotion and not thinking about what will happen three days later," said House Speaker Jim Weiers, R-Phoenix. "There is no guarantee when it comes to these animals." Calling the practice inhumane, especially during the summer, Weiers introduced a bill recently that would ban the sale of animals along roadways, in parks or and any public property adjacent to those locations. HB 2485 would make such sales a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of a $750 fine, four months in jail and two years of probation. Kim Noetzel, a spokeswoman for the Arizona Humane Society, said a ban is long overdue.   "There are people out there who mass-produce pets and see them only as a source of income," Noetzel said. "It's just sad." Noetzel said animals sold in this manner often are emaciated. She said they are prone to parvo, a virus that eats away at the insides of young dogs, and distemper, which causes vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy in cats and dogs. Both diseases can be fatal. The bill would prohibit the sale of animals on a public highway or street or in a park unless the seller is with a pound or humane society.  ~ Spay & Neutering links ~ Prevent a Litter Coalition (PaLC) - Dedicated to ending the tragedy of surplus, homeless and abandoned pets resulting in the euthanasia of millions of adoptable animals each year, by defining the community wide issues, increasing public awareness of the problem, promoting humane and responsible pet care... and by providing a forum for effective collaboration between those who share our mission. SpayUSA -SpayUSA, A program of The Pet Savers Foundation, is a nationwide network and referral service for affordable spay/neuter services. Stop Abuse - Don't Litter - Each year thousands and thousands of cats and kittens, dogs and puppies are euthanized due to overpopulation. Statistics show that 10-12 million pets are euthanized annually in the United States. Using the lower figure of 10 million, that's 192,308 per week or 27,473 pets euthanized every 24 hours, 365 days a year. Responsible Pet Ownership: Pet Overpopulation (animed.org) - It's not a virus and it's not a bacterium, but it is responsible for the deaths of millions of animals annually. This disease does not discriminate. It strikes dogs and cats, kittens and puppies, purebreeds and mix-breds.... it is pet overpopulation, and it is the biggest problem facing animal shelters today. ~ Our Wish List ~ Pet Supplies *Dry Cat Food  *Dry Dog Food *Dry Kitten food *Dry Puppy food *Canned dog and puppy food.... (please no Old Roy or Priority, the animals need good quality food to encourage them to eat and stay healthy) *Cat Toys *Durable dog toys (Kongs, rope, rubber bones, puppy teething toys) *Stainless steel buckets and bowls, all sizes *Pet Shampoo *Towels and blankets *Pet brushes, all types *Pet Nail Clippers *Cat scratching posts *Cat and dog treats *Cat litter *Dog pooper scoopers *Litter Boxes *Litter box scoopers *Dog and cat collars (gently used okay!) *Leashes *Grooming Clippers, any size Cleaning and Pet Health Supplies *Rubbing Alcohol *Hydrogen Peroxide *Cotton Balls *Q-tips *Betadyne *Pepto-bismol *Tums *Benedryl *Nutrical *Soft Scrub w/ Bleach *Sponges *Scrub Pads *Scrub Brushes *Paper towels *Disinfecting Sprays *Bleach *Heavy duty garden hose *Hand sanitizer *Windex *Dawn Dish Soap *Canned pumpkin *Goats Milk (canned) *Pee Pads *Latex exam gloves, medium - large Office and Maintenance Supplies *Copy and printer paper, all colors *Photo paper for ink jet printers *Masking tape *Duct tape *Hand tools all kinds *Leather gloves-small to large *Highlighters *Dry Erase Markers *Dry Erase Boards, small to large *Trash bags all sizes *Dish washing gloves, all sizes Gift Cards *Gas cards *Ace Cards *Wal-mart cards *Home Depot cards *K-Mart cards *Lowes cards *Sherwin Williams cards *Safeway cards *Basha cards *Foxworth-Galbraith cards *Drs. Foster and Smith cards *KV Vet Supply cards *Any online pet catalog cards, you can e-mail any online gift certs to director.hswm@frontiernet.net Pet Photos *We are always looking for nice dog and cat photos to use on our website, frame for our shelter walls and add to our photo book.  We are  especially interested in how our HSWM alumni are doing.  Big Stuff *Small tractor *1 ton van w/ cargo space *Metal filing cabinets all sizes *Metal trash cans *Wet/Dry shop vac *Tool Boxes, all sizes *Rubber maid bins with lids, all sizes *Metal office desks *Plants and a gardener/landscaper to beautify the front office entrance *Outside benches - wooden, metal, concrete or stone *Cinders for the Humane Society Parking lot, 3/4 minus, preferred. *Cinder blocks to help create a safe puppy play yard. Cash and Check Donations *We accept cash donations of all sizes.  You may give them to us in person at 3212 N. Porter Mountain Road, Lakeside, we are open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you wish to mail your donation check please mail to P.O. 909, Lakeside, AZ  85929. *If you wish your money to go to a specific use you may indicate so on your check or include a note with your cash donation, here a few of our programs which can use your support.  If you have another specific use for your donation, just let us know at the time of donation. *Spay Scholarship Fund - so we can offer extra low cost spays to help stem the flow of unwanted dog and cat litters. *Kennel Renovation Fund - to remodel our existing dog kennels into safer, more sanitary and happier spaces. *Cat Tower Fund - to allow us to replace our current cat cages with larger, more comfortable cat towers for our cats awaiting adoption.  The old cages will be used in our holding area. *Isolation Ward Fund - so we can separate animals with treatable, minor medical conditions from the general population for a few days while we make them healthy and adoptable again. *Building Expansion Fund - as our community grows so must we. *Medical Expense fund - for animals coming to us injured from abuse, neglect or living homeless. *Dog Walking Path - to be created inside the fenced perimeter of our property, so our dogs and dog walkers can walk safer and happier. Credit Card Donations Help Us help Them ! *Credit card donations can be made on our website, www.hswm.org *Credit card donations can also be made at the Humane Society on Porter Mountain Road. Just like your cash and checks you can designate the area(s) you would like us to apply your credit card donation.  Volunteers *Volunteers of all ages are welcome!  If you are 16 and under we ask that a parent or guardian accompany you.  If you want to help at the Thrift Store go see Lea the Dog Shop Manager.  If you want to help with the animals come see us at the Humane Society in Lakeside.   We need: *Dog walkers *Cat cuddlers *Puppy play pals *Foster Families for young kittens and puppies that need to grow up a bit before they can be adopted. *Foster Families for adult cats and dogs that need extra love in a home environment so they can become adoptable. *Off-site adoption event volunteers, we already have a few off-site adoption events planned and need people to help us find forever homes for our charges. *Fund raising committee volunteers *Carpenters for minor repairs, door hanging, shelf installation, door knob replacing, etc. *Gardner/landscaper to help us with our dog walking path and the front office entrance. *Experienced interior painters to help with our remodeling. *Writers, professional and aspiring, to help us write stories for our newsletter(s).  *The Dog Shop Thrift Store is always looking for gently used furniture and home decor to sell to benefit the animals ~ Contact Us ~ Mailing  Address: Po. Box 909 Lakeside, Az 85929  E-mail Address:  Director.hswm@frontiernet.net webmaster@hswm.org Phone Number:  (928) 368-5295 Fax: (928) 368-4214 Physical Address:  3212 N. Porter Mountains Rd. Lakeside, Az. 85929 Please sign-up for our bi-monthly newsletter ! E-mail Address: * Last Name * First Name: * * Required Easy Online Form Builder