Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.
This resolution expresses support for designating October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day." The measure aims to raise awareness about the importance of adopting shelter animals, educate the public about spaying and neutering pets to control overpopulation, and encourage animal adoptions across the United States. The resolution highlights the ongoing crisis of millions of cats and dogs entering shelters annually, with hundreds of thousands of healthy, adoptable animals being euthanized due to overcrowding. By establishing this national day of recognition, the resolution seeks to promote adoption events, festivals, and charitable giving that would increase shelter revenues and pet adoptions while addressing the root causes of pet overpopulation.
Key Points
- 1Millions of cats and dogs enter the 3,000-4,000 animal shelters nationwide each year, with hundreds of thousands of healthy, adoptable animals being euthanized
- 2Animal shelters face ongoing needs for medical supplies, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, food, and educational materials about pet ownership
- 3The resolution emphasizes spaying and neutering as critical tools to reduce pet overpopulation and alleviate shelter overcrowding
- 4Supporting families' access to housing and veterinary care can reduce the number of pets surrendered or abandoned to shelters
- 5The designated day would encourage adoption events, festivals, and charitable giving to increase shelter revenues and successful pet adoptions