Pet sterilization becomes law in LA

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Sohrshah

I'm torn about this new law. Yes, in the short run, it will keep many creatures from meeting horrible, untimely deaths. In the long run, it could create a scarcity of animals for people who want to own pets. Bred animals - particularly cats- are already very expensive. If drastically fewer animals are being born, them I do have some fear that having pets will become a luxury, and my heart breaks at that thought.

I have thought about this in the past. I believe that there will be enough non compliance with this law that there will not be a shortage of animals. And if this law is successful, I am sure it would be relaxed at some point in the future if there really was a shortage.