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IL 2008 - Ban of Gas Chambers for Animals
Help put an end to gas chambers in Illinois
Make a difference today.
Help Eliminate the Gas Chamber for Animals in Illinois!
Ask your senator to support House Bill 4844 to finally eliminate gas chambers throughout Illinois
Representative John A. Fritchey has introduced a bill to finally eliminate gas chambers from Illinois! It recently passed the House, but we need your help to get it passed in the Senate before it is too late.
HB 4844 is a significant step in improving the safety and lives of animals and humans throughout Illinois. The bill would ensure that when Illinois’ unwanted, sick or unadoptable animals had to be euthanized, the procedure would be done humanely through euthanasia by injection (EBI). To help ensure these animals are treated by skilled professionals during their final moments, the bill would also require euthanasia technicians to be recertified every five years. If humane euthanasia procedures are violated, this landmark bill would also provide strict criminal penalties.
American Humane considers EBI to be the only acceptable means of euthanasia for animals in animal shelters. It is the method also preferred by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Animal Control Association and nearly all privately funded shelters. By comparison, even with vigilant oversight, euthanasia by gas chamber is terrifically inhumane to animals, not to mention dangerous to shelter workers’ emotional and physical health. Most shelter workers prefer EBI, because it allows them to hold and comfort the animal during the process.
HB 4844 will still allow licensed veterinarians to choose the method of euthanasia they practice, although veterinarians rarely, if ever, use carbon monoxide.
HB 4844 is currently in the Senate Rules Committee. Ask your senators, including Rules Chairperson Rickey R. Hendon, to support HB 4844.
This action alert is for residents of the following states only: Illinois
IL 2008 - Ban of Gas Chambers for Animals
Help put an end to gas chambers in Illinois
Make a difference today.
Help Eliminate the Gas Chamber for Animals in Illinois!
Ask your senator to support House Bill 4844 to finally eliminate gas chambers throughout Illinois
Representative John A. Fritchey has introduced a bill to finally eliminate gas chambers from Illinois! It recently passed the House, but we need your help to get it passed in the Senate before it is too late.
HB 4844 is a significant step in improving the safety and lives of animals and humans throughout Illinois. The bill would ensure that when Illinois’ unwanted, sick or unadoptable animals had to be euthanized, the procedure would be done humanely through euthanasia by injection (EBI). To help ensure these animals are treated by skilled professionals during their final moments, the bill would also require euthanasia technicians to be recertified every five years. If humane euthanasia procedures are violated, this landmark bill would also provide strict criminal penalties.
American Humane considers EBI to be the only acceptable means of euthanasia for animals in animal shelters. It is the method also preferred by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Animal Control Association and nearly all privately funded shelters. By comparison, even with vigilant oversight, euthanasia by gas chamber is terrifically inhumane to animals, not to mention dangerous to shelter workers’ emotional and physical health. Most shelter workers prefer EBI, because it allows them to hold and comfort the animal during the process.
HB 4844 will still allow licensed veterinarians to choose the method of euthanasia they practice, although veterinarians rarely, if ever, use carbon monoxide.
HB 4844 is currently in the Senate Rules Committee. Ask your senators, including Rules Chairperson Rickey R. Hendon, to support HB 4844.
This action alert is for residents of the following states only: Illinois
