Lee Animal Services needs to become a no-kill shelter
To the editor:
What is going on at Lee Animal Services? Change is needed!
Recently a person’s pet named Kevin went missing. Lee Animal Services got a hold of the animal and euthanized him before the owners even knew he was there.
As a taxpayer I demand that the Lee County Commissioners change the policies further at Lee Animal Services. A 24-hour hold is ridiculous before a person’s pet is put down if they don’t claim them in time!
Lee Animal Services currently has a wily nilly approach to putting animals down.
Years ago I found a stray kitten on Del Prado. I brought her immediately to the vet. She had nerve damage on one leg. The vet said she would be fine but just have to hop around on three legs. I thought if I brought her to Lee Animal Services they could help find her a good home. The minute I brought her in, the lady at the desk said, “We’re just going to put her down.” I said, “Give me her back”. I took her home and that kitten was the light of our household for 15 wonderful years. We got so much joy from having her. And to think that if Lee Animal Services had their way, they would have euthanized her!
We as a county can well afford to transition to a no-kill shelter and should. All of these stray animals were someone’s pet at one time. In addition we need a free spay-neuter program and free microchipping program.
I am willing to pay a bit more for the peace of mind to know that our tax dollars will protect and not harm our furry friends.
No pet owner should have to worry their dog or cat will be put down because they didn’t know the dogcatcher caught them!
C.A.Hughes, MSW
Cape Coral