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Info for Animal Control & Field Officers
Info for District Attorneys & Judges |
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December 1, 2002 Dear Animal Control/Shelter Director and Governing Body, Thank you for considering your city or county as a location for implementing Animal Protection of New Mexico's (APNM's) Humane Euthanasia Pilot Program (HEPP). Your attentiveness to issues that concern community members are a fine example of proactive and compassionate leadership. I'm sure you know that due to the tragedy of pet overpopulation, millions of animals are euthanized every year in this country; over 90,000 in New Mexico alone. As a civilized society we have a responsibility to employ humane euthanasia techniques exclusively, ensuring a painless and rapid death for every unwanted animal we must destroy. Experts agree that a properly delivered lethal injection of sodium pentobarbital is the most humane method available for routine euthanasia of shelter animals. As you read the enclosed information you'll see that a lethal injection of sodium pentobarbital is cost effective, easier on staff, less stressful for the animals and a compassionate choice overall. We have compiled and created information essential to phasing out carbon monoxide or the current euthanasia method and implementing humane euthanasia in your shelter. As you read the enclosed information you'll see how easy the transition is and how important it is for residents, personnel and the animals. Participating in the Data Collection aspect of HEPP will help other communities make the transition to humane euthanasia as well as document your agency's success. Please know that we applaud your pro-active stance on these issues and encourage you to contact APNM for assistance with this project or any other animal issue that arises. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience regarding this proposal. Very Truly Yours, Michele Rokke Encl. |