I have 7 cats who I love and take care of. I also feed homeless and stray animals on the street. So many pets get lost, and these shelters play a crucial role in reuniting pet owners as well as finding loving homes. Animal well-being is just as important as human well-being. We need to stand up and stop this madness! Karen Bass is planning to cut funding and close dozens of animal shelters, which will lead to dire consequences. Animals will die and not get proper care due to the overcrowded population in shelters.

Animal shelters are a lifeline for lost, stray, and abused animals. They provide temporary homes, medical care, and a second chance at life. By closing shelters and cutting veterinary budgets, we are condemning countless animals to unnecessary suffering and, in many cases, death. According to the ASPCA, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year, a number that will only rise if these shelters close their doors.

Karen Bass believes that cutting funding for animal shelters and veterinary care is beneficial. However, in reality, this only shifts the burden onto already overworked and overcrowded shelters, leading to fewer resources to care for animals in need. Instead of cutting funds, we should be investing in these shelters to improve the quality of care and life for these animals.

We demand that Karen Bass reconsiders her stance and prioritizes the well-being of our animal friends. Shelters provide essential services that benefit both animals and the communities they serve. Maintaining these services is not just an act of compassion, but a civic duty.

Your voice can make a difference. Help us protect these vulnerable creatures by ensuring that funding for shelters and veterinary care remains intact. Animals deserve better than neglect and abandonment. Please join us in urging Karen Bass to halt any plans of cutting funding and closing shelters. Sign this petition to show your support for our beloved animals.