SR 44 by McGuire
SR 44
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution recognizes and supports California Adopt-a-Pet Day, an annual event designed to increase pet adoptions from shelters across the state. The event, organized by a coalition of animal welfare organizations, aims to address shelter overcrowding and connect animals with loving homes. In 2024, the event successfully found homes for over 3,600 animals, and the goal for 2025 is to increase this number to 5,000.
Key provisions
- Recognizes June 7, 2025, as California Adopt-a-Pet Day.
- Supports the mission of connecting shelter animals with families.
- Acknowledges the efforts of the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the ASPCA, and the SF SPCA.
- Builds upon the success of the inaugural California Adopt-a-Pet Day in 2024.
- Aims to find homes for 5,000 shelter animals in 2025.
- Encourages free adoptions at participating shelters.
- Highlights the importance of pet ownership and animal welfare.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution.
Who is affected
- Animal shelters in California
- Potential pet adopters in California
- Animal welfare organizations in California
- California residents
- The State of California
Notable changes
- None – This is a resolution recognizing an existing event.
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