Though this campaign is taking place in Florida, it's
something that should expand to other states, and other countries. Not
only would companion animals benefit by new homes opening up for adoptable
cats and dogs, but it would have health benefits for their pet guardians
as well.
The effort to get pets allowed in condos is NOT a single
condo issue. The Pets in Condos issue as a national human rights, senior
rights, animal rights issue, and even a pet law issue. The reason why
pro-animal groups should be concerned is that there are many thousands of
perfectly adoptable animals that are euthanized because would-be perfectly
responsible and able people are prevented from having animal companions.
It is especially a problem in south Florida, where there
is probably the largest number of seniors living in 55+ communities
(whether they be condos, private homes governed by home owners
associations, or trailer parks). In this area, there is an inordinate
amount of limitations on pet ownership that goes beyond anything
reasonable. Builders and lawyers have set up a system in south Florida
where there are "cookie cutter" rules applied as a standard. The rules are
not necessarily what the owners (and I am talking about people who OWN
THEIR HOMES, not renters) want. There has to be a way to break this cycle.
With help from IDA and PETA2, our online signature count
is growing impressively, but we need more signatures. We need even greater
exposure to raise awareness - because this IS an uphill battle, and we are
just at the beginning. We got the animal friendly license plate passed
down here in Florida against all odds; we can fight these unreasonable pet
rules, too. Please sign, and consider starting campaigns outside of
Florida, as well.
Citizens for Pets in Condos,
http://www.petsincondos.org
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