Aloha! Hawaii Considers Legislation to Decrease Pet Population

Lawmakers in Hawaii are considering a Bill that would require pet stores to sterilize cats and dogs before they are sold in hopes of decreasing the unwanted/ferrel cat population that leads to starvation and many endangered species of birds at risk.   State laws mandating the spaying or neutering of dogs or cats appear to be rare. At least one state, Rhode Island, mandates it if the animals are released from a shelter, according to the Hawaii Star-Advertiser.