Illinois became the 14th state to require manufacturers to put bitter flavor in anti-freeze and engine coolant when Governor Quinn signed House Bill 4722 yesterday. Every year nearly 100,000 animals and several thousand children are poisoned, many fatally, after ingesting the sweet tasting substance. The substance is sometimes spilled on the driveway or left in open containers, and unfortunately also used intentionally by some heartless people to rid themselves of what they consider a “nuisance” animal.
Jordan Matyas, Illinois director for the Humane Society, says the bitter flavor works 100 percent. It's so bitter that if you do ingest it, you'll spit it right back up. Ethylene glycol, the main ingredient in almost all major antifreeze brands, has an inviting aroma, a sweet flavor. Its appealing smell and taste often tempt animals and children to drink the highly poisonous substance.
To the best of my knowledge Missouri has no such legislation in effect or pending at this time.
Governor Quinn also signed House Bill 4801 which prohibits the ownership of primates as pets. It takes affect Jan 1, 2011 and there are 22 states that have similar laws. Any primates kept now as pets can stay, but they have to be registered with animal control.
The law requiring the bitter flavor to be added to antifreeze takes effect July 1, 2011. Thanks for reading! keepsake16@yahoo.com
APL EVENTS SPRINGFIELD,IL
Don’t forget local adoption events this week-end in your areas:
Springfield, IL Saturday July 24 Kittenfest Ace Hardware on Wabash and Green Hyundai 11am-3pm
Petsmart 11am-4pm, and Gizzy-Lu at White Oaks Mall 10am-9pm
Sunday July 25 Petsmart Noon-3pm and Gizzy-Lu Noon-6pm
July special- adoption fees for all kittens and cats only $25
ST.LOUIS AREA Stray Rescue of St. Louis Events
Date/Time:
Adoption event Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Four Muddy Paws
1711 Park Ave
St Louis, MO 63104
314-773-7297 Stray Rescue dogs and cats will be available for adoption.
Dogs attending: Popsicle, Bombpop, Christopher, Zorro, Independence, Orbit, Hubba Bubba, Bazooka Joe, Bubblicious, Fruit Stripe, Carlile, Whitman, Bethlehem, Sassyfrass, Mars and Cadbury.
Cats attending: Farrah, Rose, Sophia, Blanche and Dorothy.
Date/Time:
Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Affton Petco
10040 Gravois Rd
St Louis, MO 63123
Stray Rescue Benefit Bocce Tournament
When: July 24, noon start
Where: Milo’s Bocce Garden, 5201 Wilson Ave.
Mama Mia, time for some real Italian fun!
Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary, a pre-registration recommended. First place prize, raffles and auction items.
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