What is wrong with the SPCA?

A school principal has resigned and could face felony firearm charges after he shot and killed two orphaned kittens on school property last month.

Wade Pilloud, who resigned as principal of the K-12 Indus school, 40 miles west of International Falls, said he shot the kittens to spare them from starving to death after their mother was killed in an animal trap. Associated Press

Amidst all the school shootings a principal decides that shooting 2 kittens is a good idea.  What was this man thinking?  And what is wrong with taking these 2 kittens to the local SPCA where they could be reared and adopted out? 

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September 15, 2006. Pet Information. Leave a comment.

Hypoallergenic Cats…..is it true?

A small California biotech company says it is ready to deliver the Holy Grail of the $35 billion pet industry: a hypoallergenic cat.  New York Times

In October of 2004 a company called Allerca out of San Diego began a project to produce kittens that do not produce the protiens that most humans are allergic to.  These so called "lifestyle" cats are available at cost of $4000.  While some may think that this is outrageous others from around the world are hoping to be able to purchase one of these cats.  Orders are being taken and the wait time can be a year to two depending on where special homes are found. 

Would you pay this amount for a pet?  Bets are on the company making a sizable profit.

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