I understand that there's a fiscal crisis going on in California, but this just seems horrible. If I still lived in California, I'd be tattooing, microchipping, tagging, and otherwise making sure that the Displaced Dog had plenty of identification, just in case the shelters got a hold of him.
http://www.boston.com/dailynews/177/..._speed_:.shtml
Schwarzenegger seeks to speed killing of strays in shelters to save money
By Associated Press, 6/25/2004 08:51
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to repeal a state law that requires animal shelters to hold stray dogs and cats for up to six days before killing them.
Instead, there would be a three-day requirement for strays. Other animals, including birds, hamsters, potbellied pigs, rabbits, snakes and turtles, could be killed immediately.
Schwarzenegger has told the state Legislature that the changes could save local governments that operate shelters up to $14 million.
ETA: I will support him on the snake killing. *shiver* 
