Sample Statement From a Business Owner

As the owner of [name of business], I have noticed a significant increase in the number of stray animals around my business, which I believe is a direct result of [name of shelter] restricting its intake of these animals. [List some concerns here, e.g., cats fighting, spraying urine, or raising kittens in Dumpsters; stray dogs defecating on the sidewalk, frightening customers, etc.]. Not only is this situation creating a nuisance and a potential danger, it is also causing animals to suffer. Our community’s taxpayers and animals deserve a shelter that keeps strays off the street and works to find them homes.

Sincerely,