IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 63 
Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as ‘‘Na-
tional Animal Rescue Day/Winslow’s Day’’ to create awareness, educate 
humans of the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment 
for any pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of ani-
mals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United 
States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2013 
Mr. ANDREWS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday 
in October as ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow’s 
Day’’ to create awareness, educate humans of the impor-
tance of adoption, and create a humane environment 
for any pet, including the importance of spaying and 
neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal 
adoptions throughout the United States. 
Whereas between 6,000,000 to 8,000,000 cats and dogs are 
placed into shelters every year and between 3,000,000 
and 4,000,000 are euthanized; 
Whereas the United States has suffered a drastic economic 
crisis that has left animals behind in abandoned homes 
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to die or left on the doorsteps of overpopulated shelters 
and rescues; 
Whereas a greater awareness of dog fighting and abuse en-
courages these animals to be put to sleep or left for shel-
ters or rescues to rehabilitate them; 
Whereas there are between 4,000 to 6,000 animal shelters 
throughout the United States in need of pet supplies, 
medical supplies, blankets and towels, cleaning supplies, 
food, and educational materials about owning a pet, as 
well as information on how to screen unqualified appli-
cants and provide the best pet match for a family; 
Whereas increased knowledge and awareness of animal rescue 
programs throughout the United States will significantly 
reduce the number of cats and dogs euthanized and re-
duce the number of animals returned to a shelter who 
have been rescued; 
Whereas a ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow’s Day’’ 
will reduce the problem of pet overpopulation, provide 
animals with good homes, and create awareness as well 
as financial and educational resources for the problems 
animal shelters face each day; 
Whereas a ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow’s Day’’ 
would encourage homes for harmless animals like Wins-
low, a Basset Hound who spent his first 8 months of life 
starved and confined in a cage so small that his rear legs 
were unable to fully develop and then was placed in mul-
tiple shelters before being adopted into a loving home; 
and 
Whereas the first Saturday in October would be an appro-
priate day to designate as ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day/ 
Winslow’s Day’’ and celebrate it through events, festivals, 
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or Pawtograph signings which will increase revenues for 
shelters and pet adoptions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of a ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day/Wins-
low’s Day’’ to create awareness for animal rescue pro-
grams throughout the year and address the challenge of 
overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering. 
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