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Via a tip from Mary Anne on the 70 comment Dangerous Dogs post from a few weeks back, there are bills coming up for vote in the State Senate this week that might be of interest.
From Mary Anne’s comment:
After reading all of the posts, it sounds as if you really want to do something about this dangerous dog issue. I’ve got a suggestion – please visit this link, read the 12 animal welfare bills and lend your support – all it takes is a phone call or an email to hold these negligent pet owners accountable. (Note: the link has contact names, numbers, and email at the bottom. — John M.)
The following bills will be voted on the week of 1/29/07:
- Rabies Surcharge (HB2295 – Del. McClellan, which would raise funding for spay/neuter programs.
- On Monday, 1/29/07, the Senate Ag Committee will hear SB930, the humane investigator bill (Sen. Ticer), and SB1345, the reporting of suspected dog fighting bill (Sen. Lambert).
The bills that failed in committee b/c of lack of public pressure:
- Tethering (HB2098 – Del. Kenny Alexander – as we all know, tying a dog up & leaving it to live on the end of a chain in the backyrd creates unsocialized, crazy and potentially dangerous dogs!!! we had our chance and blew it on this one)
- Humane Education (HJR567 – Del. Kenny Alexander)
- Pet Dealer Permits (HB3195 Del. Clay Athey)
Please do your part and make a call or two to your representatives. Thank you!
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John and Mary Anne, glad this is right up front. If we don’t act on these we shouldn’t complain about them later.
Ann – thank you so much for responding! just imagine how effective it would be if everyone who expressed their thoughts on this issue followed VVAW’s call-to-action, and voiced their complaints to their legislators (who are meeting right this moment.) I hope others will follow Ann’s lead and hold the law makers accountable for protecting human AND animal welfare. until we express our support for the proposed animal welfare legislation, we have only ourselves to blame for the ongoing problem of roaming & dangerous dogs(and most of the neighborhood issues we face).Please do take a moment to visit the VVAW website and take action against these irresponsible pet owners.