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Please take a minute and read this! What next?? This must be stopped!!

The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject
to consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor¢s brief statement of the essential features of the
measure as introduced.
Prohibits inbreeding of dogs by breeder. Makes first violation subject to maximum fine of $360.
Makes second or subsequent violation subject to maximum fine of $720.
Requires breeder to keep records showing parentage and grandparentage of dogs and puppies.
Makes violation subject to maximum fine of $720.
1 A BILL FOR AN ACT
2 Relating to the inbreeding of dogs.
3 Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
4 SECTION 1. (1) As used in this section:
5 (a) Breeder means:
6 (A) A person registered as a breeder of dogs with a kennel club, breed promotion organ7
ization, breeder referral service or other entity organized for the purpose of providing cre8
dentials, advertising or contact information for breeders of dogs; or
9 (B) A person that has, within 12 months prior to breeding a pair of dogs kept by the
10 person, sold or advertised for sale more than two litters produced by dogs kept by the per11
son.
12 (b) Dog means the species Canis familiaris.
13 (c) Kept means owned, possessed, controlled by or in the charge of.
14 (2) A breeder may not breed a dog with another that shares a common parent or
15 grandparent with the dog.
16 (3) A breeder shall keep a record of all puppies produced by dogs kept by the breeder.
17 The records shall include identifying information for the parents and grandparents of the
18 puppies. This subsection does not require a breeder to maintain a record for stillborn
19 puppies. If the breeder possesses or can obtain information identifying the parents or
20 grandparents of dogs that the breeder uses for breeding, the breeder shall maintain a record
21 identifying the parentage and grandparentage of the dogs used for breeding.
22 (4) A person that breeds a dog in violation of subsection (2) of this section:
23 (a) Commits a Class B violation for a first offense; and
24 (b) Commits a Class A violation for a second or subsequent offense.
25 (5) A person that fails to maintain records as required by subsection (3) of this section
26 commits a Class A violation.
27 SECTION 2. Section 1 of this 2009 Act applies to dogs bred on or after the effective date
28 of this 2009 Act and to puppies born 60 or more days after the effective date of this 2009 Act.
29

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Southwest Oregon Bulldog Club Specialty Pics (Corvallis, OR)

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We had a lot of fun this past week at the SWOBC specialties. It was great to meet new people and see dogs from another part of the country. We hope to make it back next year. Congratulations to all the winners!

The second day of the specialty had a 50's theme. We saw some Pink Ladies, rolled up jeans, and the "poodle" skirt was revamped into the bulldog skirt of course!









The pics are divided by day, and each day is divided into class dogs, class bitches, and best of breed. If you would like any pics, just email me and I'll send you the original file.

Day1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryansphotomadness/collections/72157616144284746/

Day 2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryansphotomadness/collections/72157616145577566/

Day 3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryansphotomadness/collections/72157616158101800/

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Video clips added

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There are a couple of short clips of the WD and WB lineups for day 2 (we'll try to add day 3 clips later this week). They are located in Day 2 "class dogs" and "class bitches," respectively. Ill try embedding them here:

Winners Dog Line-up:


Winners Bitch Line-up:


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Thank you as usual for the pics! They're fantastic! It seemed a certain exhibitor was a little more "shiney" than normal...lol Wish we could have been there..

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Pics from the Saturday All-Breed show in Albany, OR have been added. They are located in the "Day 3" collection, or you can view them here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryansphotomadness/sets/72157616055279757/

If you would like any pics, let me know the pic ID (when you click on a pic, it's at the top left and starts with "DSC" followed by a four digit #).



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Great stuff as always.

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PCBC Puppy Match------Be there!!!

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When the Bulldog Club of AZ use to have a puppy match to start off the specialty weekend, it was such a great event with always over 30 pups entered. I showed my past champ Cool Dude in one of these when he was 12 weeks old and it was his first show ever.
I often remember the fun we all had while watching pups do what they do best, entertain.... Bob Vincent was the judge at this one puppy match and Kim Lindemeon spoofed Bob by entering a very trained Wire Har Fox Terrier that looked as though he was going to lift his leg on the judge as he approached to go over him.. That was some funny stuff. I believe Myrna or somebody else in the club had a Frenchy in there as well. All lots of fun..

We should all strive to make this puppy match at the PCBC shows a come-back event and enter our pups.

Let's show off what we have and at the same time celebrate the winners from the specialty weekend.

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Action Alert!! Texas HB 3180 Scheduled for Wednesday Hearing CALL & FAX LETTERS

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March 31, 2009
ACTION ALERT!

HB 3180, the Puppy and Kitten Breeder/Dealer/Pet Sales/Lemon Law Bill, is
scheduled for a hearing at 8:00 AM Wednesday, April 1st in Austin. It will
be held in Room E2.016 in the Capitol Extension (2nd floor,) before the
Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee.

Detailed maps of the Capitol Layout, all floors, visitors parking,
restrooms, etc are on our website: www.rpoatexasoutreach.org under the
Lobby Day Link.

We must have lots of "warm bodies" to back up our speakers and try to kill
this bill in committee. Martin Kralik and James Dark will be representing
and speaking for Responsible Pet Owners Alliance. You can sign a card in
opposition to this bill and don't have to speak. If you cannot attend this
hearing, please call, fax and email (all three!) to ALL committee members -
until noon Wednesday. Contact info and talking points are listed below.
Email rpoa@texas.net if you can attend.

In fighting bad legislation, it is NOT advisable to "make it palatable" and
harder to defeat. You kill bad bills as written. Please repeat the
following sentence in all correspondence to legislators as Californians did
with AB 1634, which was eventually defeated after 8 revisions. "This bill
is fundamentally flawed and cannot be fixed with amendments!"
Also tell them that HSUS and Texas Humane Legislation Network do NOT
represent you.

* You've been told this is a "Puppy Mill" Bill. That is not true. It is a
pet bill and will affect anyone selling one dog or cat. Under "Retail Sales
of Dogs & Cats" the definition of "dealer" includes a person who is
"required to pay sales tax for the sale of animals," which includes every
sale in Texas. We've been told rescuers are required to collect sales
taxes.

* We've all been told by Texas Humane Legislation Network and HSUS that
this bill doesn't affect "hobby" breeders which is a lie. Yes, it does!
Numbers set on intact female dogs or cats allowed are irrelevant as they'll
be back every session until they legislate pet ownership out of existence.

* If this bill were "necessary to protect public health and safety" as
claimed, it would include all animal shelters and animal control facilities
that sell animals, yet they are exempt! Parvovirus, Distemper, Kennel
Cough, external and internal parasites and other diseases are rampant in
animal shelters and animal control facilities. We know because we take
these animals into our Rescue Program, rehabilitate them and find them new
loving homes. Veterinary bills average $400 to $1,000. How about this bill
addressing that?

* Raids and animal seizures from breeders, rescuers and "hoarders" with
substandard conditions are made on a regular basis in Texas with existing
local and state Animal Cruelty Laws. A new state department with personnel,
office expense, equipment, vehicles and facilities is an unnecessary burden
on taxpayers.

* This is a national "animal rights" legislative agenda to end all dog and
cat breeding. HSUS's stated goal is to get this legislation proposed in 34
states this year. To date they've succeeded in 16 states, including Texas.

* All animal control advisory boards in Texas are "stacked" by these
extremists - just as the Advisory Committee described in HB 3180 will be. A
directory is to be published of all licensed facilities which will lead to
harassment from Animal Rights Extremists.

* John Stossel and his 20/20 TV Program did an expose on the SPCA of Texas
regarding seizures of animals that were not being cruelly treated but were
seized anyway. The 20/20 Program had a veterinarian pose as their cameraman
for the expose.

* Animal seizures are big fundraisers for humane societies who lobbied in
2003 to change state law disallowing animal owners the right to appeal a
hearing when their animals were confiscated. We're attempting to get that
changed this session to allow an appeal with HB 1046 by Mark Homer. Texas
Humane Legislation Network is vigorously opposing Homer's bill.

* Animal Rights Extremists work to get their legislation passed and then
volunteer to enforce it, using it as a "tool" for harassment of animal
owners. Palm Beach County, FL, is providing used uniforms to vigilante
animal rights activists to enforce their spay/neuter ordinance and hobby
breeders permit. It is being considered by Dallas and San Antonio Animal
Control Departments where onerous ordinances passed recently.

* The bill states that the new state department may designate a local
animal control authority or local humane society agent to enter private
property (our homes) for investigations and inspections with no prior
notice. Licensing of breeders and dealers allows access to premises without
a search warrant. This is not acceptable to us.

* If legislators vote "yes" to HB 3180, it will be political suicide in
Texas. Animal Rights Extremists are approximately 1% of the population. At
least 60% of Texas families own pets who have become members of their
family. Coupled with the Mandatory Pet Spay/Neuter Bill filed by Senator
Van de Putte, the extremists' agenda should be fully exposed at this session
of the legislature.

* Brokers and Commercial Breeders that sell to pet shops are already
regulated under USDA regulations. This bill is duplication.

* Retired hobby breeders worked their entire lives to be able to devote
full time to their hobby and participate weekends in AKC and UKC events;
such as Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Rally Obedience, Tracking,
Earthdog, Coonhound, Herding, Lure Coursing, Field and Hunting Trials, and
Junior Showmanship. The Animal Rights Movement wants to end all that.

* This type of legislation is very divisive among animal groups at a time
when we should all be working together for animal welfare. However animal
welfare obviously isn't the real goal of all groups. The extremists' goal
is to end all use, breeding and ownership of animals for any reason,
including pet ownership.

Capitol Address for all:
P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768

COPY OF HB 3180:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HB03180I.htm

HB 3180 Author: Senfronia Thompson, District 141, Houston
Phone: (512) 463-0720
Fax: (512) 463-6306
Email: senfronia.thompson@house.state.tx.us

Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Clerk: Brittney Thomas
Phone: (512) 463-0798
Room Number: EXT E2.156

Committee members:

Chairman: Rep. Edmund Kuempel
Capitol Office: CAP 3N.06
Phone: (512) 463-0524
FAX: (512) 463-1260
Email: edmund.kuempel@house.state.tx.us

Vice Chair: Rep. Senfronia Thompson
Capitol Office: 3S.6, Capitol Building
Phone: (512) 463-0720
FAX: (512) 463-6306
Email: senfronia.thompson@house.state.tx.us

Rep. Warren Chisum
Capitol Office: CAP GW.15
Phone: (512) 463-0736
FAX: (512) 463-0211
Email: warren.chisum@house.state.tx.us

Rep. Charlie Geren
Capitol Office: EXT E2.308
Phone: (512) 463-0610
FAX: (512) 463-8310
Email: Charlie.geren@house.state.tx.us

Rep. Roland Gutierrez
Capitol Office: EXT E1.316
Phone: (512) 463-0452
FAX: (512) 463-1447
Email: roland.gutierrez@house.state.tx.us

Rep. Mike Hamilton
Capitol Office: EXT E2.310
Phone: (512) 463-0412
FAX: (512) 463-1915
Email: mike.hamilton@house.state.tx.us

Rep. Delwin Jones
Capitol Office: CAP 3S.2
Capitol Phone: (512) 463-0542
FAX: (512) 463-0671
Email: delwin.jones@house.state.tx.us

Rep. Jose Menendez
Capitol Office: EXT E2.204
Phone: (512) 463-0634
FAX: (512) 463-7668
Email: jose.menendez@house.state.tx.us

Rep. Chente Quintanilla
Capitol Office: EXT E1.218
Phone: (512) 463-0613
FAX: (512) 463-1237
Email: chente.quintanilla@house.state.tx.us

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Becky Milam's "Sookie"..Pics

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OK, so apparently there are two "Sookie's" on the board. This is Becky's Sookie. I'm posting for Becky because she hasn't quite got the picture posting down just yet. She will though.

Isn't she cute?


OKC B Match 2009


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She is still very much a puppy but I am gonna try to show her. I have not showed a dog in a long time.
This should bee funny because I'm not a good handler but we are gonna see what happens.
Becky

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She's cute...nice brisket...she's going to have a nice long head! Good luck with her!

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PCBC/ Div III Health Clinic April 18th by

A Health Clinic will be held on Saturday, 4/18, at the Specialty, sponsored by PCBC. Dr. Butchko will be in attendance. Cardiac and Knee Patella Screening will be performed. The clinic will be open from 10am to 3pm for a fee of $20/dog. All dogs are welcome, not just ones entered in the show, must be 12 months of age. This will be handled on a first come first serve basis. All dogs screened will receive a "CHIC" certification.


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BCCS Specialty 09

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The Bulldog Club of Colorado Springs will hold its annual Specialty Show on June 5, 2008. It will be held in conjunction with the Colorado Springs Kennel Club Show on June 6th & 7th. Dr. David Volz of the Animal Clinic of Woodland Park will be offering OFA Cardiac and OFA Patella exams on Friday June 5th. The cost for Both exams is $25.00 and $35.00 for two dogs (same owner). Please visit our website bulldogscosprings.org for more information.

We look forward to seeing you for three days of fun in the rockies!

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OFA fees

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The OFA fees for this will be $7.50 not the usual $15.00. The discount stickers will be given out at the time of testing.

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*** CaSTiNG CaLL for GaBiE! *** by

Here's some scenes from Gabe's Insight Schools commercial shoot this past week...


Lighting check!






Waiting in the wings..."So, when's MY turn already?!!"





The first thing Gabe had to do was to kiss the student on his cheek. They had a vet table raised WAY up--sitting on top of apple boxes--so it was level with the student's face. I was a bit nervous about him being up on that narrow platform, but was able to stay right close by to watch him MOST of the time. We put chicken baby food on Cameron's cheek to get Gabe to "kiss" him, while he said his lines.

Then...they decided they wanted to just get some close ups of Gabe while everyone stood back...which was fine at first--until he saw an "intruder" stalking around behind a curtain just off stage & went into "WaTcHDaWG" mode! Before I could stop him, he'd leapt off the platform (which was about 5 feet off the ground!) and ran over to check out the "Bad Guy"! YiKeS!!! Fortunately it didn't phase him at all--but it sure made me freak out!



Then, they moved in a couple lower platforms and Gabe had to jump down off the higher one (about 2' off the ground...still somewhat high, but easy for him), then right back up onto the lower platform & join Cameron.


Taking the plunge...
















Up-N-aT-eM!!!























How'd I do, Mom? Is that a "take"?






Waiting for a set change...







Ok, Gabie...you're on!






And...waiting for ANoTHeR run through! Gabie was a sport through the whole thing--eager to do it again & again (Mom brought his special Fido Treats along for lots of rewards, so he was more than willing to perform!)




They had a final scene where Gabe had to trot across an 16' platform, then jump off. I left him at one end on a stay, then signalled him to come when they were ready. The camera was on a track (you can see these in the "Waiting in the Wings" photo above) & they panned alongside him as he moved.


After a couple hours of waiting, shooting & waiting, they said the magic words, "It's a wrap!" and Gabie was free to head home!




And, for some OTHER HOT NEWS...Gabe has been offered the LEAD role in a new dog movie that will be filmed this summer up in Canada!!! This is with another dog talent agent who has worked on all of the Air Bud movies, X-Files, Cats & Dogs, and many more...she has been doing it for over 28 years and gets more of the big jobs. They would probably have 3 or 4 dogs to play that lead role--some for the distance work, others for close ups, etc. as there would be a LOT of scenes to film & the bulldog would be the main character.

The only hold back is that I'd very likely have to hand Gabe over to her for about 5 weeks, then for another 3 weeks later on while they shoot. The filming will most likely be in Ontario, Canada & so my Baby Boy would have to be entrusted to this gal. In talking to her at length the other day, I was reassured that she is very familiar with bulldogs and their special needs & she is close by so we could go spend some time with her before I made the decision.


*** Keep on VoTiN' & ViEWiN' for our little Star for his AMeRiCa'S FuNNiESt ViDeOs entry! It's HoT!!!...thanks to all of his faithful GabesteRooter Pals who keep pluggin' away at supportin' him! ***

http://abc.go.com/primetime/afv/index?pn=player&itemId=6325790


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SB250 committee contact info

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Begin forwarded message:

A SAOVA message to sportsmen, pet owners and farmers concerned about protecting their traditions, avocations and livelihoods from anti-hunting, anti-breeding, animal guardianship advocates. Forwarding and cross posting, with attribution, encouraged.
The Cat Fanciers' Association - March 12, 2009
Appropriate forwarding is appreciated

ACTION IS NEEDED NOW- from all California pet lovers.

California is considering yet another mandatory spay and neuter law. SB 250
mandates sterilization of most dogs and cats in California. By creating new
crimes and imposing new duties on local animal control agencies, this bill
would impose a state-mandated local program upon local governments.

CURRENT STATUS: Action is needed IMMEDIATELY. The bill has been introduced
and has been assigned to the California Senate Local Government Committee.
Organizational letters (clubs, rescue, etc) and individual letters to
committee members are needed ASAP.

WHAT THIS LEGISLATION WILL MEAN TO YOU: SB 250 provides that no person may
own, keep, or harbor an unaltered dog except as specified. It would make it
unlawful for any person who owns, keeps, or harbors any unspayed or
unaltered cat 6 months of age or older to allow or permit that cat to remain
outdoors. It would require an owner or "custodian" of an unaltered cat to
have the animal spayed or neutered, or provide a certificate of sterility.
It would allow an unaltered dog license to be denied or revoked for a
variety of reasons.

This bill would require anyone who offers any unaltered dog or cat for sale,
trade, or adoption to meet specified requirements and report the sale within
10 days. It would require, if an unaltered dog or cat is impounded
pursuant to state or local law, the owner or custodian to meet specified
requirements, including paying the costs of impoundment. Requires
sterilization if a pet is impounded for any reason.

Contact information for the California Senate Local Government Committee and
examples of discussion points in opposition follow. Please write or fax
TODAY.

George Eigenhauser
CFA Legislative Coordinator

***************************************

SUGGESTED ARGUMENTS AGAINST THIS LEGISLATION (SB 250):

This is a costly unfunded mandate on local governments. Local
governments already have the authority to adopt ordinances to deal with
irresponsible pet owners. State action on this matter is unnecessary.

Experience has shown that mandatory spay and neuter ordinances are costly
to administer and ineffective. Analysis of a similar measure last year (AB
1634) by the California Department of Finance showed animal control costs
are likely to rise, euthanasia rates increase, and pet licensing drop off.
Money will have to be taken from other vital local services.

Studies show that education has worked and 87% to 95% of owned cats are
now sterilized. Approximately 75% of dogs are sterilized. To further
increase the numbers of owned cats or dogs sterilized it is necessary to
provide low cost or free spay/neuter accessible year round. This bill would
do nothing to solve the real problem.

This bill imposes punishment for impounds of cats or dogs by mandating
sterilization of pets before release. On top of other expense to reclaim
lost pets this will mean more cats will be left in the shelters.

There are many reasons why a cat could be impounded by animal services
such as fire, earthquake or other disasters. Cats can get loose from a
carrier going to the veterinarian, escape from a hotel room or be
inadvertently let outside by a careless cat sitter. A cat could end up in a
shelter without reflecting owner irresponsibility. This provision means
confiscating the reproductive value of a show/breeding cat.

Complaints from disgruntled neighbors, or any person who wants to harass
someone with an intact dog would be encouraged by this bill.

This is a bad bill, quickly pulled together without regard for existing
laws or of the practical consequences. For example, it requires anyone who
sells an intact animal to post the animal's license number. But most local
jurisdictions do not license cats. Most local jurisdictions do not provide
for licensing an animal under the age of four months but most puppies and
kittens are sold before they reach that age.

This legislation will not improve the lives of cats and dogs but will
negatively impact responsible owners and breeders, and by placing additional
burdens on owners of intact animals. This will lead to an increase of
animals in shelters.

Use of the term "custodian" in the bill, rather than being limited to pet
owners, suggests this law would be used to unfairly target feral cat
caretakers and other individuals feeding or caring for free-roaming cats.
It punishes the people trying to help these unfortunate animals. Kindness
becomes a crime.

If a person is caring for a few freeroaming/feral cats and has not been
able to trap some of them for spay/neuter they could be cited and subject to
a civil penalty if over a local limit law, when ownership of these cats is
not clearly defined.

The word "custodian" does not change attitudes of those who don't care
properly for their animals. Inserting this term in laws actually weakens the
accountability of owners for animal abuse. The important factor in reducing
the reproduction of unowned/free-roaming cats is the point when a person
declares "I own this cat" because this leads to their taking responsibility.
The use of inappropriate terms, such as "custodian", dilutes this message
and lowers the status of cats in society since owners have responsibilities;
"custodian" has no meaning.

ACTION TO TAKE:

ORGANIZATIONS (clubs, rescue groups, etc.) send your faxes NOW to be
received by the Committee Consultant, Peter Detwiler to be included in the
Bill Analysis OPPOSE list.

**Send your letters on Organization or Club letterhead.
**Reference the title - " Re: OPPOSE SB 250

Dogs and cats: spaying and
neutering

INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS: Send letters, faxes and emails to all five
Committee Members ASAP. Again, please note in your title/subject line that
you OPPOSE SB 250. Please conclude with again noting you OPPOSE SB 250.

IF YOU LIVE IN ONE OF THE FIVE SENATE DISTRICTS OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS,
PLEASE TRY TO VISIT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE OR THEIR AID. DISTRICT OFFICES ARE
ALSO INCLUDED BELOW.

PLANNED MEETINGS (if any): The date the committee will take up SB 250 is
unknown at this time. Please act promptly.

CONTACT LIST: Contact information for the Senate Local Government committee
is as follows:

Senate Local Government Committee
ATTN: Peter Detwiler, Consultant
State Capitol Room 5046
Sacramento, CA 95814
FAX - 916-322-0298

Senate Local Government Committee Members:

SENATOR PATRICA WIGGINS (Chair)
State Capitol, Room 4081
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4002
Fax (916) 323-6958
Senator.Wiggins@senate.ca.gov

District Office (Eureka)
710 E Street, #150
Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: (707) 445-6508
Fax: (707) 445-6511

District Office (Napa)
1040 Main St., #205
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 224-1990
Fax: (707) 224-1992

District Office (Santa Rosa)
50 D St., #120A
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: (707) 576-2771
Fax: (707) 576-2773

District Office (Ukiah)
200 South School Street
P.O. Box 785
Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone: (707) 468-8914
Fax: (707) 468-8931

District Office (Vallejo)
444 Georgia Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
Phone: (707) 648-5312
Fax: (707) 648-5383

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SENATOR DAVE COX (Vice Chair)
State Capitol, Room 2068
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4001
Fax: (916) 324-2680
Senator.Cox@senate.ca.gov

Jackson District Office
33C Broadway
Jackson, CA 95642
Phone: (209) 223-9140

Roseville District Office
2140 Professional Drive, #140
Roseville, CA 95661
Phone: (916) 783-8232
Fax: (916) 783-5487

Quincy District Office
2094 E. Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971
Phone: (530) 283-3437
Fax: (530) 283-3439

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SENATOR SAM AANESTAD
State Capitol, Room 3063
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4004
Fax: (916) 445-7750
Senator.Aanestad@senate.ca.gov

Nevada City Office
200 Providence Mine, #108
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CALIFORNIA SB 250 letters need to get in ASAP

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Hi, please make certain that you, your organizations (clubs, rescues etc...) and as many "doggie" friends as you can have or will be writing and calling to OPPOSE SB250. www.petpac.org for more info

This IS a mandatory spay/neuter bill. ANY animal control ordinance violation can trigger the MANDATORY surgical sterilization of ALL your dogs or cats and you may be prevented from ever legally owning an intact pet in California again under it's terms.

Bullet points.

SB 250:

is an unfunded state mandate that will HARM the welfare of animals in California and worsen AC costs. The California Department of Finance last year determined that the strikingly similar final form of AB1634 would result in more animals impounded and killed and more cost to the state under the Hayden Act.

It imposes an unfunded state mandate on local governments.

It will discourage many foster homes for dogs, particularly important to breed rescues, and feral cat volunteers who may fear fines

It will discourage the redemption and reclamation of impounded pets whose owners fear fines

It will damage local AC budgets as it discourages people from licensing their pets due to yet more fees and the fear of being "targeted" for citation for trivial complaints because they are listed in the system as an intact animal owner.

Forces major and potentially life threatening surgery upon an animal for citation of many many sorts of potential violations (barking, water dish turned over etc.. late renewal of license.) that have NOTHING to do with an animals reproductive status.

All individuals need to write. All organizations need to write.

www.petpac.org has the Local Government Committee members listed. Peter Detwieller the bill analyst MUST receive a copy of a letter ASKING THAT YOU BE LISTED AS "OPPOSED"
A REPRESENTATIVE OF YOUR CLUB, RESCUE OR BUSINESS MUST ALSO SEND IN A LETTER ASKING THAT THE GROUP BE LISTED OFFICIALLY AS OPPOSED. This must be done NOW.

PLEASE NOTE: There is nothing illegal immoral or fattening about a 501c3 charity writing in either opposition or support of legislation.
501c3 charities may not lobby for political gain or contribute financially to a campaign. BUT they absolutely can voice strong opposition to any proposed legislation which may cause harm in their estimation to their cause. ALL MSN type laws enacted anywhere have ultimately proved harmful to animals by the numbers therefore rescues should voice opposition. ALLEY CAT ALLIES, a leading feral cat advocacy group is OPPOSED to SB 250.

OTHER 501cs such as clubs, may not only write they can also donate to lobby against legislation provided that the funds and time donated do not make up the MAJORITY of funding or activities the club engages in.

NO EXCUSES, PLEASE WRITE, RIGHT NOW.



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*** BeHiNd tHe SCeNeS WiTh GaBe!--Commercial Shoot *** by

This past week Gabe was called by an animal agent in Seattle (who'd gotten our name through Mel) to do his first commercial shoot. The commercial is for an online high school called Insight Schools, and will be aired on cable TV in WA, OR, ID & possibly CA, as well as on their website & YouTube channel. It was filmed on a green screen so they will be adding various backgrounds for the finished product. It will be a 30 second spot that highlights various careers a high school student is considering...including being a vet (so Gabe's appearance will be just for that one portion of the commercial) It'll be a month or so before they have it all put together & then I'll post the info so you can all see it.

Until then, here are some "Behind the Scenes" pix of our day at the shoot...


When we first arrived, Gabie & I hung out in the "Green Room" (not the same as the green screen that the commercial was filmed on, but the room for the actors to hang out in while waiting for their call). Gabe, of course, made himself right at home...






The shoot was done at a large facility called Jonas Jensen Studios in Seattle--about an hour & a half drive from where we live. (We didn't have to be there till 10 am, so at least we didn't have an early day and The Star could sleep in!)


Gabe wasn't thrilled sitting up here--it didn't offer the greatest support--but I had to get his pic with this "offical JJ chair"!


"Go ahead. Make my day!"







They had lots of cool sets & props around the building--this antique barber chair was in the Green Room, so I had to pose Gabie with it!


"Nothin' like a close shave to get a guy's adrenaline flowin'!"







Hurry up & wait...seems it goes with stardom!







After about 45 minutes, they finally called Gabe in for his shoot. Everybody loved The "neat-looking" Bulldog and wanted their photos taken with him (guess a STaR has to get used to this stuff!) Of course Gabe was a sport about it!






Here's Gabe with some of the Insight School Staff...






Stay tuned for Part 2..."GaBe's CuRTaiN CaLL"


***And, in the meantime, don't forget YOuR CaLL to action by VoTiN' & ViEWiN' Gabie's Top Rated, Top Viewed AMeRiCa'S FuNNiESt ViDeO! We've got our sites on another HoLLyWoOF trip, and YoU can help us get there!***

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Video from the BCNE match

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Enjoy!

http://www.projo.com/video/?nvid=345250

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Since it's slow... pics by

I think I'll jazz it up a bit with some pics..


Our new boy...



Sire:Ch Valleybull Silver Sailor At Merriveen
Dam: Littlepond's Journey
Breeders:Scott and Andy Ly

Call name Shogun...his first litter of puppies are due in about a month. He's a really sweet, mellow guy!

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Since we're posting pics..Shogun's sister Sookie

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Thanks guys for giving Shogun a special home! I couldn't be happier with how things worked out. I can't wait to see those puppies!








Rockbottoms Dynasty A Better Tomorrow aka "Sookie"
Sire: Ch Valleybull Silver Sailor At Merriveen
Dam: Littlepond's Journey
Breeders: Scott and Andy Ly

Scott

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they look good Scott.
How many points does this bitch have?
e

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Thanks!

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But we haven't even started showing her yet. Just been way too busy. I've got a lot on my plate right now but we'll be out there soon enough.

Scott

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Sookie

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Hi Scott I just wondered how you thought of the name Sookie? I have a 5 month old bitch named Sookie, I think it is a great name but not common
Becky Milam

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Re: Sookie

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Hi becky, the hbo series "true blood" it's a modern day vampire show. The main charater is ana paquin aka "sookie". She's kind of sweet, sassy, and spunky all at the same time. I think it's neat we came up with the same names. When I first started my first breeding was to jerry. His sire is jj, the same sire to your rosy. I would always go back to look at your rosy over and over again . How is she doing? Sorry for the poor grammar and spelling. I'm on a blackberry. I thought I responded to this earlier as well so sorry if this is a double post. Scott

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Sookie

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Hi Scott, well great minds think alike. I too am a big fan of "True Blood", I love that show.
Rosie is doing fine, thank youu for asking. Rosie is a little over 9 years old now and I think she is still beautiful. Good luck with your Sookie
Becky

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Maybe we can see pics of your Sookie one of these days.

Someone asked me how I came up with the name "Sookie" and I explained to them the same exact thing. They were just dumbfounded. Had no idea what I was talking about. I think it's awesome that you're a fan. Can't wait for season two of "True Blood"!

Scott

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I now what you mean people ask me the same thing I tell them sookie is named after a girl in love with a vampire. Well I have never sent pictures on this list before and would prob screw it up, however I think Cati Ault has some pics of her

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Posting pics

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It's not that hard Becky. I'll show you and anyone else that wants to learn a step by step. Just register on photobucket.com. Pick a user name and password.

1

Find wherever the file is located on your computer.

2

You can upload multiple files at once. Just hold down the control button and click on as many photos as you want.

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4

Copy and paste that. *remove [IMG][IMG] tags. For example [IMG]http:example.jpg[/IMG]. You would just paste this http:example.jpg

If you have any problems just let me know. It's really simple. It doesn't hurt to learn something new. It's just picture posting lol. Don't be afraid of it.

Scott

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k Scott I am gonna try

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If this doesn't work I will feel so stupid.
Becky

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opps

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well I am having trouble I knew I would

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No

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Not stupid! Most of the basic computer stuff is just a matter of messing around with the functions and figuring them out. That's how I learned. Just figured I would show you how. That way you can post pics whenever you feel like it. Hundreds of lurkers on the board but only a hand full of people ever say anything. Sometimes the people on the board who need a "Bulldog fix" get a little bored.

You can just email me the pics and I will post them for you or try and figure it out. It just goes pretty much how I showed in the previous post.

Scott



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Send me your email Scott and thanks
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Very nice kids, by

i like them both

Vicky,
Bosco, Bella, Breve' & Holly

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Thanks..Glad you like em!

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Oklahoma HB 1332 Delayed...Now What?

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Good Morning All,



Do you feel like things changed overnight? Yes, I do too!



As you already know HB 1332 has been pulled from the appropriations committee agenda. We are concerned about this as the next opportunity for this bill to be heard by the assigned committee is next Weds. which is the day after the HSUS Lobby Day. The HSUS (Human Society of the United States) is the national organization that does not support local shelters, animal care at the local level and is the powerful lobby group with evidenced animal rights ties. I want to be clear that this is not your local shelter organization. HSUS have introduced or backed anti breeding bills in over 20 states this year some restrict breeding to one litter per year. The latest figures from the IRS state they have raised over $125 million with none of it going to the local communities for animal care. If you would like information or question the information in this email let me know. Im happy to get that for you.



On to the subject at hand



We feel that HB 1332 was pulled because it did not have the necessary votes to pass out of committee and would have a better opportunity to garner those votes next week after the lobby day and the normal politicking.



Its very important to continue contacting legislators. Just because you sent a letter or called it does not mean you cant contact them again. This isnt like voting where you only get to do it once. Remember, these folks work for you. They are PUBLIC officials..and you have every right to let your voice be heard 7 days a week and twice on Sunday if necessary.



We realize its difficult to come up with information to make your point on a daily basis. We certainly do not want you to put all the points into one email every day. Were suggesting that we all take one point and write to the members of the committee each day asking that they oppose the bill, picking a different point each day. This way you can get more mileage with your correspondence and use fresh material. You also dont have to just use email. Making a phone call every other day is another way to voice your concern and to let committee members know this topic is not going away.



Well try to help by sending out a daily email that discusses one negative aspect of HB 1332. Well include the full OAIA list of points each time which you can use as well. Also, the NAIA alert at http://capwiz.com/naiatrust/issues/alert/?alertid=12965961&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] can be used daily and provides a nice way to enter different information each day. Clickclickclick and its done, how easy is that?



The main thing I want to stress is just because they pulled this from the committee agenda doesnt mean were winning here. It means we have to focus and make a huge effort to keep informing committee members that we are not going away. Everyone has to do their part and should be prodding your network to do theirs. Dog Clubs, Associations, individuals, other agriculture partners like the Cattlemans Association, Oklahoma Riflemans Association, pet owners, breeders etc., should be asked to step up to the plate over the next few days. Indirectly this bill will effect others, it opens the door to more legislation that is restrictive, imposes unfunded mandates and does not solve the problems for which it is intended.



Shelly







Oklahoma Animal Interest Alliance

email: oaiasec@gmail.com



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Texas Bills and The Committees that they have been assigned to

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Attached is a list of the various committees that have been assigned some of the animal related bills, specifically those that may have a significant impact on our dogs, our clubs and ourselves.

Please Crosspost to your club membership and request your members to voice their concerns, opinions, and in the case of HB 1046, their appreciation and support. It doesn't take long to call, fax or write, at least one committee member, even if they don't represent your district...they represent your future rights through their decisions.

Also, mark your calendar for the RPOA Lobby Day, Wednesday, April 8th in Room 210 of the Sam Houston Building, adjacent to the Capitol Building, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Take the opportunity to visit your district Representative and Senator, by calling their offices and making an appointment to explain how their vote might affect you and the welfare of your dogs. They do want to represent the responsible approach, they just sometimes need to have a better understanding. If your time is running short, at least try to bring a sack lunch, so that we can meet at the Sam Houston Building, Room 210, at noon, and discuss the issues and do some brainstorming on how we collectively can create a positive influence in the legislative process.

The HB 4277, concerning sterilization and permit issues, was assigned to the House Committee on State Affairs today, authored by its Vice Chair, Rep. Jose Menendez. The Senate companion bill, SB 1845 was referred to the Senate Committee on State Affairs on March 20th, authored by its member, Sen. Leticia Van de Putte. As written, HB4277 and SB 1845 would have a widespread and negative effect on an extremely large number of dog and cat owners throughout Texas. The deficiency in its language would exclude many of our dog's activities from being exempt from spaying or neutering, despite being purebred. The only specific, designated activity included in the proposed legislation is Section 828.002 (c) (2) the animal is a purebred animal displayed at a competitive exhibition to determine how well it physically conforms to an established breed standard...The other option is to purchase an Intact Animal Permit for $300 (no time specified), which can result in a criminal penalty for failure to do so. It's that type of lack of understanding of our dog activities and the scope of our interests that leave massive deficiencies in our legislator's ability to craft a responsible and reasonable law that we must obey or be subject to criminal enforcement. That is why we must express ourselves, educate our lawmakers and protect our rights, and it only happens every other year, for a few months. Now is the time.

Ron Herzfeld

Top Priority Bills Filed House Capitol Address:
P.O. Box 2910
HB 3180 Breeder/Dealer Licensing and Regulations Austin, TX 78768
(RPOA Opposition)
Senate Capitol Address:
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee P.O. Box 12068
Position Member Capitol Phone # (512) Capitol Fax # (512) Capitol Station
Chair Rep. Edmund Kuempel 463-0602 480-0391 Austin, TX 78711
Vice Chair Rep. Senfronia Thompson 463-0720 463-6306
Members Rep. Warren Chisum 463-0736 463-0211
Rep. Charlie Geren 463-0610 463-8310
Rep. Roland Gutierrez 463-0452 463-1447
Rep. Mike Hamilton 463-0412 463-1915
Rep. Delwin Jones 463-0542 463-0671
Rep. Jose Menendez 463-0634 463-7668
Rep. Chente Quintanilla 463-0613 463-1237

SB 1910 Breeder/Dealer Licensing and Regulations
(RPOA Opposition)

Currently Not in Committee (Filed 3/12/09)

HB 4277 Sterilization of Dogs and Cats or $300 Intact Animal Permit per Dog and Cat
(RPOA Opposition)

State Affairs Committee
Position Member Capitol Phone # (512) Capitol Fax # (512)
Chair Rep. Burt Solomons 463-0478 463-2089
Vice Chair Rep. Jose Menendez 463-0634 463-7668
Members Rep. Byron Cook 463-0730 463-2506
Rep. Tom Craddick 463-0500 463-7722
Rep. David Farabee 463-0534 463-8161
Rep. Pete Gallego 463-0566 236-9408
Rep. Charlie Geren 463-0610 463-8310
Rep. Patricia Harless 463-0496 463-1507
Rep. Harvey Hilderbran 463-0536 463-1449
Rep. Delwin Jones 463-0542 463-0671
Rep. Eddie Lucio III 463-0606 463-0660
Rep. Diana Maldonado 463-0670 463-1469
Rep. Rene Oliveira 463-0640 463-8186
Rep. David Swinford 463-0470 463-8003
Rep. Sylvester Turner 463-0554 463-8380

SB 1845 Sterilization of Dogs and Cats or $300 Intact Animal Permit per Dog and Cat
(RPOA Opposition)

State Affairs Committee
Position Member Capitol Phone # (512) Capitol Fax # (512)
Chair Sen. Robert Duncan 463-0128 463-2424
Vice Chair Sen. Bob Deuell 463-0102 463-7202
Members Sen. John Carona 463-0116 463-3135
Sen. Rodney Ellis 463-0113 463-0006
Sen. Troy Fraser 463-0124 475-3732
Sen. Chris Harris 463-0109 463-7003
Sen. Mike Jackson 463-0111 475-3727
Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. 463-0127 463-0061
Sen. Leticia Van de Putte 463-0126 463-2114

HB 2001 Unlawful Restraint of Dog
(RPOA Opposition)

County Affairs Committee
Position Member Capitol Phone # (512) Capitol Fax# (512)
Chair Rep. Garnet Coleman 463-0524 463-1260
Vice Chair Rep. Geanie Morrison 463-0456 476-3933
Members Rep. Leo Berman 463-0584 463-3217
Rep. Valinda Bolton 463-0652 463-0565
Rep. Joaquin Castro 463-0669 463-5074
Rep. John Davis 463-0734 479-6955
Rep. Marisa Marquez 463-0638 463-8908
Rep. Ralph Sheffield 463-0630 322-9054
Rep. Wayne Smith 463-0733 463-1323

SB 634 Unlawful Restraint of Dog
(RPOA Opposition)

Criminal Justice Committee
Position Member Capitol Phone # (512) Capitol Fax # (512)
Chair Sen. John Whitmire 463-0115 475-3737
Vice Chair Sen. Kel Seliger 463-0131 475-3733
Members Sen. John Carona 463-0116 463-3135
Sen. Rodney Ellis 463-0113 463-0006
Sen. Glenn Hegar 463-0118 475-3736
Sen. Juan Hinojosa 463-0120 463-0229
Sen. Dan Patrick 463-0107 463-8810

HB 1046 Appeals Process in the Disposition of Cruelly Treated Animals

(RPOA Support)

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee
Position Member Capitol Phone # (512) Capitol Fax # (512)
Chair Rep. Todd Hunter 463-0672 463-2101
Vice Chair Rep. Bryan Hughes 463-0271 463-1515
Members Rep. Roberto R. Alonzo 463-0408 463-1817
Rep. Dan Branch 463-0367 322-9935
Rep. Will Hartnett 463-0576 463-7827
Rep. Jim Jackson 463-0468 463-1044
Rep. David Leibowitz 463-0269 320-0555
Rep. Tryon D. Lewis 463-0546 463-8067
Rep. Jerry Madden 463-0544 463-9974
Rep. Armando Martinez 463-0530 463-0849
Rep. Beverly Woolley 463-0696 463-9333


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Florida News

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From: THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA [mailto:info@newsserviceflorida.com]
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 2:58 PM
To: NSF2
Subject: MANDATORY STERILIZATION BILL TO BE NEUTERED, VOTED ON.

http://www.newsserviceflorida.com/)

Email is fast. But not fast enough.
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MANDATORY STERILIZATION BILL TO BE NEUTERED, VOTED ON.

By MICHAEL PELTIER
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 23, 2009... A bill to require most pet
owners in Florida to spay and neuter their cats and dogs or face a fine is
expected to pass out of its first House committee Tuesday.

But not until its fixed.

Originally written to require mandatory sterilization of most cats and dogs,
a proposal (HB 451) by Rep. Scott Randolph scheduled for a vote by the House
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday will be amended to
strike the mandatory provision that has left pet owners and some veterinarians
howling.

Panelists are expected instead to vote on an amended version of HB 451 that
merely gives local officials the option of diverting a $5 surcharge already
being tacked on to animal control citations to help local governments pay to
spay or neuter Rover or Fluffy.

Local governments spend between $50 million and $100 million a year
euthanizing and housing dogs and cats, said Randolph, D-Orlando. Most of the
time, those funds come from public safety budgets. This is a financial bill.

Local animal control agencies are allowed to add a $5 surcharge on animal
violations. Currently, they must use the funds to pay for employee education
programs. The amendment to be offered Tuesday would allow those funds to be
used for sterilization services.

Animal enforcement officials say spending money to sterilize more of the 10
million dogs and cats in Florida is cheaper and easier than punishing owners
who dont neuter their pets.

Enforcement is extremely expensive, said Dr. Sara Pizano, director of
Miami-Dade Animal Services. You would have to spend a whole lot of money. You
have to ask yourself what your goal is. Your goal should be to neuter animals,
not punish people.

Currently, Pizanos department generates about $100,000 from the surcharges
and only 26 employees. She said her department could perform thousands of
procedures with that kind of money.

Randolphs original bill is modeled after a measure approved last year in
Los Angeles, which enacted a proposal that fines pet owners $500 for not
neutering their pets. Breeders or recalcitrant owners can purchase permits to forgo
the procedures.

But there have been complaints about the L.A. law and its been hard to
enforce.

A couple of Florida communities also have measures already on the books.
Palm Beach County charges pet owners a fee if they dont spay or neuter their
pets. Volusia County also requires spaying or neutering, but has exemptions for
breeders and some other pet owners.

House Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Rep. Trudi Williams, R-Fort Myers,
said shes allowing the bill be heard as a favor to Randolph, who has taken
considerable heat for the measure.

With such a tight budget, Williams said she has told members that
non-critical measures will not be considered this term, including a plethora of pet
bills deemed nonessential to the state.

Ive told members that were going to focused on budget-related issues and
thats it, Williams said. I agreed to allow (Randolphs) measure so he
can clear his name from a really bad bill. Wed like a clean slate.

--END--
03/23/09

Illuminating the Sunshine State

http://www.newsserviceflorida.com

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/legislature/story/964530.html)




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Additional ALERT OK HB 1332

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I am posting this again. I apologize for typos but Im working from my mobile. Weve heard that at this point in time there are not enough votes to pass HB 1332 out of committee. There are several heavy hitting supporters of this bill that are at the capitol right now convincing committee members that this bill needs to pass. Do not think your call doesnt matter. Call.



shelly

from: Shelly Kuhn [mailto:Nutz4GR@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 5:53 AM
Subject: Send letters....call.....do something and do it NOW!
Importance: High



The OK Senate appropriations committee will hear HB 1332 tomorrow. Every letter and phone call counts and its important to get this information to the committee members NOW! NAIA has issued an alert that makes it really easy to get this done in seconds. You can find this athttp://capwiz.com/naiatrust/issues/alert/?alertid=12965961&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]



Ive included the contact information of the committee members below for those willing to make phone calls. No need for long drawn out discussions, just call and state you want to go on record that you oppose HB 1332. If you choose to list a reason thats fine. They track the number of opposition/support calls they receive.



This cant wait..once it passes the committee it goes to the full senate. Its easier to work to keep this from leaving the committee.





Senate Appropriations Committee Members



Senator Glenn Coffee-Senate President Pro Tempore
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 422
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5799
405.530.2304 (fax)
coffee@oksenate.gov



Senator Mike Johnson-Chair
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 519
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5592
johnsonm@oksenate.gov





Senator David F. Myers
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 414
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5628
ingraham@oksenate.gov



Senator Patrick Anderson
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 417A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5630
anderson@oksenate.gov



Senator Randy Bass
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 514B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5567
bass@oksenate.gov



Senator Brian Bingman
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 424
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5528
bingman@oksenate.gov



Senator Randy Brogdon
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 416
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5566
brogdon@oksenate.gov



Senator Kenneth Corn
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 531
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5576
cochran@oksenate.gov



Senator Brian A. Crain
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 417B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5620
crain@oksenate.gov



Senator Johnnie Crutchfield
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 533B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5607
(405) 530-2361 (fax)
bigger@oksenate.gov



Senator Mary Easley
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 429
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5590
easley@oksenate.gov



Senator John W. Ford
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 424A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5634
fordj@oksenate.gov



Senator Jay Paul Gumm
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 535A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5586
gumm@oksenate.gov



Senator Jim Halligan
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 520
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5572
halligan@oksenate.gov



Senator Ron Justice
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 423
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5537
justice@oksenate.gov



Senator Charlie Laster
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 522
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5539
laster@oksenate.gov



Senator Debbe Leftwich
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 533A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5557
holland@oksenate.gov



Senator Mike Mazzei
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 413
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5675
mazzei@oksenate.gov



Senator Richard C. Lerblance
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 528B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5604
lerblance@oksenate.gov





Senator Susan Paddack
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 533
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5541
paddack@oksenate.gov



Senator Jim Reynolds
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 412
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5522
reynolds@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Sonnie Winfree



Senator Gary Stanislawski
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 427A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5624
stanislawski@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Shannon Sharpton



Senator Anthony Sykes
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 426
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5569
lewis@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Tonya Lewis



Senator Jim Wilson
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 533C
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5574
wilson@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Amy Schroeder







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Alert!!! Oklahoma HB 1332

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The OK Senate appropriations committee will hear HB 1332 tomorrow. Every letter and phone call counts and its important to get this information to the committee members NOW! NAIA has issued an alert that makes it really easy to get this done in seconds. You can find this athttp://capwiz.com/naiatrust/issues/alert/?alertid=12965961&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]



Ive included the contact information of the committee members below for those willing to make phone calls. No need for long drawn out discussions, just call and state you want to go on record that you oppose HB 1332. If you choose to list a reason thats fine. They track the number of opposition/support calls they receive.



This cant wait..once it passes the committee it goes to the full senate. Its easier to work to keep this from leaving the committee.





Senate Appropriations Committee Members



Senator Glenn Coffee-Senate President Pro Tempore
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 422
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5799
405.530.2304 (fax)
coffee@oksenate.gov



Senator Mike Johnson-Chair
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 519
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5592
johnsonm@oksenate.gov





Senator David F. Myers
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 414
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5628
ingraham@oksenate.gov



Senator Patrick Anderson
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 417A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5630
anderson@oksenate.gov



Senator Randy Bass
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 514B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5567
bass@oksenate.gov



Senator Brian Bingman
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 424
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5528
bingman@oksenate.gov



Senator Randy Brogdon
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 416
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5566
brogdon@oksenate.gov



Senator Kenneth Corn
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 531
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5576
cochran@oksenate.gov



Senator Brian A. Crain
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 417B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5620
crain@oksenate.gov



Senator Johnnie Crutchfield
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 533B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5607
(405) 530-2361 (fax)
bigger@oksenate.gov



Senator Mary Easley
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 429
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5590
easley@oksenate.gov



Senator John W. Ford
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 424A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5634
fordj@oksenate.gov



Senator Jay Paul Gumm
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 535A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5586
gumm@oksenate.gov



Senator Jim Halligan
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 520
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5572
halligan@oksenate.gov



Senator Ron Justice
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 423
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5537
justice@oksenate.gov



Senator Charlie Laster
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 522
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5539
laster@oksenate.gov



Senator Debbe Leftwich
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 533A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5557
holland@oksenate.gov



Senator Mike Mazzei
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 413
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5675
mazzei@oksenate.gov



Senator Richard C. Lerblance
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 528B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5604
lerblance@oksenate.gov









Oklahoma Animal Interest Alliance

email: oaiasec@gmail.com



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PetPac contact info to fight SB250 if you live in California you MUST act now

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http://petpac.net/

please fax, e-mail and call EACH of these Senators AND your own ASAP!!!!

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Florida MSN Bill to be Considered TODAY!!! March, 24

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Time to go to work Florida!!!



FL MSN BILL TO BE CONSIDERED TUESDAY, MARCH 24!






Late Friday, Florida House Bill 451 was added to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committees agenda for Tuesday, March 24. The committee will consider the bill at 8:00 AM in Reed Hall, 102 HOB, at the Capitol in Tallahassee. HB 451 would require the mandatory sterilization of every dog and cat over four months of age, unless they meet strict criteria for exemption. In mid-February, several media outlets reported that HB 451 sponsor Representative Scott Randolph stated that he intended to issue a strike all amendment to replace the original bill with new language. However, such language has not yet been provided. Therefore, it is vitally important that all concerned responsible dog breeders and owners in Florida call, fax, or e-mail the members of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee and let them know that you strongly oppose this legislation.



The American Kennel Club opposes the concept of breeding permits, breeding bans, or the mandatory spay/neuter of purebred dogs. Instead, we support reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and health of purebred dogs and do not restrict the rights of breeders and owners who take their responsibilities seriously. Additionally, we strongly support and actively promote a wide range of programs to educate the public about responsible breeding practices and the responsibilities of dog ownership. AKC believes that any attempt at restricting the rights and liberties of responsible breedersespecially via mandatory spay/neuter lawsmust be defeated.



As introduced, HB 451 would:



Require owners of every dog or cat in Florida to have each animal sterilized within 30 days of the animal reaching four months of age, or within 30 days of the owner receiving the animal.
Provide ambiguous exemptions, including dogs with veterinary certification showing that sterilization would endanger the animals health, until such issues no longer exist; Greyhounds currently used for racing, until retirement; show animals registered with an established breed registration organization to be approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; dogs or cats that have earned, or are in the process of earning, a competitive sports title; animals trained, or in training, for use in law enforcement, military, or rescue; and animals for which an owner holds a valid breeding permit issued in accordance with an ordinance of a county or municipality.




WHAT YOU CAN DO:



Concerned Floridians should contact the members of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee. Respectfully yet strongly let them know that you oppose mandatory spay/neuter laws, just as HB 451 demands.



Florida House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee:



Rep. Trudi K. Williams, Chair
303 House Office Building

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-2047

To e-mail Representative Williams, click here.



Rep. Ralph Poppell, Vice Chair

222 The Capitol

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-3006

To e-mail Representative Poppell, click here.



Rep. Mary Brandenburg

402 House Office Building

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-0260
To e-mail Representative Brandenburg, click here.



Rep. Leonard Bembry
1003 The Capitol

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-7870

To e-mail Representative Bembry, click here.



Rep. Debbie Boyd

1003 The Capitol

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-9835
To e-mail Representative Boyd, click here.



Rep. Dwight Bullard

1401 The Capitol

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-5430

To e-mail Representative Bullard, click here.



Rep. Rachel Burgin

317 House Office Building

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 488-9910

To e-mail Representative Burgin, click here.



Rep. Steve Crisafulli

317 House Office Building

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-4669

To e-mail Representative Crisafulli, click here.



Rep. Faye Culp

1102 The Capitol

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-2770

To e-mail Representative Culp, click here.



Rep. Brad Drake

313 House Office Building

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-4726

To e-mail Representative Drake, click here.



Rep. Greg Evers

218 House Office Building

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-8188

To e-mail Representative Evers, click here.



Rep. Richard Rich Glorioso

222 The Capitol

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-0807
To e-mail Representative Glorioso, click here.



Rep. Mia Jones

1402 The Capitol

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-6893
To e-mail Representative Jones, click here.



Rep. Debbie Mayfield

317 House Office Building

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-0952
To e-mail Representative Mayfield, click here.



Rep. Mark Pafford

1401 The Capitol

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-0175

To e-mail Representative Pafford, click here.



Rep. Jimmy Patronis

1301 The Capitol

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-9696
To e-mail Representative Patronis, click here.



Rep. Ronald Renuart

317 House Office Building

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-0001
To e-mail Representative Renaurt, click here.



Rep. Ron Schultz

210 House Office Building

402 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 488-0805

To e-mail Representative Schultz, click here.



To see AKCs original post on HB 451, click here.



For a copy of the AKCs Disagree Diplomatically brochure, please click here.



For more information, please contact AKCs Government Relations Department at (919) 816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@akc.org.



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