[ SHOWGSD-L ] *ALERT* Pointe Coupee Parish, LA (7 BREEDS) GSDs included again
- From: Stormy Hope <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>
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- Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 07:57:38 -0700
If somebody from the area (or the state) could get a link to the
proposed ordinance,it would be most helpful.
*ALERT* Pointe Coupee Parish, LA (7 BREEDS)
The Animal Control Committee of the Pointe Coupee Police Jury has
proposed an ordinance that would target the following breeds (and
mixes thereof):
"Pit Bulls",
Rottweilers,
Chow Chows,
German Shepherds,
Doberman Pinchers,
Boxers, and
Akitas
Please send your POLITE, RESPECTFUL and INFORMATIVE opposition to
breed specific legislation to the Parish officials listed below.
Please be sure to include viable alternatives and suggestions for
their consideration, as well.
This issue will be brought up at the Jury's next meeting on May 25,
2010.
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury
P.O. Box 290, New Roads, Louisiana 70760
(225) 638-9556
Fax (225) 638-5555
Email address: jbello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Mr. Allen Monk
P.O. Box 285, Batchelor, LA 70715
(225) 492-3704
Mr. John Pourciau
3768 La. Hwy. 419W, Batchelor, LA 70715
(225) 492-2701
Mr. Russell Young
9005 Mandela Drive, New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3941
Mr. Glenn Ray Cline
14110 Chenal Road, Jarreau, LA 70749
(225) 627-9511
Mr. Willie Olinde
P.O. Box 256, Ventress, LA 70783
(225) 638-8726
Mrs. Melanie Bueche
11850 Hwy 416, Lakeland, LA 70752
(225) 627-4055
Mr. Albert Dukes
8979 Rodney Drive, New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3383
Mr. Cornell Dukes
309 Railroad Street, New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-8778
Mrs. Janet Vosburg
9431 False River Road, New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-8328
Mr. Kurt Jarreau
P. O. Box 383, Livonia, LA 70755
(225) 637-2540
Mr. Joseph Bergeron, Sr.
P. O. Box 90, Fordoche, LA 70732
(225) 637-3486
Mr. Clifford Nelson
P. O. Box 336, Ventress, LA 70783
(225) 638-3589
Animal Control panel tweaks dog proposal
Ban would apply to certain breeds
By KORAN ADDO
Advocate Westside bureau
Published: May 12, 2010 - Page: 4B
NEW ROADS � Pointe Coupee Police Juror Russell Young drew a
second line in the sand in as many weeks Tuesday, pressing hard for
adoption of a parishwide ban on large and potentially dangerous dogs.
Youngââ?¢Ë?s move came as Animal Control Committee Chairwoman Carol
Vincent proposed changes to the parishââ?¢Ë?s animal ordinance calling
for tighter restrictions on owners of certain breeds of dogs. The
panel is composed of citizen volunteers appointed by the Police Jury.
Under the committeeââ?¢Ë?s proposal, German shepherds, Doberman
pinschers, Rottweilers, boxers, Akitas, chow chows and any of the four
breeds that fall under the pit bull umbrella would be subject to the
new ordinance.
During the discussion, Vincent said that some insurance companies
wonââ?¢Ë?t extend homeownerââ?¢Ë?s insurance to people who own some
of the breeds cited by the committee.
Thatââ?¢Ë?s when Young stood up and loudly called for a public hearing
to set in motion a ban on those breeds.
During the April 27 Police Jury meeting, Young vigorously argued in
favor of a ban on pit bull ownership, asserting he would not support
any animal control ordinance that didnââ?¢Ë?t include the ban.
Members of Tuesdayââ?¢Ë?s audience murmured in agreement with Young in
calling for a breed-specific ban. However, none of Youngââ?¢Ë?s
colleagues on the Police Jury followed suit and the discussion
continued.
The committeeââ?¢Ë?s proposal states that owners of the breeds in
question must be 18 years old, never have been convicted of a felony,
must provide proof that canine vaccinations are up to date and must
pay a one-time, $50 licensing fee to own the dog in the parish.
Owners would also be required to place muzzles on their dogs when the
dogs are not on the ownerââ?¢Ë?s property and have an identification
microchip implanted in the animal, allowing animal control officers to
identify a loose dogââ?¢Ë?s owner.
The proposal further requires the specified breeds be kept in their
ownerââ?¢Ë?s home or behind a chain link, wooden, or electronic fence.
When jurors suggested the parish would have trouble paying to enforce
such a new ordinance, committee member Steve Juge pointed to fines the
ordinance would impose.
ââ?¢Ë?Once you start putting these regulations in place, this body
will have the money to hire people to enforce the ordinance,ââ?¢Ë?
Juge told the Police Jury.
The fines would range up to $500 for a first violation of the
ordinance, not less than $300 for a second violation and $500 for a
third violation.
After the discussion, Police Jury President Melanie Bueche expressed
support for the proposal, saying it would both protect the public and
give responsible people who want to own potentially dangerous dogs an
opportunity to keep their pets.
The Police Jury asked Parish Attorney John Wayne Jewell to look over
the proposal before itââ?¢Ë?s brought back up for discussion at the
juryââ?¢Ë?s May 25 regular meeting.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/93521854.html
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