[ SHOWGSD-L ] Louisville, Kentucky, proposed legislation
- From: Peggy <pmick@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:31:44 -0500
from the AKC website: (and a lot of people show in Louisville...so pay
attention)
> Louisville Animal Ordinance Endangers Dog Owners
[Monday, February 06, 2006]
Help is urgently needed! The Louisville Metro Council will soon
consider changes to its animal control ordinance that impose a number of
burdensome fees, expensive licenses, and punitive restrictions that will
be harmful to all dog owners.
It is unclear what problems this disjointed proposal attempts to
solve. In fact, the provisions of this ordinance will create significant
problems for responsible dog owners committed to socializing their
animals. The proposal provides that an intact male dog can only be
walked by an adult, and prohibits the animal from contact with other
humans and dogs. Incredibly, the measure further prohibits a female and
her litter from having contact with humans other than the owner until
four months of age! The recent draft contains many such examples of
regulations that prevent dog owners from acting responsibly.
Additionally, this restrictive measure would:
a.. Require an annual $57 license for each unaltered dog or cat
over four months old.
b.. Define anyone who sells or gives away an animal as an
"animal dealer" and require purchase of both an animal dealer license
and a kennel license.
c.. Require persons with more than 5 altered animals to purchase
a kennel license.
d.. Further require purchase of a kennel license by residents
with less than 5 animals if they breed, show, or compete in field or
obedience trials.
e.. Establish a $5 "show dog" fee for every dog participating in
conformation that can not show proof of license in another jurisdiction.
f.. Specify that an animal may not be deemed dangerous solely
because it bites or attacks.
In applying for any animal dealer or kennel license, dog owners
would be forced to comply with a long list of provisions, including
submitting to property and record-keeping inspections. Breeders would
also be required to report all sales and provide license tags to new
owners.
As dog owners may recall, in late 2005, Councilwoman Cheri Bryant
Hamilton introduced a breed-specific proposal targeting Rottweilers and
"pit bulls," defined as Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American
Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, or any dog which has
the appearance and characteristics of these breeds. While AKC applauds
the council's decision to pursue strong dangerous dog and animal control
legislation in lieu of a breed-specific ordinance, this proposal does
nothing to address irresponsible ownership, makes it harder to declare a
dog dangerous and places severe burdens on responsible dog owners.
What You Can Do:
a.. Contact your local Metro Councilmember and ask him or her to
oppose this measure. To find out who represents you on the Metro
Council, click here. It is critical that officials hear from their own
constituents!
Louisville Metro Hall
527 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
502.574.2003
For more information, contact:
Louisville Kennel Club
Donnaherzig@xxxxxxx
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