November 28, 2018
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/encourage-tulsa-ok-value-support-dog-owners-breeders-exhibitors/
The Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, recently presented a comprehensive Animal Welfare
Reform plan to the City Council. This eight-step plan includes a complete
overhaul of the City's Animal Ordinance.
While we do not yet know what this draft will include, other localities in the
area have recently passed or are considering restrictive new laws, including
mandatory spay/neuter. A draft is expected within the coming weeks, and now is
the perfect time for the city to hear from you!
AKC Government Relations is asking those who reside, have participated (or plan
to participate) in events in Tulsa (including the National Obedience
Championship, the Rally National Championship, or the National Agility
Championship) to reach out to the council. It is essential for the council to
know the many responsible dog owners, breeders, and exhibitors could be
impacted by any proposal, and the positive impact these owners have on the
community. Thousands of responsible dog owners and exhibitors participate in
AKC events in Tulsa each year, in addition to the many wonderful things local
clubs and breeders are doing for dogs every day.
What you can do:
Tulsa-area dog owners and breeders, and exhibitors who participate in Tulsa
events are encouraged to reach out to the Tulsa Mayor and City Council and
share with them the importance of purebred dogs, responsible breeders, and dog
sports. Let them know if you are interested in participating in the
conversation as they move forward.
Consider the following documents for additional talking points:
The Value of Responsible Breeders
(https://cqrcengage.com/akc/file/fPeGbRcpIok/Value%20of%20Responsible%20Dog%20Breeders-%20Revised%20March%202012.pdf)
Conformation Shows - More Than Just a Pretty Face
(http://images.akc.org/pdf/canine_legislation/conformation_shows.pdf)
The Economic Benefits of AKC Dog Events
)https://cqrcengage.com/akc/file/hEbLXSBmwQz/Economic%20Benefits%20Flyer_Sept2015.pdf
)
If your club is in Tulsa, be sure to mention any positive activities or actions
you have taken to help the community.
Contact Information:
Mayor G.T. Byum; mayor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper; dist1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, (918) 596-1921
Councilor Jeannie Cue; Dist2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, (918) 596-1922
Councilor David Patrick, Chair; Dist3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, (918) 596-1923
Councilor Blake Ewing; Dist4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, (918) 596-1924
Councilor Karen Gilbert; Dist5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, (918) 596-1925
Councilor Connie Dodson; Dist6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, (918) 596-1926
Councilor Arianna Moore (Interim); Dist7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, (918) 596-1927
Councilor Phil Lakin, Jr., Council Vice-Chair; Dist8@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, (918)
596-1928
Councilor Ben Kimbro; Dist9@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, (918) 596-1929
AKC Government Relations will continue to monitor these issues and provide more
details in the coming weeks as they become available. For questions or more
information, contact doglaw@xxxxxxx.
Stormy Hope
NAIATrust, Trustee
NAIATrust-CA on Facebook!
GSDCA Legislative Liaison to AKC
California Responsible Pet Owners
SC Kennel Owners and Breeders
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