Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit This was just sent to me about a statewide attempt for Colorado now. Denver and Aurora each have one, and now they seem to be trying for the big guns. Pam and the pack. Hi All, The Colorado Senate Agricultural Committee will be considering a MANDATORY, STATE-WIDE, spay/neuter bill tomorrow morning. This bill has already peen passed at the House level. The bill is sponsored and the lobbyists payed for by the Denver Dumb Friends League. (What a surprise!!!) I STRONGLY encourage you [beg you] to forward it to any of your 'doggie' friends and encourage them to read it and following the instructions. Remember to be respectful in your communications. You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Just remind them that "We own dogs and WE VOTE." Jim Alford ======================================================== Folks, The Spay/Neuter bill is being heard tomorrow in the Colorado State Senate Ag Committee. This bill would require any shelter or rescue to spay/neuter any animal prior to the animal going to it's prospective new home. While on the surface this may sound to you like a good thing the bill in my opinion has some unintended consequences. I'm also concerned that if a bill like this becomes law it all too easy to change the language to add any animal going to a prospective new home and that would affect each of us who participate in rescue or breeding. Please contact each member of the Senate Ag committee. Member's names, telephone numbers and emails are listed below. Please be very sure to be respectful in your email and telephone communications. At this time it is only necessary to place the telephone call and tell them that you oppose HB 08-1185 the Spay/Neuter Bill. You can make this phone call anytime tonight and leave a message on their voicemail. The same is true for email. Staff members will tabulate this information and make it available for the committee members. Remember tact, respectful comments make the largest impression. Colorado State Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Committee Members Senator Jim Isgar, Chairman..telephone 303-866-4884, email: _isgarsenate@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:isgarsenate@xxxxxxxxxxxx) Senator Gail Schwartz, Vice Chair, 303-866-4871, email: _gail.schwartz.senate@xxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:gail.schwartz.senate@xxxxxxxxxxx) Senator Greg Brophy, 303-866-6360, email: _greg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:greg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) Senator Dan Gibbs, 303-866-4873, email: _dan.gibbs.senate@xxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:dan.gibbs.senate@xxxxxxxxxxx) Senator Ted Harvey, 303-866-4881, email: _ted.harvey.senate@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:ted.harvey.senate@xxxxxxxxxxxx) Senator Chris Romer, 303-866-4852, email: _chris.romer.senate@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:chris.romer.senate@xxxxxxxxxxxx) Senator Jack Taylor, 303-866-5292, emial: _jack.taylor.senate@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:jack.taylor.senate@xxxxxxxxxxxx) Remember, respectfully ask them to oppose HB08-1185. You do not need to leave a long detailed message as at this stage the aids will take the comments and put them in a column For or Against. If you are interested in attending the hearing tomorrow or have any questions please email and I'll get the info to you asap. Thanks in advance, Cindy Knox Cinergy Boxers _www.cinergyboxers.com_ (http://www.cinergyboxers.com) _cjava@xxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:cjava@xxxxxxxxxx) **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================