[ SHOWGSD-L ] Correction RI - Warwick AKC Correction

From: Stormy Hope <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>
To: Showlist showlist <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 14:41:07 -0800
**Correction: If you received this email yesterday, there was an error  
in the information for Ward 3. The corrected contact information is  
below. **

Dear AKC Delegates, Judges, Club Officers and Breeders,

Please pass this information along to anyone in the Warwick, RI area.


On Monday, January 10th the Warwick City Council will consider an  
ordinance (PCO 29-10) to prohibit the debarking of a dog or cat unless  
a veterinarian states in writing that the surgery is medically  
necessary. Public input will be accepted at the committee hearing held  
at 6pm prior to the full city council meeting. Responsible owners and  
breeders are encouraged to attend this meeting and ask city council  
members to leave this decision between owners and their veterinarians.

The hearing information is as follows:
Warwick City Council Committee Meeting
Date: Monday, January 10
Time: 6pm
Location: Warwick City Hall
      Lower Level Conference Room
      3275 Post Road
      Warwick, Rhode Island 02886


Much misinformation exists about debarking of dogs. When performed by  
a veterinarian, debarking is an acceptable medical procedure that is  
often done as a “last resort” when all other methods of modifying a  
dog’s behavior have failed. For many responsible owners, debarking is  
the only alternative to euthanizing or surrendering their canine  
companion to a local shelter when their pet’s noisy behavior  
continually disturbs the community.

The decision to debark a dog is one that is best left to the owner and  
his veterinarian. The AKC is not alone in these beliefs—the American  
Veterinary Medical Association believes that debarking is a viable  
final alternative to euthanization. Their position statement can be  
viewed here.

What You Can Do
·        Attend the Warwick City Council Committee Meeting on January  
10th and ask them to oppose this ordinance.

·        Contact the Warwick Mayor and City Council and ask them to  
oppose this ordinance.

Mayor Scott Avedisian
3275 Post Road
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
(401) 738-2000 x6200
mayorsoffice@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

WARD 1 - Councilman Steven Colantuono
251 Country Club Drive
Warwick, Rhode Island 02888
Phone: (401)941-9399
Email: saco13@xxxxxxxxxxx

WARD 2 - Council President Bruce Place
140 Park View Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888-2540
Phone: 467-8734
Email: bdplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx e-mail address is being protected from  
spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
bruce.s.place@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  WARD 3 – Councilwoman Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D)
786 Church Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: 401.739.8804
Email: vellawilkinson@xxxxxxxxx
WARD 4 - Councilman Joseph J. Solomon
180 Shawomet Ave.
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: 739-2291
Email: JOSEPH.J.SOLOMON@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


WARD 5 - Councilman John DelGiudice
111 Verndale Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889-3243
Phone: 390-2992
Email: Johnd1025@xxxxxxxxxxx - This e-mail address is being protected  
from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WARD 6 - Councilwoman Donna M. Travis
733 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, 02889
Home - 738-9774
Email: Donna.M.Travis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

WARD 7 - Councilman Charles J. Donovan, Jr.
346 Potters Ave
Warwick RI 02886
Phone: 739-6784
Email: CHARLES.J.DONOVAN.JR@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

WARD 8 - Councilman Raymond E. Gallucci
655 Commonwealth Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886-2788
Phone: 737-9477
Email: raymond.e.gallucci@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx e-mail address is being  
protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
raygallucciward8@xxxxxxx

WARD 9 - Councilman Steve Merolla
229 Castle Rocks Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Home: 499-4140
Office: 739-2900 ext. 306
Email: STEVEN.B.MEROLLA@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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