[ SHOWGSD-L ] From AKC Breeder Permitting, Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal in Dallas, Texas

  • From: "Ginger Cleary" <cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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  • Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:42:14 -0400

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        Breeder Permitting, Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal in Dallas, Texas

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        [Wednesday, March 26, 2008]

        The Dallas, Texas City Council will soon consider major changes to
the Dallas animal control ordinance. The changes include breeder permitting,
limits on the number of pets that can be owned, stricter dangerous dog
language, and a ban on tethering.

        Breeder Permitting

          a.. This proposed ordinance mandates that you spay or neuter your
dog unless you obtain a breeder permit for each intact dog.
          b.. Breeder permits will only be issued to owners of dogs of
"recognized" breeds.
          c.. The permit will cost $500 per year and will restrict breeding
to one litter per permit per year. Further, breeders are prohibited from
selling puppies until they reach eight (8) weeks of age and have been
immunized.
          d.. In order to redeem a dog from impoundment, it must be spayed
or neutered or the owner must purchase a breeder permit for that animal.
        Breeder licensing fees place an undue burden on responsible breeders
and owners and fail to address irresponsible individuals who neither comply
with existing law nor will comply with new regulations. Such fees therefore
punish responsible breeders who give the care and attention that puppies
need in order to grow into healthy, well-adjusted companions and neighbors.
Responsible local breeders also provide a support system to new owners;
assisting them with housebreaking, training questions, behavior issues and
basic new puppy care inquiries. Further, mandatory spay/neuter is an
ineffective solution to animal control problems because it fails to address
the heart of the issue?irresponsible ownership. Mandatory spay/neuter laws
are extremely difficult to enforce and can be evaded by irresponsible animal
owners by not licensing their pets. More regulations increase the workload
of already financially strained animal control offices, making it even more
difficult for them to perform their duties.

        Pet Limit

          a.. The proposal also creates a limit of six dogs or cats or
combination of both per dwelling.
          b.. There will be a grandfather clause for current owners who list
all their current animals with the Director of Animal Services and are in
compliance with all other regulations.
          c.. There will also be an exemption to foster care providers who
have been approved by the Director of Animal Services.
        Not only are limit laws easily evaded and difficult to enforce, they
fail to address the heart of animal control problems--irresponsible
ownership. Effective implementation of existing leash and curbing laws,
rather than passage of new burdensome regulation, would prevent pet owners
from allowing their animals to run loose, while clean-up ordinances would
require owners to take responsibility for their pets.

        Dangerous Dogs, Tethering and Confinement Requirements

          a.. The draft ordinance requires all dogs deemed dangerous to be
spayed or neutered.
          b.. The owner of a dangerous dog must obtain liability insurance
of $100,000.
          c.. Any dog that has been determined to be dangerous by another
jurisdiction will not be allowed into the city.
          d.. Any tether used must be at least 10 feet long and be attached
to the dog's collar or harness and not the dog itself.
          e.. The area in which dogs are kept must be at least 150 square
feet per dog, if the dog(s) lives primarily outside.
        The AKC believes the answer to population issues is strict
enforcement of leash and nuisance laws, rather than passage of new
burdensome regulation. The key to resolving this issue is to implement and
expand the wide range of programs available to educate the public about
responsible breeding and animal ownership practices.

        At this time, the proposal is still in draft form. This proposal has
not been scheduled for a hearing by the City Council. You may contact the
Mayor and your City Council representative to express your concerns about
these proposals. You can click on your district representative's name below
to be taken directly to his/her webpage. If you are unsure who your City
Council representative is, please follow this link.

        Mayor Tom Leppert
        District 1 - Mayor Pro Tem, Dr. Elba Garcia
        District 2 - Pauline Medrano
        District 3 - David A. Neumann
        District 4 - Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Dwaine R. Caraway
        District 5 - Vonciel Jones Hill
        District 6 - Steve Salazar
        District 7 - Carolyn R. Davis
        District 8 - Tennell Atkins
        District 9 - Sheffie Kadane
        District 10 - Jerry R. Allen
        District 11 - Linda Koop
        District 12 - Ron Natinsky
        District 13 - Mitchell Rasansky
        District 14 - Angela Hunt









  Ginger Cleary
  Abusus non tollit usum.
  Rome, GA http://www.rihadin.com/
  Member GSDCA
  Member Sawnee Mtn Kennel Club
  GA Director Responsible Dog Owners of the Eastern States.
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