[ SHOWGSD-L ] Fw: Oklahoma anti-kennel law, pet law
- From: "Ginger Cleary" <cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Showgsd-L@Freelists. Org" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 08:41:39 -0400
Please pass this on.....
Mon Jun 2, 2008 12:04 pm (PDT)
Please Crosspost:
Oklahoma's Drastic Anti-Kennel Law Must be Stopped!
Please see the following link:
http://capwiz.com/naiatrust/issues/alert/?alertid=11440571&type=SW
May 30, 2008
Oklahoma pet owners and kennel operators could be facing severe and
unreasonable new restrictions if Governor Henry signs SB 1754. The bill
would define anyone
with 4 or more dogs as a kennel and ban them from being within 2500 feet of
a private or
public school or certified day care center.
The kennel language was tucked unexpectedly into a bill relating to scrap
metal dealers in the final days of session. Contituents have until June 7 to
notify Governor
Henry of our opposition to the bill.
WE MUST ASK THE GOVERNOR TO VETO SB 1754.
If enacted this bill will set a statewide definition for all dog breeders
based on a limit of our dogs. In many parts of the state people who are
hunting enthusiasts,
AKC responsible hobby breeders, people who participate in performance events
such as obedience and responsible dog owners live with more than four dogs.
Rsponsible dog breeders who are legitimate business owners have a vested
interest in making sure their dogs are safe and ensure that their business
is accepted
in the community.
Responsible dog breeding businesses operating within the law are no more
dangerous than other types of legal businesses that are not restricted to
operating
within 2500 feet of ur schools. If enacted, this law would be detrimental to
our canine/agricultural
programs in our Career Tech Centers and 4H programs that teach responsible
dog ownership and
breeding to children and adults if municipalities follow the instructions
as outlined
in this bill.
According to media reports it is clear that this bill was written based on
an individual situation in one area of the state. It is not reasonable to
enact
legislation to regulate and limit an entire state based on one situation.
One dog owned by an
irresponsible dog owner is more likely to be problematic in a community than
10 dogs owned by
a responsible breeder.
Oklahoma is rich in agriculture and to impose urban rules throughout the
state works against our rural citizens. Though this bill specifies
municipalities with
population over 300,000 as law it will set a precedent for the entire
state. What is right
for one urban community may not be the answer for another rural community.
The situation
which initiated this response from our legislature is and should be handled
at the
local level not in a manner that creates a statewide restriction.
NAIA and the Oklahoma Animal Interest Alliance strongly oppose SB 1754 and
ask that you make your voice heard on this critical issue. It is not too
late to stop
this misguided legislation!
REQUEST A VETO BEFORE THE JUNE 7 DEADLINE.
Please act now by sending an email using our talking points.
You can also call or fax the Governor's office with your feedback, if you
prefer:
Phone - (405) 521-2342
Fax - (405) 521-3353
THANK YOU FOR TAKING ACTION!!
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Ginger Cleary
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to stamp out a moral evil than by men intent on doing evil."-- Fredrich v
Hayek
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