[ SHOWGSD-L ] Fwd: Plattsburgh, NY alert

  • From: "Ginger Cleary" <cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "Showgsd-L@Freelists. Org" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:19:35 -0400


 Ginger Cleary,Rome, GA  ww.rihadin.com <http://www.rihadin.com>
The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human
hands, will ever be liable to abuse. — James Madison
Member GSDCA
Member Sawnee Mtn Kennel Club
GA Director Responsible Dog Owners of the Eastern States.



-----Original Message-----

PLEASE - EVERY INDIVIDUAL DOG OWNER, GROUP, CLUB AND ORGANIZATION
IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COME OUT TO OPPOSE THIS!

The City Council of Plattsburgh unanimously approved a resolution
which calls upon the New York State legislature to rescind New
York's law against breed profiling and once again permit breed
specific dangerous dog laws in the Empire State.

We will circulate a copy of the actual resolution as soon as
possible.

BACKGROUND

As a cost-cutting measure, the City of Plattsburgh eliminated its
animal control staff. Subsequently, in response to two incidents
this spring in which unrestrained dogs attacked other dogs--in one
incident a dog owner who was protecting his dog was also bitten--
Plattsburgh is now seeking to overturn a state law which has served
New York for nearly 10 years.

New York State's breed neutral laws on dangerous dogs are among the
most comprehensive and strict in the country.

WHAT WE NEED - The Dog Federation of New York requests letters of
opposition from every dog club, rescue group, law enforcement,
working dog club in the State of New York.

Further information on how to address letters and where to send them
will be posted on the Dog Federation of NY website:
www.DogFederationofNewYork.org

In the meantime, PLEASE DO NOT SEND model ordinances, alternatives,
substitutions, "at risk dangerous dog models", "give backs" or
anything that in any way limits or restricts dog ownership.

WE ARE NOT NEGOTIATING!!!

Many, many thanks for your cooperation and support!

Mahlon

Mahlon Goer, Dog Federation of New York
dogfedny@xxxxxxx

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"http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_197234536.html";
http:// www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_197234536.html

Published July 16, 2007 11:45 pm - Wants state to repeal law that
won't
allow ban on specific breeds of dogs.

City sends message to state regarding pit bull bans

By JOE LoTEMPLIO
Staff Writer

PLATTSBURGH -- City of Plattsburgh councilors have sent a message to
Albany:
We should be able to ban pit bulls if we want to.

The council unanimously approved a resolution last week that asks
the State
Legislature to consider repealing state law that bans the passage of
dangerous-dog legislation that is specific to breed.

The city had considered banning pit bulls after two attacks within a
few
days in May, but had to halt any action because of the state law.

Councilor William Provost (D-Ward 6) put together the resolution
that called
for the state to change its ways.

The resolution received unanimous support.

"I think each city or municipality should at least have the
opportunity to
consider a ban," Councilor Michael Drew (R-Ward 1) said.

"This is in support of home rule."

A copy of the resolution will be sent to state legislators in Albany.



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