I personally wrote CA off a long time ago, but.... Ginger Cleary - Rome, GA www.rihadin.com <http://www.rihadin.com> "Laws against something 'that other guy' does will eventually get US because we are all someone's 'other guy.' " Walt Hutchens,2007 -----Original Message----- Here come the end of California <sigh> Elizabeth ******************************************** CALIFORNIA 2007 bills still have three more weeks until the February 23 deadline for new bills, and nothing new involving owned animals was introduced last week. However, California Animal Control Directors Association board member, Jon Cicirelli, Deputy Director of San Jose Animal Care and Services attended meetings last week where he told attendees to expect a state mandatory spay/neuter bill with financing by Gary K. Michelson, M.D. and this is the reason for stalling local measures in CACDA board members' locations. I just pulled up the web page and this is what it says about the CACDA --- A nonprofit organization, formed in 1976, that represents animal care and control professionals and agencies in California. CACDA is supported by its membership, which is composed of animal care and control professionals, as well as its respective agencies throughout the state. Mission: California Animal Control Directors' Association is dedicated to providing leadership, training, and development, support and advocacy to animal care and control agencies. Some of CACDA's activities include: Providing expert guidance to more than 500 incorporated cities and 58 counties in California which depend upon animal care and control services to ensure public safety and humane animal care in their communities. Advising lawmakers regarding proposed changes to animal control laws and practices, especially as they relate to public safety, financial impact, animal welfare and community service. Serving as a liaison with similar professionals throughout the country to recognize and address trends and issues in the animal care and control field. Promoting best practices. Sponsoring training and education to industry professionals and the general public regarding animal welfare and animal control. Providing informational and assistance network services for professionals in the field. This web site lists their members and even has an update button one can hit to get into the legislative web sites. http://www.cacda.org/board.cqs ************* ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================