[ SHOWGSD-L ] IA<>Cedar Rapids to Consider Licensing and Dangerous Dog Revisions on 10/12

From: Stormy Hope <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>
To: show gsd <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 12:23:54 -0700
Cedar Rapids to Consider Licensing and Dangerous Dog Revisions on 10/12


The City of Cedar Rapids will consider, and likely vote on, numerous  
changes to its animal control laws on October 12 at 5:30 p.m.  
Responsible dog owners in Cedar Rapids are encouraged to contact the  
council members and attend the meeting to express concerns with the  
proposal.

The AKC has several concerns with the proposal as introduced, including:

        • Differential licensing for intact animals:
                • While no specific rates are specified, the proposal does 
state  
that there will be both an “altered” and “unaltered” dog license.  
Licenses will be required for every dog owned within city limits.
                • A multiple pet license is available at a discounted rate for 
those  
who own four or more altered dogs. This license is not available for  
owners of intact dogs.
                • Owners of intact dogs may not breed the dogs unless they 
purchase  
a $50 annual breeder permit.

The AKC believes that all owners should be responsible for their dogs,  
regardless of whether or not the dogs are sterilized. Responsible dog  
owners should have the right to own an intact dog if they so choose  
without being subject to higher license fees.

        • Problematic Definitions and Requirements for Dangerous Animals:
                • Broad new definitions for “potentially dangerous” and 
“dangerous”  
animals are created. A dog may be deemed “potentially dangerous” if it  
ever inflicts any injury on a person that does not require medical  
treatment. On a second offense, the dog is declared “dangerous”.
                • Animals deemed “dangerous” may not be kept in the city.
                • There is no opportunity to appeal the designations or get 
them  
removed after a period of time.
                • Mandatory sterilization for dogs deemed “potentially 
dangerous”  
may be required.

The AKC strongly believes that owners should be responsible for their  
dogs, and that appropriate penalties should be established for those  
who are irresponsible. As currently written, however, the language is  
too broad and could require sterilization for a dog that bites once in  
its life, even if the person does not require medical treatment.

How You Can Help

        • Attend the city council meeting on Tuesday, October 12, and express  
concerns with the proposal. The meeting details are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m.*
Location: Council Chambers
    Hiawatha City Hall
                101 Emmons Street
    Hiawatha, Iowa
   Free parking is available in the city hall parking lot
* The public comment period begins at 5:30 p.m. Be sure to arrive  
early, as this will likely be your final opportunity to speak to the  
proposal.

        • Contact the Mayor and City Council and ask them to not support the  
proposal as currently written. The contact information is as follows:

Mayor Ron Corbett
321 30th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
City Hall: (319) 286-5051
ron.corbett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

District 1- Kris Gulick
2103 Linmar Dr. NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
(319) 364-4219
kris.gulick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

District 2- Monica Vernon, Mayor Pro Tempore
326 23rd St Dr SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
(319) 364-7278, ext. 101
monica.vernon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

District 3- Pat Shey
501 Knollwood Drive SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
(319) 362-2277
pat.shey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

District 4- Chuck Wieneke
2191 Wes Ct. NW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
(319) 365-4272
chuck.wieneke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

District 5- Justin Shields
3201 Pebble Drive SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
(319) 390-3098
justin.shields@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

At-Large- Tom Podzimik
1044 Maplewood Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
(319) 363-8094
tom.podzimek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

At-Large- Don Karr
1627 Hamer Drive NW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
(319) 390-4614
don.karr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

At-Large- Chuck Swore
2609 Iris Ave NW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
(319) 396-7367
chuck.swore@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx




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