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From: Concerned Dog Owners of California <_update@xxxxxxxxxx
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Date: April 10, 2008 8:01:50 AM PDT
To: _cwkazor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:cwkazor@xxxxxxxxxxxxx)
Subject: COME TO SACRAMENTO ON MONDAY
Reply-To: _update@xxxxxxxxxx (mailto:update@xxxxxxxxx)
Concerned Dog Owners of California
April 10, 2008
COME TO SACRAMENTO
Monday, April 14th
COME TO SACRAMENTO ON MONDAY
AND SUPPORT AB 2291
On Monday, April 14th at 1:30 in Room 126, the Committee on Revenue and
Taxation will be hearing AB 2291, sponsored by Concerned Dog Owners of
California, introduced by Assembly Member Tony Mendoza, supported by dog
clubs,
individuals and humane organizations. The text of the bill is _here_
(http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001vRfGhAy16vrMe3Txb6jX-Cn8BzaHoTK19KDbuUzpBNvwKRk-VKA1KKJEeQZknayv
nFRwDtinhphmlQ0P4WwRgHKyFNzQiBjY01z7u92T5yQHgLLZYfyxxOhu3Ahr5vEPdigPL2NOscmwVB
JXQSUlr9zKpGbqlfP8qBihWRU7hzV2nQtsY2iOwVCQ6OAb5JFZ4a3n-6p9jm4RvYwPnnxhwplRvXpX
2xjt) .
This bill adds a check off box to the California Income Tax Form so each
year we can all contribute $1 for a voluntary spay and neuter fund. Along
with the Responsible Dog owner license plate legislation, this can provide
$10,000,000 a year for voluntary spay and neuter - that could mean 30 new
mobile
vans for California every year.
When we gathered last April we said lets do something that will make a
difference; let's propose our own legislation. This is the first bill to come
to
Committee and we need your support.
This is not a slam dunk. Getting a spot on the California Income Tax form
is a coup. Many groups want to do this. We need to convince the Committee
this is a good decision, a popular decision and one that is supported. We
must show we have a plan to promote and publicize the use of this check-off
box
so it will be effective. Asking supporters to stand up and be counted will
make a big difference, if there are many of us.
We don't just oppose. That's the picture Assemblyman Levine has painted.
And that is not who we are. We are interested in real solutions. The
Legislature has seen how many we are. Let them see we come out to pass laws
that
will make things better.
Support Assembly Member Tony Mendoza. Assembly Member Mendoza, a Democrat
from Southern California, listened to us last year and then he voted NO on AB
1634, in spite of a great deal of pressure from Levine. He will be in the
Assembly for many more years. He has used up one of his valuable legislative
spots to introduce this bill for us. Legislators are graded by their
effectiveness, how many of their bills pass. Please come and support this
bill and
Assembly Member Mendoza. Let him know we meant it when we said this was
important. That is how we will build valuable relationships in Sacramento
CONTACT YOUR SENATOR ABOUT THE COW PALACE
Daly City is proposing tearing down the Cow Palace to make way for
development. Dog fanciers know the Cow Palace through the Golden Gate Kennel
Club
shows. Young people know it through 4H. More than half a million people a
year attend events at the Cow Palace, ranging from stock shows and rodeos to
concerts for a wide range of ethnic groups. This will leave dozens of
long-standing groups, including Golden Gate Kennel Club, without a venue. Here
is
the _article_
(http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001vRfGhAy16vrgnVCrn7wQgCzNP3JWm4Hy4GNaHL4My6f3GHTkTb_n7ngHCzEIB_gA806fIR6GkVofI7lhXrE-ECmongkn2yqDPWuNnlqNT-1RdHfENKGml
E7WotmrWSXniCD06XvI9fZ3L1rO63-a4i2nxviFHBk_Al7PPPoAjy-sTWnohlB_8QojwTceNJ1uISz
DHkuksj8=) .
Contact your Senator and tell him you are opposed. You should also contact
the Senators on the Agriculture Committee and their Committee Consultant to
voice your opposition. Contact information for those people is _here_
(http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001vRfGhAy16vrHx3aSNgYnQW5mY1fsOJlyNCCvQbO_g_57ULq7q53owOWWB
jvdMW9MKdvkgVVh394Qp-6YpUOsAzFeJiS6LGIIIaX62cUr3r2X-7fDD6llDHB-qgZcoyL3ZbLHThj
p6uOSEAKLs-9u8aOll-WNVTOSVxmk91c2pYVua2NURM7NFiXyWdCyss5MdsywxFAWm_c=) .
When you come to Sacramento on Monday to support AB2291, you should also see
your own Senator about this.
WRITE YOUR SUPPORT LETTERS
Sponsored by Concerned Dog Owners of California
AB 2291 Assemblyman Tony Mendoza (D-56th)
Add a check off box to California State Income Tax Form for
Spay and Neuter Fund
Letters to Robert Baird
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0056
FAX - (916) 319-2156
Committee Hearing 4/14/08 - Revenue and Taxation
SB 1771 Senator Ron Calderon (D-30th)
Add forfeiture language to dog fighting law
Letters to Rocky Rushing
Capitol Office
State Capitol, Room 4088
Sacramento, CA 95814
FAX - (916) 327-8755
Public Safety Committee - Hearing Not Set
Supported by Concerned Dog Owners of California
AB 1969 Assembly Member George Plescia
Increased penalties for crimes against dogs and horses
Committee Hearing 3/25/08 - Public Safety
AB 1938 A tax credit for partial costs of spaying and neutering
animals
Revenue and Taxation - Hearing Not Set
Letters to Assembly Member George Plescia
State Capitol Building Room 3141
Sacramento, CA 94249-0075
This is the time to show that we are a force, for or against a bill. Thank
you.
CDOC ACTION CONTINUES TO GET SUPPORT
The Officers and Directors of CDOC ACTION express their thanks to the
individuals and Kennel Clubs that are stepping us to help CDOC ACTION take the
City of Los Angeles to court. We told you earlier about Ventura County Dog
Fanciers Association.
Also meeting the Cabrillo Challenge are Beverly Hills Kennel Club, which
made a donation of $5000. And that was matched by Los Encinos Kennel Club.
Sir Francis Drake sent a donation of $1000. Yosemite Kennel Club help a huge
raffle last week-end and donated all their proceed to fight legislation.
Again, we ask every individual to commit to raise $100 for us and every Club
to give what they can. The CDOC ACTION website has been updated with press
information and lists of contributors and will continue to be updated.
We are organizing to get materials out to Clubs for fund raising and we
appreciate your patience. The website for donations is _www.cdocaction.org_
(http://www.cdocaction.org/) or they can be mailed to 22647 Ventura
Boulevard,
#108, Woodland Hills, CA.
We are very close to having the final package ready to file. Please
continue your support.
A CHALLENGE TO KENNEL CLUBS
MATCH THE DONATION OF CABRILLO KENNEL CLUB
Cabrillo Kennel Club, which is not a Los Angeles based Club, made a
donation of $2500 toward the cost of this lawsuit. This is in addition to the
monies they have given CDOC, NAIA and PetPAC during the last year to fight
AB1634.
They feel that Los Angeles is the battleground and they have stepped up to
be a part of the team. And they are challenging other Clubs to dig deep and
help as well.
The issue is not whether some show people may qualify under the ever
shifting "exemptions." With this Ordinance, the City knowingly traded away
the
health of dogs owned by the average pet owner to pacify Animal Rights
extremists
and to try and revive AB1634.
Show them it will not work.
(http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001vRfGhAy16vrgyxxktErVvQBtK0jO-yiQWOIc1FaKZISJtqmesIm3H_dyj0ZB-JqqRBQUYBYU6abXqqHUETxK-HmlmJmHtGqcl2TrQzAjutU=)
HOW CAN YOU HELP
US RAISE MONEY
In addition to your personal donation, here are some other ideas for raising
money for the court challenge.
Put a link to Concerned Dog Owners of California _(www.cdoca.org)_
(http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001vRfGhAy16vrgyxxktErVvQBtK0jO-yiQWOIc1FaKZISJtqmesIm3H_dyj0ZB-
JqqRBQUYBYU6abXqqHUETxK-HmlmJmHtGqcl2TrQzAjutU=) and CDOC-ACTION
_(www.cdocaction.org) _
(http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001vRfGhAy16voreSTvUIlSRaNoPxquN8v8cDKfQHexxroOh7xzAxGeHzW56P5FNCiJjWlt497BOccg0K4P57-zWEVI1SdRdKB1QSpeRXg49s5TEku6J8JA
iw==) on your personal and Club websites.
Hold a match in your area and contribute the funds to CDOC-ACTION. We will
send you materials for donations.
Ask your local Kennel Club to let you have a table at the next show, agility
trial or obedience trial with materials and donation boxes for this.
Go to your local dog park and talk to people about the _health problems_
(http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001vRfGhAy16vrlOg5Ts8U9x4elJCQWwPQSznYlpR_Ce8iIVcX7Uz1PH
nrKd3JPmW6hyVsCF1s5uyMfohB9Qf1GAnxmrUcJ7MBatroCrHIWQYTcKQe8DLYU2zDq0qwz8ti5-cW
QdEoGym4=) when sterilization is mandated by the government at 16 weeks.
Take information to your local groomers and independent pet stores.
Forward information on this law to all the puppy people you know.
Talk to your veterinarian about puting up posters in their office. Most
knowledgeable veterinarians are reluctant to sterilize a 16 week old puppy.
Ask Clubs that you belong to to make a contribution.
Visit dog event vendors and ask them for donations. Contact us and we will
send you supplies.
Put brief information about this legislation with a link to _CDOC-ACTION_
(http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001vRfGhAy16vrVg1Q7lkw_ARGzsZRLueYISlv7s-qVMrhB49OI6UbDV
4IlXRfGmr_hyJp_cboqTMv_IYbSqReYUbyry3GK9wzdZ5m6gk8g1oc=) in the signature
block on your email.
Call your local radio and TV stations and make them aware of these laws, and
the health consequences.
Cathleen Bennett & Joe Guay
Rialto, Ca
_www.crossroadsgsd.com_ (http://www.crossroadsgsd.com/)
Raised with LOVE, Sold with Care
Updated Web site
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