[ SHOWGSD-L ] Letters to Politicians... State Breeders
- From: "Carolyn" <marhaven@xxxxxxx>
- To: <inflight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:51:45 -0700
HAH!! I wrote to Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein objecting to the PAWS bill
and got a 'canned' response from Diane Feinstein Thanking for writing my SUPPORT
as she proudly stated that she was co sponsor of this wonderful
bill........<G>.....and
that "like you I know this bill "would help the welfare of our pets"
.....GEEEEEEEZ!
Doncha jes luv Politicians....... Same with AKC....canned response touting
the
bill...
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxx
www.marhaven.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathaleen Strong" <inflight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 8:49 AM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Washington State Breeders
> Well I did my duty and wrote my respresentatives. This is what I get for
> living in Liberal Washington State!!! I realize this is a canned response
> in return to my canned letter sent from the NAIA site, but the truth is this
> --- Unless us breeders write our officials, this bill will be supported by
> our representatives. More of us need to write calling a spade a spade ---
> this bill will NOT stop puppy mills --- but it will regulate thousands and
> thousands of private citizens who are responsible breeders.
>
>
> This is the response I received from Senator Patty Murray:
>
>
>
> Dear Ms. Strong:
>
>
>
> Thank you for your letter regarding the Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005
> (S. 1139). I appreciate knowing your views on this issue.
>
>
>
> As you may know, current law does not require commercial breeders of dogs
> and cats who sell directly to the public to adhere to Animal Welfare Act
> (AWA) standards of care. Breeders who sell through intermediaries such as
> retail stores, however, must first obtain a U.S. Department of
> Agriculture-issued license that ensures compliance with the AWA. Without
> such oversight, cases of abuse have been documented at many commercial
> facilities dealing directly with the public.
>
>
>
> Introduced in May 2005, S. 1139 is designed to close the loophole in current
> federal law that has allowed these commercial breeders to go unregulated.
> The legislation specifically targets breeders who sell more than six litters
> of dogs or cats - or more than twenty-five animals - directly to the public
> each year. The bill addresses the growing problem of Internet, newspaper,
> and overseas sales, where many of these breeders pose as retail operations.
> Without proper regulation, consumers remain unaware of the conditions in
> which these animals are raised. The bill would not only require these
> breeders to obtain USDA-issued licenses, but the agency would be granted
> greater authority to enforce and penalize violators.
>
>
>
> During my time as a U.S. Senator, I have consistently supported efforts to
> promote the humane treatment of animals. I have advocated increased funding
> for AWA enforcement, as well as legislation that aims to improve the welfare
> of companion animals. Overbreeding and horrific living conditions are an
> unfortunate reality of the commercial pet business, and we must do
> everything we can to improve these appalling situations. Should the bill
> come before the full Senate for a vote, S. 1139 will certainly have my
> support.
>
>
>
> Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this issue. For more
> information, please feel free to sign up for my weekly update at
> http://murray.senate.gov <http://murray.senate.gov/> . Please keep in
> touch.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Patty Murray
>
> United States Senator
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>
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> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> Kathaleen Strong - Inflight Kennels Reg'd - Breeders of:
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> 1995 US GV, AOE-1996 US GVx, Jubilee ROM
>
> http://inflight.cnc.net
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> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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