[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: More SH^&*Y News
- From: tishw@xxxxxxx
- To: rivendellp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:41:58 -0500
We aren't scheduled to have a National in Louisville.
Tish
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Sent: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:37:24 -0800
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] More SH^&*Y News
We might want to rethink the idea of Louisville as a National site and here's
why...
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 09:55:19 -0500
From: "Charlotte McGowan" <cmcgowan2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: URGENT: Louisville, KY ordinance would harm ALL dog owners!!! includes
show dog fee!
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=2790
Louisville Animal Ordinance Endangers Dog Owners [Monday, February 06,
2006] Help is urgently needed! The Louisville Metro Council will soon consider
changes to its animal control ordinance that impose a number of burdensome
fees,
expensive licenses, and punitive restrictions that will be
harmful to all dog owners.
It is unclear what problems this disjointed proposal attempts to solve. In
fact,
the provisions of this ordinance will create significant problems for
responsible dog owners committed to socializing their animals. The proposal
provides that an intact male dog can only be walked by an adult, and prohibits
the animal from contact with other humans and dogs. Incredibly, the measure
further prohibits a female and her litter from having contact
with humans other than the owner until four months of age! The recent draft
contains many such examples of regulations that prevent dog owners from acting
responsibly.
Additionally, this restrictive measure would:
a.. Require an annual $57 license for each unaltered dog or cat over four
months old.
b.. Define anyone who sells or gives away an animal as an "animal dealer" and
require purchase of both an animal dealer license and a kennel license.
c.. Require persons with more than 5 altered animals to purchase a kennel
license.
d.. Further require purchase of a kennel license by residents with less than
5
animals if they breed, show, or compete in field or obedience trials.
e.. Establish a $5 "show dog" fee for every dog participating in conformation
that can not show proof of license in another jurisdiction.
f.. Specify that an animal may not be deemed dangerous solely because it
bites
or attacks.
In applying for any animal dealer or kennel license, dog owners would be forced
to comply with a long list of provisions, including submitting to property and
record-keeping inspections. Breeders would also be required to
report all sales and provide license tags to new owners.
As dog owners may recall, in late 2005, Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton
introduced a breed-specific proposal targeting Rottweilers and "pit bulls,"
defined as Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers,
American Pit Bull Terriers, or any dog which has the appearance and
characteristics of these breeds. While AKC applauds the council's decision
to pursue strong dangerous dog and animal control legislation in lieu of a
breed-specific ordinance, this proposal does nothing to address irresponsible
ownership, makes it harder to declare a dog dangerous and
places severe burdens on responsible dog owners.
What You Can Do:
a.. Contact your local Metro Councilmember and ask him or her to oppose this
measure. To find out who represents you on the Metro Council, click
here. It is critical that officials hear from their own constituents!
Louisville Metro Hall
527 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
502.574.2003
For more information, contact:
Louisville Kennel Club
Donnaherzig@xxxxxxx
AKC's Canine Legislation department
919-816-3720, doglaw@xxxxxxx
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