[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: More on Louisville KY proposed Ordinance
- From: "Bonnie Money" <bonnie@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rivendellp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 15:14:51 -0500
Paul,
Which part are you referring to as trash - the article or the proposal? The
article is clearly opposed to the proposed ordinance. I personally know
Jennifer and many of the people fighting this asinine legislation. The
Metro city council has established committee a committee to study the
proposal and it includes many responsible dog breeders vehemently opposed to
the Animal Control officer's proposal. It highly unlikely the proposal will
go any further due to the concerted efforts to stop such ignorance.
Bonnie L. Money
Bridgelady GSD's and CWC's
www.blcardis.com
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Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] More on Louisville KY proposed Ordinance
This is terrifying...does anyone know who is helping them write this trash?
If we were to suggest such things when it comes to people the ACLU would be
on it like stink on dog poop. This takes profiling to a new uncharted level
of absurdity.
I have save this to the RALEEF file for future reference. This is worse than
the Lafayette CO proposal and likely to be worse than the LA proposal when
it's finalized.
Jeez...
Paul
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] More on Louisville KY proposed Ordinance
>A flawed animal control measure..."
> -----------------------------------------------
> -----------------------------------------------
> By Jennifer Jordan Hall
> Special to The Courier-Journal
> After two deadly pit bull attacks, the Louisville Metro Council has been
> working to protect the public from dangerous dogs. To that end, all agree
> that irresponsible pet owners must be held accountable. However, the
> current legislative proposal, drafted by Metro Animal Services (MAS), is
> no
> longer about dangerous dogs. Instead, it completely overhauls
> Louisville's
> animal control laws. This proposal is too broad and complex, legally
> problematic and unfairly punishes responsible pet owners.
>
> For example, the proposal will prohibit individuals from giving their pet
> away or putting it up for adoption if they are no longer able to properly
> care for it (91.099). This will increase the euthanasia of pets who could
> have found loving homes.
>
> The proposal also prohibits female dogs with a litter under four months
> old
> from having contact with anyone other than its owner (91.003). But, to
> responsibly pick the appropriate dog for their family/lifestyle, buyers
> should evaluate the behavior, breeding and character traits of the puppy's
> parents. This proposal inhibits a buyer's ability to make these informed
> decisions.
>
> The proposal requires that dogs be "restrained" at all times. Your dog
> must
> be on a leash, unless you have a fenced yard or similar enclosure
> (91.001).
> In addition, this proposal requires that every such enclosure have a
> "child-proof entrance." Those who have installed invisible fences for
> their
> pets will not be able to use them if their dog (male or female) is
> unaltered or considered a public nuisance.
>
> This proposal requires mandatory reporting of all dog bites (91.038). The
> consequences of this blanket reporting rule are devastating. A doctor
> must
> report your own dog if it has unintentionally bitten you. Once a bite is
> reported, your dog will be declared a "dangerous dog."
>
> Further, the proposal attacks basic property rights. Your dog will be
> considered a "potentially dangerous dog" if it chases or tries to bite an
> illegal trespasser on your property. If your dog actually bites that
> illegal
> trespasser, it will be declared a "dangerous dog" (91.112 (J)).
>
> Even more problematic are the proposed changes in nuisance laws (91.001).
> A
> nuisance can arise from "any act of an animal or its owner that irritates
> [or] perturbs" a neighbor. Such a broad definition creates ludicrous
> results. You will be held liable if you allow your cat to mew "in an
> excessive fashion." Cats mew and dogs bark; they are animals. Such
> behavior
> cannot be legislated out of existence and attempting to do so will only
> serve to increase contentious, expensive litigation. The proposed
> penalties
> for nuisances are stiff (91.110). After two violations, you must purchase
> a
> public nuisance license and public nuisance sign for your property. Your
> dog must be confined indoors at all times.
>
> Further, you may not sell or give your pet away. Nor may you move or
> change
> the location of the pet without authorization from MAS. Such restrictions
> on your movement are unconstitutional.
>
> The driving force behind these changes is MAS's desire to give animal
> control officers broader enforcement powers. Animal control officers can
> go
> onto private property, "canvass" any "dwelling unit" and seize a pet from
> private property (91.012). If your dog is seized, it can be spayed and
> neutered, or euthanized within five days. You will be responsible for all
> accompanying medical costs and boarding fees.
>
> The proposal also "seeks to generate more income from pet licensing fees
> and fines," to help pay for a new dog pound facility and new animal
> control
> transport vehicles (MAS has 13 transport units for five on-duty officers,
> so it is unclear why they need more). But allowing animal control
> officers
> to enter private property to seize animals is not a responsible way to
> achieve this goal. According to MAS, only 15 percent of all pets are
> licensed. Increasing license registrations is a much less invasive way to
> raise needed funds.
>
> Given the magnitude of the proposed changes, the Metro Council has wisely
> created an advisory board to study the proposal further. Dangerous dogs
> can't be eradicated by bad laws. Knowledgeable community participation
> will
> help ensure that any changes to Louisville's animal control laws are
> reasonable and protect the basic rights of pet owners and families, while
> also ensuring the safety of the general public.
>
> Jennifer Jordan Hall is a Louisville attorney.
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> Here is the web site page to find out who your council
> representative is if you reside in the Louisville Ky area:
> _http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCouncil/default.htm_
> (http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCouncil/default.htm)
>
>
>
> Ginger Cleary
> He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from
> opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that
> will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine
> Rome, GA http://www.rihadin.com/
>
>
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