The problem w/new laws is that the laws that are on the books are not enforced. (old story) I would bet that any abuse or endangerment of dogs is covered in legislation already. If animals are kept in an abusive situation, they are already afoul of the law. If dogs are running loose, they are already, in most instances, running afoul of the law. If there are not laws on the books that say a dog must be under the control of its owner, or that deliberate physical endangerment of an animal is abusive (heat/c-sections by dirty instruments, ears or tails left to be infected), then by all means make the law. Dogs must be under control of their owner with a penalty and appeal process. Dogs must not be abused, with penalty and appeal process. I agree with good laws. Read Nathan Winograd's book...he has a lot of good laws that could be instituted. Shelters should follow good laws, not abuse the power they have under bad laws. It's too darn hot today and I should be staying cool, reading that good book I have. Stormy In a message dated 6/22/08 2:35:18 PM, firethorntemple@xxxxxxxxx replies to Sue's email > The > temperature provision as you explain it makes no sense for responsible > people,and irresponsible people would in all likelihood ignore it anyways. > Sometimes emotions and heated rhetoric get in the way of reason and sound > legislation in these matters. > "You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result." Mahatma Gandhi Stormy Hope *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.com ************** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================