[ SHOWGSD-L ] Salt Lake County, UT Postpones Breeder Regs Vote until 12/28

From: Stormy Hope <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>
To: showgsd-l GSD <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:05:15 -0800
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December 20, 2010

The Salt Lake County Council has postponed its vote on dog breeding  
regulations until December 28, 2010. The proposal seeks to limit dog  
breeding in Salt LakeCounty and places numerous regulations on  
responsible breeders. The vote has been postponed for a second time  
after numerous concerns were raised by local residents.

The AKC urges all local clubs and breeders in Salt Lake County to  
attend the meeting on December 28, and also contact the mayor and  
members of the county council and express any concerns you have with  
the proposal as currently written.

Meeting Information:
Date: Tuesday, December 28
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers
                 2001 South State Street
                 Salt Lake City, Utah

Mayor Peter Corroon – (801) 468-2500
E-mail Mayor Corroon

Click here for the council’s contact information.

Summary

The proposal only relates to those who live in unincorporated areas of  
Salt Lake County. Also, those who are licensed by the USDA would be  
exempt from the licensing provisions. Click here to read the proposal  
in its entirety.

Although the AKC agrees with many provisions, including the importance  
of regular veterinary care, sufficient housing and protection from the  
elements, there are still several provisions of grave concern that  
will not protect the health and safety of dogs, or the rights of  
responsible owners and breeders, including:

·        Definition of “Volume Dog Breeder” – As currently written, a  
“volume dog breeder” is anyone who whelps more than one litter of dogs  
in a 12-month period. Anyone who falls under this definition must be  
licensed and inspected each year.
·        Unannounced Inspections – The proposal requires an annual  
inspection, but also allows inspections “upon receipt of a complaint  
or on [the division’s] own motion.” This allows arbitrary inspections  
at any time during business hours at the discretion of the county’s  
Animal Services Division. There is no requirement that complaints be  
substantiated prior to inspection.
·        Problematic Standards of Care – All dogs must be provided  
constant and unfettered access to an indoor enclosure with solid  
floors. There are no exceptions for other types of safe, sanitary  
flooring.

The proposal would also limit dogs to two litters in any 18-month  
period (it appears this also applies to stud dogs). The AKC believes  
that all decisions regarding breeding should be made by a breeder in  
conjunction with a veterinarian, and not subject to arbitrary  
government restrictions.

The AKC strongly supports the humane treatment of dogs. We believe all  
dogs should be bred and raised in a safe, healthy environment, and  
support laws that ensure this without imposing burdensome and costly  
regulations or infringing on the rights of responsible dog breeders.

Read the AKC’s issue brief on Responsible Breeding Practices, which  
provides talking points on breeding regulations.

Read the AKC's Issue Analysis The Value of Responsible Dog Breeders.

The AKC Government Relations Department will continue to monitor this  
proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@xxxxxxx with  
any further questions, or to obtain the latest information.



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[ SHOWGSD-L ] Salt Lake County, UT Postpones Breeder Regs Vote until 12/28

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