[ SHOWGSD-L ] San Bernardino Mandatory spay and neuter of all Pitt Bulls
- From: Crossroadsgsd@xxxxxxx
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:30:02 EDT
(http://www.akc.org/canine_legislation/index.cfm)
Dear AKC Delegates, Club Officers, Judges and Breeders,
Please pass this information on to any of your club members in the San
Bernardino area.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday, June
22nd, on an ordinance to require the sterilization of all â??pit bullsâ??
within
30 days of enactment. It is imperative that responsible owners and breeders
attend this meeting and voice their opposition to this discriminatory and
ineffective policy.
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, June 22nd
Time: 10 am
Location: Covington Chambers, County Government Center
385 North Arrowhead Avenue, First Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0130
Although an official draft is not yet available, documents on the county's
animal control website define "pit bulls" as Staffordshire Bull Terriers,
American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and any mixed
breed dog containing these breeds.
The website states there will be exemptions for dogs registered with the
American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club and other registries, as well as
for law enforcement dogs, service and assistance dogs, dogs used for breeding
at licensed kennels and dogs that are medically unable to be sterilized.
However, without seeing the actual draft it is not possible to know exactly
how these exemptions will be implemented.
The county offers $50 spay/neuter vouchers to those who meet certain
requirements, but the owner must pay any costs that exceed the $50. These
surgeries can often cost hundreds of dollars, meaning that this proposal will
disproportionately affect low-income residents. Especially in these difficult
economic times it is unreasonable to place this burden on residents whose
dogs have not created a problem for the community.
Many owners of these breeds are extremely responsible, yet breed-specific
proposals, such as the one before the board, may prevent these owners from
freely interacting with, showing, breeding or performing pet therapy with
their dogs. Shelter costs could also skyrocket under this ordinance as
citizens abandon pets that have been targeted due to breed or in order to
avoid
paying the substantial fines to reclaim an animal. Lastly, breed-specific
laws may not withstand legal challenges because proper identification of
what dogs would be included is difficult or impossible, and may be deemed
unconstitutionally vague.
What You Can Do:
* Responsible dog owners and breeders are encouraged to attend the
June 22nd meeting and speak politely in opposition to the proposal.
* If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact your
representative on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and
respectfully inform him/her of your opposition and ask for their support.
Board of Supervisors - 1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 5th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0110
Telephone: (760) 955-5400
Telephone: (909) 387-4830
Fax: (760) 955-5410 (Victorville)
Fax: (909) 387-3029 (San Bernardino)
_website_ (http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd1/) _e-mail_
(mailto:SupervisorMitzelfelt@xxxxxxxxxxxx)
Board of Supervisors - 2nd District Supervisor Paul Biane
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 5th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0110
Telephone: (909) 387-4833
Fax: (909) 387-3265 (San Bernardino)
Fax: (909) 945-4037 (Rancho Cucamonga)
_website_ (http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd2/) _e-mail_
(mailto:SupervisorBiane@xxxxxxxxxxxx)
Board of Supervisors - 3rd District Supervisor Neil Derry
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 5th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0110
Telephone: (909) 387-4855
Telephone: (909) 866-0140 (Big Bear)
Telephone: (760) 228-5400 (Yucca Valley)
Fax: (909) 387-3018
_website_ (http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd3/)
Board of Supervisors - 4th District Supervisor Gary Ovitt, Chairman
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 5th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0110
Telephone: (909) 387-4866
Telephone: (909) 465-1895 (Chino)
Fax: (909) 628-4527 (Chino)
Fax: (909) 387-8903 (San Bernardino)
_website_ (http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd4/) _e-mail_
(mailto:SupervisorOvitt@xxxxxxxxxxxx)
Board of Supervisors - 5th District Supervisor Josie Gonzales, Vice Chair
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 5th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0110
Telephone: (909) 387-4565
Fax: (909) 387-5392
_website_ (http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd5/) _e-mail_
(mailto:SupervisorGonzales@xxxxxxxxxxxx)
Cathleen Bennett & Joe Guay
Raised with Love
Sold With Care
Vice President of
San Berdino/
Riverside GSDC
_www.crossroadsgsd.com_ (http://www.crossroadsgsd.com/)
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