[ SHOWGSD-L ] Subject: Discussion with the AVMA (PAWS)
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- Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 13:38:22 EDT
Subject: Discussion with the AVMA
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I am very unhappy to report that AKC's PAWS Fact of the Day regarding
the AVMA's support of PAWS is true. I spoke at length this afternoon
with a co- chair of the Committee, and he confirms that a position paper
is forthcoming.
This Veterinarian was very articulate and steadfast in his belief that
PAWS will create a system where producers of sick and genetically flawed
puppies can be tracked down. He is aware of the "loopholes" in PAWS,
and especially adamant that the "rescue" problems will be worked out in
the re-write session.
He asked where my organization stood on PAWS, and I let him know that
NCRAOA could not support the bill as written. We discussed the numbers
game, how AR's will lower those numbers: we talked about the need for
existing laws to be enforced before new unenforceable laws are passed: I
asked how much clout AKC's support of PAWS carried with other groups,
and he gave the spiel about AKC being proactive rather than reactive,
how their involvement would actually help the fancy when regulations
were written...he said he understood that AKC was getting hammered over
their support by its' constituents, and I agreed. I don't feel like I
made any points with him, but I felt like he understood "our" concerns,
and he said many of them would be addressed by the re-write.
If anyone else would like to address the AVMA Government Relations
Department, and speak to someone who will actually discuss PAWS, they
can be reached at:
AVMA Governmental Relations Division
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1642
Phone: 800-321-1473 · Fax: 202-842-4360
E-mail: avmagrd@xxxxxxxx
Some of the lists are already talking about the AVMA going after the
money, writing regs to require Vets to give vaccines, do quarterly
physicals, etc..., as someone who has worked in this industry for 20
years, I do not believe any of those "fantasy" regs played any part in
AVMA's decision. At the very core of their beliefs is a sincere desire
to try to do what is right, and what benefits the animals health and
well being.
This has been difficult to write, as I think the hype and
misinformation is winning. Regardless of AVMA's position, I remain
opposed to the federal legislation of hobby breeding, and will spend
several more hours tonight writing more letters to send to the
appropriate offices. I hope all of you will stay the course, and
continue to work for what you believe to be the right thing to do.
Natalie Rowntree
NCRAOA
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