[ SHOWGSD-L ] TX Action ALERT... MSN/Breeder permits
- From: RihadinK9@xxxxxxx
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- Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 15:06:39 EDT
From Responsible Pet Owners Alliance,
> the reasonable voice regarding animal issues.
> Responsible Pet Owners Alliance is an animal welfare organization, not
"animal rights" and, yes, there is a difference.
> Permission granted to crosspost.
>
> **********************
> TX-RPOA E-News
> July 9, 2005
>
> Highlights from the Proposed Austin, Texas,
> Animal Ordinance
>
> "Mandatory Spay/Neuter of all Dogs/Cats & Breeder Permits"
>
> Please urge the city council members NOT to sponsor this ordinance.
Without a sponsor, it is dead. It was approved by an "animal rights"
dominated
Animal Advisory Commission on May 17.
>
> * Every dog and cat of six months of age or older in the city of Austin
must be spayed/neutered, with Medical, Transitory or Intact Permit exceptions.
>
*To own an intact dog or cat, an Annual Intact Permit must be obtained for
$100 per permit for each intact animal, with an identifying microchip
implanted.
>
*The holder of an Intact Permit for a female dog or cat who breeds this
animal must first purchase a Breeding Permit for $500 per litter with numerous
provisions and restrictions.
>
Penalties for violations regarding Running at Large or Unrestrained Dog
include:
>
* For an intact animal temporarily in the city via a transitory
> exception:
First offense owner is required to pay permit fee of $100 for each animal
involved.
Second offense for same animal, animal will be sterilized by the city and
owner must pay all professional fees to reclaim.
>
* For an intact dog or cat with an Intact Permit:
Owner may reclaim on first offense. Second offense for same animal, animal
will be sterilized by the city and owner must pay all professional fees to
reclaim.
>
* For an intact dog or cat in the city without a medical, transitory
exception or Intact Permit:
The owner will be required to take one of the following 3 actions: 1)
Surrender the animal to the city;
2) Pay the Annual Intact Permit Fee of $100 plus a fine of $150; or 3)
Provide proof of sterilization within 30 days of citation. If proof of
sterilization is not received, animal(s) will be seized and sterilized by the
city.
Cost of reclaiming will include all professional fees plus a fine of $150.
>
* If an owner fails to sterilize their animal after 30 days notice and
obstructs confiscation of the animal, the owner will be jailed and may be
offered community service at Town Lake Animal Center.
>
> Penalties regarding Breeding Permits and Restrictions
>
* Failure to obtain a breeding permit if the animal is pregnant,
offenders will have 3 options:
1) Terminate the pregnancy and spay the animal;
2) Purchase an intact animal permit for $100 per pregnant animal and a
breeding permit for $500 per pregnant animal; and pay a fine of $150; or
3) Surrender the pregnant animal(s) to the city.
>
* Failure to obtain a breeding permit if the animal has already delivered
puppies or kittens has two options:
1) Purchase an intact animal permit for $100 per animal and a breeding
permit for $500 per litter, and pay a fine of $150; or
2) Purchase an intact animal permit for $100 for each
breeding animal, pay a fine of $150, and surrender the current litter(s)
to the city.
>
The mayor and city council may be emailed with one email at the website:
_http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/groupemail.htm_
(http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/groupemail.htm)
> Mailing Address for City of Austin, PO Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767
>
Mayor Will Wynn: Phone: 512-974-2250, Fax: 512-974-2337
Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas: Phone: 512-974-2266, Fax: 512-974-1890
Councilman Raul Alvarez: Phone: 512-974-2264, Fax: 512-974-1887
Councilwoman Betty Dunkerley: Phone: 512-974-2258, Fax: 512-974-1886
Councilwoman Jennifer Kim: Phone: 512-974-2255, Fax: 512-974-1888
Councilman Lee Leffingwell: Phone: 512-974-2260, Fax: 512-974-3212
Councilman Brewster McCracken: Phone: 512-974-2256, Fax: 512-974-1884
>
Ginger Cleary, GA
"Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security, will not
have, nor do they deserve, either one." Benjamin Franklin.
_http://www.rihadin.com_ (http://www.rihadin.com/)
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