[ SHOWGSD-L ] URGENT for DC residents
- From: "Peggy" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:35:53 -0400
Please pass this on anywhere there might be pet owners or breeders, or
rescue people..........
Thanks to Joan Miller of the Cat Fanciers Association and Walt Hutchens of
Pet-Law for the information contained in this alert -- please forward this
to anyone you know who lives in DC
If you live in Washington DC and you are currently over the four-pet limit,
a bill being considered Tuesday will require SEIZURE of your pets over that
limit. THIS IS VERY LIKELY TO BECOME LAW UNLESS WE HAVE A REAL PUBLIC OUTCRY
If you live in DC or you have friends who do, you need to act immediately on
this. The hearing and final vote on DC B17-089 is THIS Tuesday, July
15th. This bill applies to cat, dog, rabbit and ferret owners, rescuers and
breeders in Washington, DC.
The Animal Protection Amendment Act of 2008 (B17-089) will be voted on by
the Committee of the Whole (all Councilmembers) Tuesday, July 15th. The
first vote was unanimously in favor. Your contact MONDAY with all council
members is our only hope to stop this bill.
For the text of the law, go to
http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/lims/BillRecord.asp?billid=checked
or
http://tinyurl.com/6fnch9
and fill in B17-089 in the ENTER LEG # box.
This bill requires animal control to seize dogs (or cats or rabbits or
ferrets) over the four-pet limit. There is also a requirement for a
commercial license for breeders who raise and sell 25 animals per year.
WHAT TO DO:
Send an email immediately to all 13 Council members by using one email
address - mailto:membersonly@xxxxxxxxxxxx
CALL Council member offices, especially if you live in the District of
Columbia. Hand deliver, if possible, short letters to the offices -
Monday. Phone numbers and suite numbers are below.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS IN DC TO ACT: Only an outraged public will prevent this
bill from passing
SUGGESTED POINTS:
1. Impoundment of pets over the existing limit of 4 - this includes
cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets or a combination. The Mayor "SHALL"
impound people's pets even if that 5th animal is well cared for and happy
in a good home. This is an extreme anti-pet ownership mandate. DC does
have an "animal hobby permit" for those with 5 or more animals, but any
animals over whatever number is approved shall also be impounded. Only 25
of these permits exist per last year's check. This would mean fewer
animals rescued, fostered or taken off the streets and obviously would
increase shelter numbers and possibly lead to abandonment - as many people
feel a pet has a better chance on the streets than in animal control.
2. Commercial Animal Breeder License would be required for any breeder who
raises and sells 25 animals per year. This would include a dog fancier
with a moderate breeding program who has dogs that produce large litters.
Thirteen to 15 puppies are not unheard of in large breeds, and two litters
like that could put you over the limit. Home-based breeders provide
excellent pets and they are NOT "commercial" and should not have to comply
with inspections, rules, standards and management established for
"facilities".
Anyone involved with a "pet care facility" such as day or night boarding of
animals, grooming or training should be concerned with the provision for
"Commercial Pet Care Facilities - Rulemaking". We believe this would
impact rescuers who would need a business license with an "Inspected Sales
and Services
license endorsement.
ATTEND the meeting if you can - there will be no opportunity to speak but
we hope some fanciers will monitor any discussion before the vote.
Committee of the Whole
10AM - Tuesday July 15, 2008
Room 500
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue. NW
Washington, DC 20004
Nine out of 13 councilmembers are sponsors:
Introduced by: Cheh, Brown, Catania, Graham, Gray
Co-sponsored by: Barry, Evans, Mendelson, Wells.
Schwartz, Graham, Bowser, Thomas and Alexander may be the only ones willing
to bring up our opposition points at Tuesday's hearing.
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To contact ALL Councilmembers - mailto:membersonly@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Chairman Vincent C. Gray -- Suite 504 -- Phone (202) 724-8032 --- at
large, Dem.
Carol Schwartz -- Suite 404 -- Phone (202) 724-8105 --- at large, Rep.
David A Catania -- Suite110 -- Phone (202) 724-7772 --- at large, Ind.
Phil Mendelson -- Suite 402 -- Phone (202) 724-8064 --- at large, Dem.
Kwame R. Brown -- Suite 506 -- Phone (202) 724-8174 --- at large, Dem.
Jim Graham -- Suite 105 -- Phone (202) 724-8181 --- Ward 1, Dem.
Jack Evans, Chair Pro Tem -- Suite 106 -- Phone (202) 724-8058 --- Ward
2, Dem.
Mary M. Cheh , Primary sponsor -- Suite108 -- Phone (202) 724-8062 ---
Ward 3, Dem,
Muriel Bowser -- Suite 406 -- Phone (202) 724-8052 --- Ward 4, Dem.
Harry Thomas, Jr -- Suite 107 -- Phone (202) 724-8028 --- Ward 5, Dem.
Tommy Wells -- Suite 408 -- Phone (202) 724-8072 --- Ward 6, Dem.
Yvette Alexander -- Suite 400 -- Phone (202) 724-8068 --- Ward 7, Dem.
Marion Barry -- Suite 102 -- Phone (202) 724-8045 --- Ward 8, Dem.
Committee of the Whole (All Councilmembers)
Clerk, Christopher Murry - Phone (202) or (410) 724-8196
mailto:cmurray@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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