[ SHOWGSD-L ] VA S55 - Virginia Considers Mandatory Spay Neuter !! HELP !!!
- From: "Ginger Cleary" <cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Showgsd-L@Freelists. Org" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:56:20 -0500
Ginger Cleary
Abusus no tolit usum.
Rome, GA http://www.rihadin.com/
Member GSDCA
Member Sawnee Mtn Kennel Club
GA Director Responsible Dog Owners of the Eastern States.
-----Original Message-----
Virginia Considers Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill!
[Wednesday, January 18, 2006]
Under a new bill proposed in Virginia, all dogs and cats acquired
from dealers, hobby breeders, pet shops and adoption agencies would be have
to be sterilized and microchipped. Sponsored by Sen. W. Roscoe Reynolds, S55
defines a "dealer" as any person who sells or transfers companion animals
(with the exception of rescue groups). The bill further defines "hobby
breeder" as one who breeds and places one litter per year. Responsible dog
breeders will most certainly be impacted by this legislation!
S55 does permit the sale of intact animals to anyone who agrees to
sterilize the pet within 30 days, and to any "hobby breeder" who agrees to
alter the animal after one breeding. There are no exceptions for serious
"fancier breeders" or "breed improvers," defined elsewhere in the bill, who
maintain responsible breeding programs, take care to place their animals in
responsible homes, or who may keep intact animals for the purpose of
participating in conformation or performance events.
S55 also goes on to require that dealers obtain a $150 annual
business license. Dealers could not advertise their services without a valid
business license, and the license number would have to be included in any
newspaper advertisements. Violations of any portion of the licensing
requirement would be fined $1,000.
Because no objective studies have ever been done to look at pet
population concerns in Virginia, it is difficult to ascertain what, if any,
problems the state may be facing, yet bills like S55 continue to be
introduced. If pet population issues are indeed a concern in Virginia, then
AKC believes a task force should be formed to address this issue, with input
from members of various animal organizations, including purebred dog
breeders. Such a study group should explore the expansion of public
education campaigns to teach communities about responsible pet ownership. It
should also review the many reasons why animals are relinquished to
shelters, including animal behavior problems, an owner moving or having a
child, or a poor breed match for an owner's lifestyle.
S55 is confusing, ineffective legislation that will be impossible
for animal control departments to track and enforce. Please oppose this bill
today!
What You Can Do:
S55 has not yet been assigned to committee. Dog owners are therefore
urged to contact the bill sponsor and express your opposition.
Sen. W. Roscoe Reynolds
General Assembly Bldg #319
Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone:804/698-7520
FAX:804/698-7651
Email: district20@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Residents should also contact their own Senator with their concerns.
For more information, contact:
The Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders
Luvwelsh@xxxxxxx
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