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04-03-2008, 04:58 AM | #1 |
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| Dallas Texas Contemplates Harmful Ordinance More Info Dallas Texas Contemplates Harmful Ordinance More Info April 1, 2008 The City of Dallas is contemplating major changes to its pet laws, including mandatory spay/neuter, pet number limits, and expensive breeder licensing. The Dallas City Council will soon be reviewing proposed Chapter 7 Animal Ordinance Revisions. They will be considering changes to the city's animal control in a series of steps, beginning with a briefing by Code Compliance tomorrow, April 2nd. Subsequently, the Quality of Life Committee is expected to more closely examine the proposal during a meeting on April 28th, before the ordinance revisions would move to the full City Council for a vote. Dates are subject to change, so we will keep you updated. NAIA is working to defeat this misguided ordinance change, along with several other national groups and the Texas Responsible Pet Owners Alliance. NAIA supports policies that reward responsible breeders, who remain the community's best source of healthy, well-socialized pets. We believe the proposed ordinance under consideration in Dallas would unfairly penalize responsible breeders and pet owners and have unintended consequences while failing to lower pet euthanasia rates or increase pet licensing. The proposed Chapter 7 Animal Ordinance Revisions would do the following: Require all dogs and cats over 4 months of age to be spayed/neutered; Require $500 Breeder Permits required each year per animal; Require Rescuer and Foster Home Permits to be able to keep more than 10 dogs, cats or any combination which has special requirements that must be met; Ban tethering of dogs unless owner is present; Impose confinement requirements of 150 ft. pen size per dog. Please contact the Dallas city officials below about opposing this pet ordinance, using the following Talking Points: This type of legislation has failed every place where it has been attempted: In the late 1980's and early 1990's this sort of legislation passed in a number of cities and counties, including San Mateo, but the director of the humane society there, which pushed that legislation now admits that it's the wrong approach. Similar measures have been tried and failed in Santa Cruz, CA, King County, WA, and Montgomery County, MD. As with any extreme licensing or spay/neuter requirement, there is a risk that pet owners will simply not comply. They may decide it's too burdensome to purchase pet licenses, breeder/rescuer permits, or get Rabies Vaccinations and will go underground, creating a public health threat. This ordinance will not reduce strays nor lower the budget for Dallas Animal Services. In fact the enforcement and administration of this law is likely to place increased financial burden on the department. On Mandatory Spay/Neuter: The decision to spay or neuter is best made between the pet owner and their veterinarian, not city government. All surgery incurs some risk of complications, which can result in death. This concept is part of a national "animal rights" legislative agenda to swap traditional breeding and ownership of animals with adoption of strays and dogs imported from other countries, and was not developed to address local animal problems. On Pet Limits: Limits are arbitrarily assigned and do nothing to directly reduce animal cruelty or public nuisances. Provisions are unenforceable without costly door-to-door enforcement and will mean more animals will be relinquished to local shelters and Animal Services. Pet limits mean fewer homes for dogs and cats. Breeders and rescuers are already regulated by animal nuisance, animal cruelty and leash laws, which more directly address specific, tangible nuisances. In Conclusion: This legislation is vehemently opposed by dog and cat hobbyists who would feel their events are not welcome in Dallas. Dog and cat shows are held annually and have a positive economic impact on cities, with exhibitors spending millions at area businesses. The solution is strict enforcement of existing leash laws, animal cruelty and animal nuisance laws; education in proper pet care and bite prevention; free and low cost pet spay/neuter programs; and aggressive off-site pet adoptions for impounded animals at Animal Services. Be sure to place "Opposition to proposed Chapter 7 revisions" in the subject line or first sentence to ensure that your email receives the proper attention. Address all: City of Dallas 1500 Marilla Street Dallas, Texas 75201 DIRECT E-MAIL ADDRESSES ARE NOT PROVIDED, BUT THE WEB ADDRESSES BELOW WILL ALLOW YOU TO PASTED YOUR EMAIL TEXT INTO A FORM FOR COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Tom Leppert Phone: (214) 670-4054 Fax: (214) 670-0646 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc..._mail_form.htm City Manager Mary Suhm Phone: (214) 670-3296 Fax: (214) 670-3946 No e-mail Asst. City Manager David Brown (supervises Animal Services) Phone: (214) 670-3390 Fax: (214) 670-4965 No e-mail. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Elba Garcia Phone: (214) 670-4052 Fax: (214) 670-3409 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD01_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Pauline Medrano Chairman: Quality of Life Committee Phone: (214) 670-4048 Fax: (214) 670-5117 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD02_Mail_Form.htm Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway Phone: (214) 670-0781 Fax: (214) 670-3409 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD04_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember David Neumann Member: Quality of Life Committee Phone: (214) 670-0776 Fax: (214) 670-1833 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD03_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Vonciel Jones Hill Vice-Chair: Quality of Life Committee Phone: (214) 670-0777 Fax: (214) 670-5117 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD05_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Steve Salazar Member: Quality of Life Committee Phone: (214) 670-4199 Fax: (214) 670-5115 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD06_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Carolyn Davis Quality of Life Committee Phone: (214) 670-4689 Fax: (214) 670-5115 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD07_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Tennell Atkins Phone: (214) 670-4066 Fax: (214) 670-5115 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD08_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Sheffie Kadane Quality of Life Committee Phone: (214) 670-4069 Fax: (214) 670-5115 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD09_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Jerry Allen Phone: (214) 670-4068 Fax: (214) 670-5115 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD10_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Linda Koop Phone: (214) 670-7817 Fax: (214) 670-5117 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD11_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Ron Natinsky Phone: (214) 670-4067 Fax: (214) 670-5117 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD12_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Mitchell Rasansky Phone: (214) 670-3816 Fax: (214) 670-5117 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD13_Mail_Form.htm Councilmember Angela Hunt Phone: (214) 670-5415 Fax: (214) 670-5117 http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/forms/mcc/CD14_Mail_Form.htm |
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04-03-2008, 06:32 AM | #2 |
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| [QUOTE=PrestigeousYT;1894327]Dallas Texas Contemplates Harmful Ordinance More Info The proposed Chapter 7 Animal Ordinance Revisions would do the following: Require all dogs and cats over 4 months of age to be spayed/neutered; Require $500 Breeder Permits required each year per animal; Require Rescuer and Foster Home Permits to be able to keep more than 10 dogs, cats or any combination which has special requirements that must be met; Ban tethering of dogs unless owner is present; Impose confinement requirements of 150 ft. pen size per dog. While I dont have a problem with some of this. Such as Pen size (I hate even the idea of pens) Or Tethering!!!!!! This is nothing but cruelty to animals! And I dont even have a problem with a breeder permit. But how is this going to help stop Puppy Mills and TRUE byb and petshops? They will just do it sneakier Or as they said underground..... I DO have a real problem with government saying all dogs and cats should be spayed/neutered at 4 months of age. It should be between that person and their vet. I mean Geeeeeeeez....they cant even do this to criminals who rape and molest women and children and are in prison Or the welfare mother who keeps having tons of kids! When we start letting government take over like this....its going to be bad. Just like gun control...Its not the law abiding citizens you have to worry about. Puppy Mills will still thrive and True BYBs...with puppies in shed and cages will party on ~!!!!
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04-03-2008, 06:41 AM | #3 | |
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| [quote=NanaDtreasures;1894513] Quote:
This is the breeders that your government would prefer exist http://www.huntecorp.com/ The same people trying to legislate the petowner telling them what is right. Is the same ones backing this big big business of puppymilling right here in the US. Our government is backing them and then trying to tell the pet owners and small hobby and show breeders that we basically are not going to be given our right to choose. This is where the problem is. | |
04-03-2008, 06:47 AM | #4 | |
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| [quote=NanaDtreasures;1894513] Quote:
Well said. I don't understand how anyone can tell me I have to get a surgery done on my dog. Besides, puppy mills can afford licenses, so they are free to do what they want.
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04-03-2008, 06:53 AM | #5 | |
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| [quote=PrestigeousYT;1894536] Quote:
Wow...isnt that nice~! NOT!!! This reeks of government... Its just like the drug companies who have government in there pockets They dont care that people are dying because they cant afford there meds. THIS WILL NOT STOP PUPPY MILLS....Its just about more $$ in their pockets.
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04-03-2008, 06:56 AM | #6 |
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| [QUOTE=Ellie May;1894547][quote=NanaDtreasures;1894513] Well said. I don't understand how anyone can tell me I have to get a surgery done on my dog. QUOTE] Oh not only do they feel they CAN But some day they WILL!!! Then people are next
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04-03-2008, 08:22 AM | #7 | |
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| [quote=NanaDtreasures;1894572][QUOTE=Ellie May;1894547] Quote:
Again, don't mean to take away from this thread, as the points made are very important. | |
04-03-2008, 08:27 AM | #8 | |
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| [quote=BakersDozen;1894773][quote=NanaDtreasures;1894572] Quote:
So you do still have your rights to either buy it or search for another breeder Deana Prestigeous Yorkies | |
04-03-2008, 08:39 AM | #9 | |
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| [quote=PrestigeousYT;1894788][quote=BakersDozen;1894773] Quote:
Good point. Probably just my weird mind that finds that ironic. | |
04-03-2008, 08:41 AM | #10 | |
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It really bothers me when people don't care that the government is forcing a surgery on these dogs. What is going to happen when they force humans to have certain surgeries?
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04-03-2008, 08:47 AM | #11 | |
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| [quote=BakersDozen;1894773][quote=NanaDtreasures;1894572] Quote:
I don't think all good breeders require spay/neuter as long as they understand what the buyer's intentions are. You do have a choice who you buy from but if you didn't want a spayed or neutered Yorkie for whatever reason, there is a good chance that you'd have to buy from a pet store. Breeders have to protect their pups which is understandable (and if I was a breeder, I'd probably require that at least the girls be spayed), yet very sad for the trustworthy new owners who would've rather not had the surgery done.
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04-03-2008, 08:47 AM | #12 | |
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And while we all need to be aware of the rights and humane treatment of all animals. They are overstepping their bounds... But what else is new... If you care....write/call everyone you can
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04-03-2008, 08:52 AM | #13 | |
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| [quote=Ellie May;1894847][quote=BakersDozen;1894773] Quote:
You can get full registration BUT it costs more... Now either they feel strongly about this issue or they dont... But...AGAIN its about the money...Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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04-03-2008, 01:23 PM | #14 |
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| I really like the idea of mandatory spay/neuter laws...no one should own an intact pet unless it's worthy of being bred. But I don't know if these laws will be effective in stopping puppymills and I don't want to see reputable breeders hurt in the process. I do see it stopping those backyard breeders just breeding their pets.
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04-03-2008, 01:28 PM | #15 |
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| I had a 2 lb Female Chihuahua she was never going to be bred but also me and my vet agreed not to spay her it was too risky. She lived to be 8 and never had a problem. I would not want anyone telling me I had to put her thru that surgery. I was looking out for her best interests and so was my vet Deana Prestigeous Yorkies |
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