MD: Anti breeder bill filed hearing Feb. 18! Please cross post Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 9:31 PM The Maryland Dog Federation seeks your support in opposing SB318, a bill that would be detrimental to the dog hobby and fancy.Please be on the lookout for updates. And please cross post and forward to others who are affected by this bill. Please visit
Home to read about Maryland SB318. Take action today. This bill would impact dog show participants,hobbyists, and handlers; law enforcement dog breeders,and service dog breeders.Please do THREE things TODAY:1. Contact the sponsors(info below)2. Plan to attend and/or testify against SB 318 onFebruary 18, 1pm3. Tell anyone who would be impacted by SB 318 todo the same (Crossposting permitted)And drop a line to the maryland dog federation at marylanddogfedera ti
on@yahoo.com.We want to hear from you, especially if you're planning to testify.SB 318 could impose unrealistic and unnecessary space and exercise requirements on anyone "with custody of" ten or more intact dogs over 4 months of age. Anyone with "custody" of more than10 "breeding" dogs older than four months of age would be subject to restrictions concerning=B7 Housing=B7 Enclosures=B7 And mandates a minimum amount of time the dog must spend outside the enclosure being walked(2 hours a day)Maryland Dog Federation strongly endorses your right to own, keep and breed dogs in a responsible and humane manner. We believe that responsible dog ownership is compatible with most living arrangements. Many Maryland residents are deeply committed to their dogs and the many sports of dogs, including conformation,and obedience, agility, and many other wholesome activities that can be shared among generations. All-breed dog shows generate millions of dollars in entertainment revenue in the state. The Maryland Dog Federation strongly opposes SB 318 bill on the following grounds:There is no exemption for people who show their dogs or participate in other dog sports, which require dogs to remain intact in order to compete.