California Department of Finance opposes AB 1634

[spanky's mom]

I hate the whole politics but curious on your opinions about this.


The California Department of Finance opposes AB 1634, the mandatory pet sterilization bill. In their analysis of the legislation they state: “(AB 1634) may result in more animals being abandoned or surrendered…the result would be an increase in the General Fund costs…the bill is also unclear in its definition of the term ‘complaint’, there is a concern the complaint may be unsubstantiated. Read the full report. PetPAC

So let’s set the record straight. AB 1634 will:

Result in more animals being abandoned or surrendered and ultimately sent to their death.
Cost California taxpayers millions of additional dollars
Allow unsubstantiated complaints to be used, forcing pet owners to sterilize their dogs and cats.
We must stop AB 1634 now! Our opponents including PETA and the Humane Society who support this crazy legislation are spending millions of dollars to push their disastrous agenda. They are using AB 1634 to push a nationwide agenda for mandatory pet sterilization.

Will you help us today? Please write or call your State Senator and contribute to PetPAC today.

PetPAC continue to lead the fight to stop AB 1634. We need your help to win. Our pet owner rights and our pets are at stake!

Sincerely,

Bill Hemby

[cataholic]

I think people who could not afford to get their dogs spayed/neutered would turn them in to shelters or give them away only if they were afraid they would get caught. Then you have some people who do not believe in spaying/neutering their pets. I think all animals should be fixed unless you are a reputable breeder. Too many animals die each day in shelters because of the overpopulation. I think there should always be exceptions to the law though. It should not be set in stone. But working at a shelter myself I completely stand behind mandatory spay/neuter.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by cataholic

I think people who could not afford to get their dogs spayed/neutered would turn them in to shelters or give them away only if they were afraid they would get caught. Then you have some people who do not believe in spaying/neutering their pets. I think all animals should be fixed unless you are a reputable breeder. Too many animals die each day in shelters because of the overpopulation. I think there should always be exceptions to the law though. It should not be set in stone. But working at a shelter myself I completely stand behind mandatory spay/neuter.

IMO, if people can't afford to spay or neuter their dog they cannot afford to care for a dog properly, especially if she was to become pregnant. With all the low cost spay neuter programs available, not having the money simply isn't a good excuse.

At least if they are turned into a shelter they will be spayed or neutered before being adopted out. God forbid they are euthanized, at least they won't be contributing to the overpopulation and producing more dogs that will be euthanized.

[Nancy1999]

I'm not familiar with the group PetPac, but obviously they are against pet sterilization. They make such claims as:

But wait! Aren't the shelters overcrowded already? What will happen to my dog if I surrender it? If all the dogs are castrated, who will breed the service dogs, and police dogs, and drug dogs and the quality bred purebreds? Why, that's simple! There won't be any! Dog Laws At Large: We're Mad As Hell And We're Not Gonna Take It Anymore

These laws will not affect the good breeder, but it will cut into the bottom line of the back-yard, and the puppy mill breeder. Remember, the pet store and puppy mill lobby is a very powerful, and going to do everything in their power so these laws won't pass. Not a week goes by, that there isn't someone posting an "oops" pregnancy, and these seem to be posted by caring pet owners who just didn't take all the necessary precautions. The Humane Society has low cost spay and neuter clinics for those who find the cost of neutering a financial strain, and an unplanned pregnancy can be a much bigger financial burden.

[lulababy]

I can think of at least one situation where I would not spay/neuter my pet.. and that is if it is too small to spay safely... I wouldnt want to be penalized because i am thinking of my pets safety

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by lulababy

I can think of at least one situation where I would not spay/neuter my pet.. and that is if it is too small to spay safely... I wouldnt want to be penalized because i am thinking of my pets safety

It's even worse if they get pregnant; YorkieTalk members have had a few with 3-pound females, who accidentally got pregnant. If doctors use the correct anesthesia tinies can be safely spayed. The law probably has some forgiveness for those whose health would be jeopardized by such a procedure, or you could just pay the larger licensing fee.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by lulababy

I can think of at least one situation where I would not spay/neuter my pet.. and that is if it is too small to spay safely... I wouldnt want to be penalized because i am thinking of my pets safety

The proposed bill contains exemptions for licensed breeders, working dogs, show dogs, and also for dogs who may be at risk for the procedure like being too small. The owner would simply need an "intact permit":

"To get an intact permit, the owner must provide proof to local officials that any of the following six conditions exists:

5. The owner provides a veterinarian's letter stating that it is unsafe to spay or neuter the cat or dog because of the animal's age, poor health, or illness."

AB 1634 Assembly Bill - Bill Analysis

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

The proposed bill contains exemptions for licensed breeders, working dogs, show dogs, and also for dogs who may be at risk for the procedure like being too small. The owner would simply need an "intact permit":

"To get an intact permit, the owner must provide proof to local officials that any of the following six conditions exists:

5. The owner provides a veterinarian's letter stating that it is unsafe to spay or neuter the cat or dog because of the animal's age, poor health, or illness."

AB 1634 Assembly Bill - Bill Analysis

Thanks for the link, that definitely will impact back-yard-breeders.