Dallas Texas Contemplates Harmful Ordinance More Info

[PrestigeousYT]

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

[NanaDtreasures]

[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 ~!!!!

[PrestigeousYT]

[quote=NanaDtreasures;1894513]

Originally Posted by PrestigeousYT

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 ~!!!!

My biggest problem is you know who gave the grants/loans to the biggest puppymill. The same government that is telling everyone else to spay/neuter has to be done at 4 months.
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.

[Ellie May]

[quote=NanaDtreasures;1894513]

Originally Posted by PrestigeousYT

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 ~!!!!

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.

[NanaDtreasures]

[quote=PrestigeousYT;1894536]

Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures

My biggest problem is you know who gave the grants/loans to the biggest puppymill. The same government that is telling everyone else to spay/neuter has to be done at 4 months.
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.

Our 100,000 sq. ft. facility offers customers easier access to Hunte's services all under one roof.

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.

[NanaDtreasures]

[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

[BakersDozen]

[quote=NanaDtreasures;1894572][QUOTE=Ellie May;1894547]

Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures

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

I totally agree with everything posted on this thread.....but my weird mind just has to point out that many breeders do the same thing. How many times has it been posted here that 'all reputable breeders require spay/neuter contracts'.

Again, don't mean to take away from this thread, as the points made are very important.

[PrestigeousYT]

[quote=BakersDozen;1894773][quote=NanaDtreasures;1894572]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I totally agree with everything posted on this thread.....but my weird mind just has to point out that many breeders do the same thing. How many times has it been posted here that 'all reputable breeders require spay/neuter contracts'.

Again, don't mean to take away from this thread, as the points made are very important.

You have that choice to buy or not buy a dog from that breeder.
So you do still have your rights to either buy it or search for another breeder

Deana
Prestigeous Yorkies

[BakersDozen]

[quote=PrestigeousYT;1894788][quote=BakersDozen;1894773]

Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures

You have that choice to buy or not buy a dog from that breeder.
So you do still have your rights to either buy it or search for another breeder

Deana
Prestigeous Yorkies

Good point. Probably just my weird mind that finds that ironic.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures

Oh not only do they feel they CAN
But some day they WILL!!!
Then people are next

I totally agree.
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?

[Ellie May]

[quote=BakersDozen;1894773][quote=NanaDtreasures;1894572]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I totally agree with everything posted on this thread.....but my weird mind just has to point out that many breeders do the same thing. How many times has it been posted here that 'all reputable breeders require spay/neuter contracts'.

Again, don't mean to take away from this thread, as the points made are very important.

This is an interesting point.
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.

[NanaDtreasures]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I totally agree.
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?

Its called dictatorship
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

[NanaDtreasures]

[quote=Ellie May;1894847][quote=BakersDozen;1894773]

Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures

This is an interesting point.
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.

Ahhhhhhhhhh the ones who get me are the ones who say
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

[MyFairLacy]

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.

[PrestigeousYT]

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