Anti-Breeder Bill Being Introduced in Maine NOW!!!!

Here is some information on this bill, before I urge you to contact law makers and task force members mentioned to KILL THIS ANIMAL RIGHTS BILL.....NOW regarding HP666 (how's that for irony) and LD 964. More information on letter templates and contacting others within the industry. Let's protect responsible breeders who do a wonderful job, and seldom make any money off of it. Responsible breeders are not the problem, nor should they be funding the failings of sub standard breeding operations. Those operations should be forced to pay for their irresponsible behavior.

http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/91130.html (excellent article on the problem with this bill. also note, the search and seizure on private property without a warrant. This is happening in other states, where law abiding citizens are loosing their pets under this. By the time they straighten it out, their pets have been put to sleep or have died from old age)

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/nov08/081115a.asp
http://janus.state.me.us/legis/LawMakerWeb/externalsiteframe.asp?ID=280027515&LD=2010&Type=4&SessionID=7http://www.pijac.org/files/public/ME_HB_1545.pdf (includes state politician information)

http://www.maineanimalcoalition.org/artman/publish/article_1330.shtml (information on members of the task force)

http://www.betrbeagle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=3055 (some explanation and logging on why this bill and others are alarming to those involved with dogs or pets in Mane)

http://www.camospace.com/archive/mod_blog/id_5085/title_more-dog-bill-madness/ (more reasons why people are concerned about this bill)

http://www.downeast.com/The-Tipping-Point/October-2008/A-Dogpile-in-Senate-District-15/ (maine politics and animal welfare)

http://blogs.mainetoday.com/dogslife/001753.shtml (shows strong support from HSUS, which causes me a lot of pause. HSUS? The same one responsible for killing puppies in North Carolina. Yeah, they have dog's best interest in mind)

http://members.boardhost.com/MolosserTalk/msg/1232400111.html (oh, it's hitting New Hampshire as well!!!!)

This is an anti-breeder bill NOT an anti substandard breeding practices bill. It "fines" each regardless of the status of their operations. It may put out of business those wonderful breeders who actually aren't in it for the money, but to keep some quality in the breed and lines. But even that is not the end goal.

The end goal of organizations like HSUS, who is pushing this, is to end pet ownership period. First they have convinced people that there is no need to train your dog to a standard, Now there will be no need to have dogs bred to any healthy standard. Next step? Dogs will not be available to be pets anymore.Use this information to send your concerns to your senators, legislators, and the task force members (the ones who have not already drank the poisoned punch). Two TDF (truly dog friendly) and one HSUS member are already involved and pushing for the success of this bill.

KILL THE BILL. That's the only answer and tell the Animal Rights people to go crawl right back under their rock (as opposed to the Animal Welfare people). There are unenforced laws out there right now that can protect animals against sub standard breeding operations. This is just a testing ground for Animal Right fanatics to wedge their foot in the door, as usual.

Canine Legislation Resources

As dog owners (cats do not so much have this problem YET) or in the dog profession, it is wise to be aware and have a plan to act against certain legislation that may come to an area near you!! There are organizations out there compiling the facts for you if you are knowledgeable and looking for them.

The AKC keeps an updated list of actions being taken for canine legislation.

http://www.akc.org/news/sections/legislative_alerts.cfm

Karen Palmer, of the International Association of Professional Dog Trainers and a big part of their Canine Legislative Committee, keeps a running commentary on various legislation efforts on her blog.

http://gooddogowners.blogspot.com/

CPAC, which is the Canine Political Action Corps, also can keep you up to date on legislation for dog trainers and groomers specifically!! In fact, a hot topic of debate lately has been the NY bill that has been proposed.

http://www.caninepac.org/news.asp?article_id=24

CPAC is also giving seminars on this that can be found here:

http://www.caninepac.org/news.asp?article_id=25

The next two places are mostly for Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) but may touch on some other things. Understand-a-bull is a great place to check on places that you may travel through, to be sure that you and your canine won't end up in a tragic situation.

http://defendingdog.com/
http://www.understand-a-bull.com/index.htm

And one about People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, which illustrates why PETA should horrify all members of the animal owning public!!

http://www.petakillsanimals.com/

To belong to an organization that discusses this quite a bit for all dog professionals, consider joining IACP at dogpro.org.

Does your dog need training for real life? Call Maine and Southern New Hampshire's dog trainer, Robin Rubin, at Mannerly Mutts 207-361-4395. Or e-mail at mannerly_mutt@yahoo.com.