{"id":408,"date":"2009-06-26T14:46:39","date_gmt":"2009-06-26T18:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rattlebridge.com\/blog\/2009\/06\/26\/legislative-alert-n-carolina-breeders-and-pet-owners\/"},"modified":"2009-06-26T14:46:39","modified_gmt":"2009-06-26T18:46:39","slug":"legislative-alert-n-carolina-breeders-and-pet-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rattlebridge.com\/blog\/legislative-alert-n-carolina-breeders-and-pet-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGISLATIVE ALERT: N. CAROLINA BREEDERS AND PET OWNERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pet Owners and Breeders in N. Carolina read below and contact your legislators (listed below) if you want to keep the right to breed and own dogs. THIS IS SERIOUS<\/font><\/strong> <\/p>\n

NC ALERT:<\/strong> Strict Breeder Bill To Be Heard On Tuesday, June 30!
[Friday, June 26, 2009]
Senate Bill 460, a bill which regulates breeders and infringes on the rights
of responsible dog owners, will be heard in the Senate Finance Committee on
Tuesday, June 30.<\/strong> <\/font><\/em> <\/p>\n

All responsible dog breeders and owners in North Carolina are encouraged to
attend the hearing on Tuesday in opposition to the bill. We need to show
strong opposition to SB 460. While attendees will not be able to speak in
opposition, NUMBERS MATTER! If you are unable to attend, please call or
e-mail the members of the committee and ask them to oppose SB 460. <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

The American Kennel Club is appalled by the conditions in which some dogs
are kept and abhors animal cruelty. However, as the AKC wrote in a letter to
the Finance Committee, Senate Bill 460 is a costly, ineffective bill that
punishes responsible breeders and owners and does nothing to help the dogs
kept in deplorable conditions. <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

The AKC opposes several other provisions of Senate Bill 460, including: <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

  a.. A vague definition of commercial breeder. As amended, SB 460 defines
“commercial breeder” as anyone who owns or maintains at least 15 intact
females of any age for the primary purpose of the sale of the offspring.
This definition could include anyone who has bred even a single litter of
puppies, including fanciers and show breeders.
  b.. Inspections of private property at any time. The bill allows law
enforcement and local animal control to search the homes and private
property of anyone who falls under the definition of “commercial breeder” at
any time of day or night.
  c.. Directive for the NC Department of Agriculture to develop standards of
care with no public input. SB 460 calls for the Department of Agriculture to
develop care and condition policies for dogs belonging to commercial
breeders. This does not allow for any input from dog breeders and others who
are experts in animal care.
This bill is unnecessary, as North Carolina already has laws that address
animal cruelty and mistreatment. Senate Bill 460 will do nothing to address
irresponsible breeding and will cost the state over $400,000 a year to
enforce. At a time when the state is facing a projected $3 billion budget
gap, improved enforcement of existing laws would be a better use of North
Carolina taxpayers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 money. <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

How You Can Help: <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

\u00c2\u00b7         Attend the Senate Finance Committee hearing on Tuesday, June 30.
The details are as follows: <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: North Carolina Legislative Office Building
Room 544
16 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

  a.. Contact the members of the Senate Finance Committee TODAY. Tell the
members of the committee that you oppose this bill, and urge them to oppose
Senate Bill 460. A phone call would be most effective. E-mail is acceptable,
but we ask that you also call.
Click here for basic phone scripts for breeders and fanciers. <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

The contact information for the committee is as follows: <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator David Hoyle (Co-Chairman)
Phone: (919) 733-5734
E-mail: David.Hoyle@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Daniel Clodfelter (Co-Chairman)
Phone: (919) 715-8331
E-mail: Daniel.Clodfelter@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Clark Jenkins (Co-Chairman)
Phone: (919) 715-3040
E-mail: Clark.Jenkins@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Larry Shaw (Vice-Chairman)
Phone: (919) 733-9349
E-mail: Larry.Shaw@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Fletcher Hartsell, Jr. (Vice-Chairman)
Phone: (919) 733-7223
E-mail: Fletcher.Hartsell@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Charles Albertson
Phone: (919) 733-5705
E-mail: Charlie.Albertson@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Austin Allran
Phone: (919) 733-5876
E-mail: Austin.Allran@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Tom Apodaca
Phone: (919) 733-5745
E-mail: Tom.Apodaca@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Bob Atwater
Phone: (919) 715-3036
E-mail: Bob.Atwater@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Philip Berger
Phone: (919) 733-5708
E-mail: Phil.Berger@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Charlie Dannelly
Phone: (919) 733-5955
E-mail: Charlie.Dannelly@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Eleanor Kinnaird
Phone: (919) 733-5804
E-mail: Ellie.Kinnaird@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Floyd McKissick, Jr.
Phone: (919) 733-4599
E-mail: Floyd.McKissick@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Joe Sam Queen
Phone: (919) 733-3460
E-mail: Joe.Queen@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator David Rouzer
Phone: (919)733-5748
E-mail: David.Rouzer@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator R.C. Soles, Jr.
Phone: (919) 733-5963
E-mail: RC.Soles@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Harris Blake
Phone: (919) 733-4809
E-mail: Harris.Blake@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Julia Boseman
Phone: (919) 715-2525
E-mail: Julia.Boseman@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Andrew Brock
Phone: (919) 715-0690
E-mail: Andrew.Brock@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Harry Brown
Phone: (919) 715-3034
E-mail: Harry.Brown@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Don East
Phone: (919) 733-5743
E-mail: Don.East@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Tony Foriest
Phone: (919) 301-1446
E-mail: Tony.Foriest@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Linda Garrou
Phone: (919) 733-5620
E-mail: Linda.Garrou@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Eddie Goodall
Phone: (919) 733-7659
E-mail: Eddie.Goodall@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Steve Goss
Phone: (919) 733-5742
E-mail: Steve.Goss@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Neal Hunt
Phone: (919) 733-5850
E-mail: Neal.Hunt@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Martin Nesbitt, Jr.
Phone: (919) 715-3001
E-mail: Martin.Nesbitt@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Jean Preston
Phone: (919) 733-5706
E-mail: Jean.Preston@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator William Purcell
Phone: (919) 733-5953
E-mail: William.Purcell@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Tony Rand
Phone: (919) 733-9892
E-mail: Tony.Rand@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Bob Rucho
Phone: (919) 733-5655
E-mail: Bob.Rucho@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Josh Stein
Phone: (919)715-6400
E-mail: Josh.Stein@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Richard Stevens
Phone: (919) 733-5653
E-mail: Richard.Stevens@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator A.B. Swindell
Phone: (919) 715-3030
E-mail: AB.Swindell@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Jerry Tillman
Phone: (919) 733-5870
E-mail: Jerry.Tillman@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator David Weinstein
Phone: (919) 733-5651
E-mail: David.Weinstein@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Senator Dan Blue
Phone: (919) 833-1931
E-mail: Dan.Blue@ncleg.net <\/font><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

For more information, contact AKC\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Government Relations Department at (919)
816-3720; or e-mail doglaw@akc.org. <\/font><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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