German Shepherd dog

Another PETA trick huh?

This is bullcrap to pay $500 dollars a year just to have unaltered animals....

What a fricken rip off.

Did they have a public hearing on this? That is crazy.

All I know is that whenit was mentioned that one of  the topics of agenda at Monday's City Council meeting was anounced, there was a large number of citizens that voiced there disapproval of this ordinance, so the city has moved the location of the meeting to another location to accomodate the large number of people (pet owners, protestors, etc.) attending the meeting. I'm trying to find out where it will be.

Debbie

My vision for the USA (and not Canada otherwise I would have said Norh America), is that we can visit the canine in a zoo one day with our children. 

Okay guys I found a little bit more information. From what I gather, since this meeting has been moved from their  usual meeting  place the city council does not want the public there. Here is the link:

http://cbs11tv.com/local/Dallas.pet.owners.2.708822.html

Debbie

I notice they start out in the big cities.    Country folk would not be so quick to pass such laws.    I hope in the up coming elections we vote out every politition currently serving a term just to make a statement if nothing else.   Nothings being done anywhere that seems to make sense.    Oh well, I better watch my back yard, I can't do anything about yours.

Oh geez, each time I read more it just seems to get worse.  On April 12, 2008 the Dallas Chapter 7Animal Ordinance    Revision is on a fast track with the mayor saying he will get this passed within 30 days (from April 2)!

Animal Services Director Willie McDaniel publicly stated that no Breeder Permits will be issued in residentially zoned areas, virtually making this a ban on all breeding!

What is next?? I don't live in Dallas, but I know several breeders in Dallas and they are not "puppy mills". This will affect them.

Debbie

And the beat goes on. All dog breeders/owners opposed to this type legislature need to understand one very important thing - you cannot sit  back  smugly feeling all fat and happy like some here  thinking it's not going to happen to you since you live in suburbia. It starts with an urban nanny law and quickly spreads to the rural areas. All the politicos will want their pieces of the pie; if it makes money for Dallas or LA, it will make money for the outlying communities. Also PETA et al are never going to rest until every single dog owner in this entire country cannot breed dogs as long as there are dogs in shelters. They contribute to the re-election campaigns of many of the legisaltors who are pushing the spay/neuter laws in their respective states.  The attitude - so what, I live in the country, it ain't gonna happen to me any time soon is twisted logic as well as just plain short sighted and stupid.  You still need to be concerned and and become a part of the community who opposes such legislation; go to these meetings with an attorney versed in dog law. Otherwise, it's only a matter of time. Dallas and LA are the protocol  locations for this  type of legislature.

Not to mention it will almost be impossible to enforce this ordinance and will require a load of additional employees. Hunte Corp will probably be exempt as they buy the litters, I don't think they are actually the breeder of record.

BTW the CA law is being challenged by "The American Sporting Dog Alliance". If anyone is interested, I'll include the link to their site and you can surf around and see what they are planning.

http://www.americansportingdogalliance.org