BLS in The US Make sure you check al the breeds this may surprise you
Posted On 2009-02-21 , 6:25 AM
Subject: BLS in The US Make sure you check al the breeds this may surprise you
Be and read all the breeds listed at the end of this-it will surprise you..
The following list contains dog breeds, in alphabetical order, that
are either banned from ownership, or restricted so as to make ownership
more difficult than owning other breeds, in legislation either passed,
proposed, or tabled in venues throughout the United States of America.
The breeds are listed by name exactly as they appear in legislation.
Redundancy, or misnaming is due to the wording of codes, and/or
ordinances. Some breeds are named specifically, some breeds are
included by physical description. All dogs are subject to being
named.
Dog ownership is under a barrage of legislation that threatens its
Very existence. The chilling fact is that our dog laws in the United States
of America are riddled with misinformation, urban myth, and blatant
lies. Based upon the egregious fantacies of breed specific
legislation,it does not give us much hope for the rest of America's laws
beyond of the realm of dog legislation. We must ask ourselves, and our
legislators if the rest of our laws are so horrifically flawed.
Breed specific legislation (BSL) sets a legal precedent that empowers
the enacting body to add any or all other breeds of dogs, or domestic
species, with no further public notice. Some breeds are included in
so-called "pit bull" bans or restrictions. There is no breed of dog
that is recognized by any registry as "pit bull" It is an umbrella
Term that covers twenty-five to thirty actual breeds. The term originated
As a means to describe any dog whose owner fought it in the pit. It has
expanded into a very broad, and erroneous legal usage.
Some breeds are named under "wolf-hybrid" bans or restrictions. Common
theory was that all domestic dog breeds were developed from a
proto-wolf ancestor. Now with the advent of the Canine Genome Project
it is a fact proven by DNA that all domestic dog breeds were developed
from canis familaris lupis, a sub-species of the gray wolf. Wolf-
Hybrid bans do, in fact, encompass all domestic breeds of dogs based upon DNA evidence.
Not one of these bans, or restrictions has made our cities, counties
or municipalities safer. All dog owners should be treated equally under
the law, and the public should be equally protected from all
Individual dogs under the law. Responsible Dog Owners of the Western States opposes breed specific legislation. RDOWS encourages the passage of Responsible Dog Owner Legislation that addresses the real problems,
The irresponsible, or negligent dog owner. For a copy of RDOWS Model Dog Owner Regulations please contact any RDOWS state Director, or RDOWS.
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Owners keep pet groomed despite economic woesBY AMY SACKS DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERSaturday, November 29th 2008, 4:00 AM Nancy SacksA golden retriever enjoys a bath at the Dog Wash.Cindy Knoll <http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Cindy+Knoll> is willing tosacrifice her own needs before scrimping on luxury items for her Shih Tzu,Titus."My dog would be the last thing I cut back on," said Knoll<http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Knoll+Inc.> , 30, an interior designerfrom Manhattan <http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Manhattan> .She's hardly alone. Despite the bleak economy, the American Pet ProductManufacturers Association<http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/American+Pet+Products+Manufacturers+Association+Inc.> estimates Americans will spend $43.4 billion this year ontheir pets.Still, many consumers are rethinking expenses, choosing quality and functionover luxury and style on everything from treats and dog beds, to vet careand training."They're still spending, but they're spending differently," said APPMAPresident Bob Vetere <http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Bob+Vetere> of theestimated 71 million U.S. <http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/United+States>pet owners.Pet food is one area where few will compromise. Last year's massive pet foodrecall caused concerned consumers to switch to higher-quality foods - andfew are switching back.Buying in bulk is the best way to save on pet food, says George Zimmerman<http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/George+Zimmerman> , who runs Pet Healthon the upper West Side. "The cost per pound of whatever you're buying isabsolutely less expensive," he said.Randy Doran, who works in publishing, won't skimp on good quality food forCooper, her four-month-old Boston <http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Boston>terrier. In order to cut costs, she buys heartworm prevention andprescription drugs through Petshed.com <http://www.petshed.com/> , an onlineretailer, which charges less than her local vet.Cutting her pup's nails and washing him in the sink saves on grooming costs.And she hopes networking with other Boston terrier owners will help save onfuture doggie day care.It's no surprise that services such as grooming and day care are alsofeeling a tightening of the leash.At Kiki's Spa Boutique in Fort Greene<http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Fort+Greene> and Prospect Heights,Brooklyn <http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Prospect+Heights+(Brooklyn)> ,owner Saron Nurse <http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Saron+Nurse> isoffering creative incentives to lure back wary customers. The "EconomicBailout" promotion offers a 25% discount on a full grooming package, whichstart at $40.Home grooming is one alternative. Those with tiny bathrooms and big dogs,however, can head to the Dog Wash, on MacDougal St., where the cost to scrubyour own pooch is $19, including shampoo and supplies. Visit the store's WebSite at www.dogwashnyc.com <http://www.dogwashnyc.com/> .Services such as pet insurance and vet care are also seeing a shift inspending.Laura Bennett <http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Laura+Bennett> , who runsEmbrace Pet Insurance<http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Embrace+Pet+Insurance> , says an economicdownturn is when buying pet insurance makes sense to plan for a catastrophe,but fewer people are making the commitment.Veterinarian Philip Raclyn of Riverside Animal Hospital<http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Riverside+Animal+Hospital> says thatwhile routine appointments are steady, more people are putting off electivesurgery. He recommends trying to catch problems early, instead of waitingfor them to become big problems.Consider the following cost-saving tips:Compare prices using online resources, such as shopzilla.com<http://www.shopzilla.com/> , pricegrabber.com<http://www.pricegrabber.com/> or googlebase.com<http://www.googlebase.com/> .Buy pet food in bulk. If you don't have a car, find a store that offers adelivery service, to avoid buying from the closest store out of convenience.Shop around for pet insurance. Many policies will discount if you pay infull for a year. If you don't want to invest in a plan, consider PetAssure,which offers a 25% discount on all care from participating veterinarians.Use low-cost spay/neuter services at the Humane Society of New York<http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Humane+Society+of+New+York>(www.humanesocietyny.org <http://www.humanesocietyny.org/> ), which charges$75, or the ASPCA <http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/American+Society+for+the+Prevention+of+Cruelty+to+Animals> 's free spay/neuter mobile van, available to eligibleparticipants (aspca.org <http://www.aspca.org/> ).Don't be shy: Ask around for discounts and specials. For example, Biscuitsand Bath's offers free Monday night playgroups for small and large dogs(www.biscuitsandbath.com <http://www.biscuitsandbath.com/> ). OPINIONDon't tax vet billsSure times are tough, but should animal lovers be footing the bill to closethe budget gap?By Jennifer FearingDecember 8, 2008Across California, municipal animal shelters and humane societies arereporting increases in pet relinquishments this year as high as 30%.Families losing their homes in the credit crisis or losing their jobs aredropping off their Fluffies and Fidos, adding moral and emotional insult toeconomic injury. And Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has found a way to make matters worse.Included in his November budget proposal, but lost amid major political hotpotatoes like the vehicle license fee, was a plan to add a sales tax toveterinary services as part of the solution to the state'smultibillion-dollar budget shortfall. In other words, because state leadersfailed in their basic responsibility to keep government functioning, petowners may have to foot the bill, and pets themselves may pay the ultimateprice. Before anyone thinks pet owners are not a constituency to reckonwith, consider this: California has the highest number of households of anystate -- 7.3 million households, or 57% -- that own a pet, including anestimated 7 million dogs and nearly 9 million cats, according to the lateststatistics from the American Veterinary Medical Assn. In 2006, Californiansspent about $2.7 billion on veterinary services such as routine exams,vaccinations, prescription medications, surgery and emergency care. This does not even include expenditures on veterinary services for themillions of animals that enter California animal shelters each year, thetens of millions of animals raised for food each year on California farms orthe thousands of wild animals aided by local and state agencies every year.For example, the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services writes checks toarea veterinarians totaling $2.4 million annually for spay/neuter andmedical services. With a sales tax possibly increasing to 10.25% in LosAngeles County, the governor's tax idea would thus take nearly a quarter ofa million dollars from these critical local programs that help care forabandoned animals and prevent unwanted births. Under Schwarzenegger's proposal, these medical expenses now would be lumpedinto a proposed category of taxable services such as "appliance andfurniture repair, vehicle repair." Does the governor really think repairingdishwashers and Dodges is the same as "repairing" dogs? The state doesn't tax cosmetic surgeries, so why should we tax an essentialmedical cost for animals? We can't skimp on veterinary care withoutjeopardizing the health and safety of our pets and other animals in ourcollective care. We all know these are difficult times and that lawmakers are under the gunto close an $11-billion gap for this fiscal year alone. And those of us whocan should be prepared to pitch in. But under the governor's plan, many whoare already making tough economic choices would be forced to add as much as10.25% to the cost of veterinary care. This new financial burden would not only result in less medical care foranimals, it would almost certainly result in more dogs and cats beingabandoned or relinquished to animal shelters. It is bad policy that wouldadd to the taxpayers' burden through higher animal-control and shelteringcosts, increase the cost of caring for animals raised for food and be a stepbackward in the otherwise progressive trajectory toward our treatment ofanimals. During a previous budget crisis, Schwarzenegger was dubbed the "petterminator" for proposing to cut state-mandated funding for animal shelters.After an outcry from animal lovers across the state, he quickly scuttled theidea, crediting one of his daughters with pointing out the error of hisways. Let's hope the Schwarzenegger children are paying attention now. Our state'sanimals are counting on their wise and compassionate counsel once again. Jennifer Fearing, based in Sacramento, is the chief economist for the HumaneSociety of the United States.
"Potentially Dangerous Animal Owners" - Linda D. Witouski - November, 2008
At a recent show, I couldn't help but notice the availability of space. Not only was the parking prime, but the space around the rings inside the building was incredible. There were dozens of empty chairs ringside - a commodity generally not so available. It was at that moment that I looked around the building and a queasy feeling crept over me. Not only was this building bare, but the people in attendance were mostly my age. That age where you hope you can begin your downward decent into living in peace and quiet after having been involved in this sport since the crib, and looking forward to those "twilight" years or a dirt nap, whichever. I reached for the judging schedule to see how many Juniors were entered. Nine. Only nine. I realize that the economy could very well have a definite impact on our sport, however, there are other factions that have a hand in it.' It hit me like a brick ! When Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society of the United States said, (1993), "One generation and out. We have no problems with the extinction of domestic animals. They are creations of human selective breeding, it dawned on me that he wasn't only referring to the animals - he was talking about US.
ONE GENERATION AND OUT IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
The animal rights movement pressed into school systems and devised an educational program for every animal venue. Farming, exhibits, zoos, wildlife, environment, veterinarians, companion animals - no stone was left unturned. It doesn't matter what we do, it's surely not in accordance with the animal rights activist groups. Looking around at the very few young people at dog shows,and the lack of newcomers of any age, it's become quite clear that the meaning of "one generation and out" wasn't only meant for the dogs. The animal rights activist movement has taken over the media, veterinarian, public & private schools, animal control & training of those animal control officers as well as lobbyists and legislators. They've infiltrated every thread of what we hold dear. Working together, they have managed to convince everybody and anybody that they are "THE" experts and anything that we do is wrong and a disservice to animals. Young people that we should have taken under our wings have turned to assisting the movement and most unfortunately, will never know the joy of our sport. They will never learn what animal husbandry truly is nor will they ever understand the pride of having bred, loved, cared for and promoted something that upholds the standards that reputable breeders honor. They'll never know that special bond that develops nor will they learn to distinguish between the joy of victory and the agony of defeat. Worse, they may never learn that people are supposed to be able to make choices that best suit them - before it's too late. It's up to all of us to take back what has been stolen from us and to learn, quickly, to work together as one. If we don't take the time to reach out and touch someone now, our sport, our animals and our rights are doomed. If we don't make every effort to bring new people into our fold, who will take over for you when you hang up your leads? Who will preserve and continue to improve your breed and your standards? What difference will all of the health research mean when the results are returned - too late - because you are no longer permitted to have animals or the ones you do have must be spayed & neutered? How will all of that research help when breeding is no longer permitted or the monetary expense to breed far outweighs logic? Are you content to see it all fall by the wayside knowing the only animals the future will see will be in museums or books? The animal rights movement is taking away our future, and we, the majority of the showing populace, are dangerously & extremely close to being - One generation and out.
ENTICING NEWCOMERS or SHOOING THEM AWAY?
A great majority of the showing populace has always had an attitude, particularly when a new person would approach them at a show inquiring about their breed or the dogs being shown. This anomaly existed way back when and it still exists today. Looking back, it's clear that this attitude that some still carry with them, is a great part of the problems today. We actually shooed people away, thinking that our world would never come to an end and there would be plenty more opportunities to advance our 'lines.' The showing fancy wasn't thinking about the future and judging by some still existing attitudes, still aren't realizing the bleak future of our sport confronting us. We live in America and we can do what we want, can't we? Dog shows will always exist...won't they? Worse yet, there are still those individuals that just cannot seem to get along with their own club members and those within their own breeds, insisting on making life difficult for others by continuing to add fuel to whatever fire some disgruntled person started for no apparent reason other than their own agenda. Some would suggest that those reasons include selfishness, jealousy and just plain hatred for anybody that might be doing better in the sport than others or those really dangerous persons that think that "they know it all" without having the experience of those before them whom they should be learning from. All of these factors are nothing more than additions to the animal rights movement. If you are one of these, you might as well join forces with the opposition and stop hiding behind your animals. If you believe that your actions against others will keep you safe, be forewarned that you are not exempt from that knock on the door. Every person within your club or breed that you destroy, demean or otherwise terrorize, adds another nail to the coffin we are all facing. What kind of message are you sending to younger people or any other persons that might have an interest in our sport when they discover that those who have been in the sport 'forever' seem to be hell bent on destroying each other and that they are incapable of working together or helping each other? How in the world can you educate or assist a NEW person interested in the sport or your breed when you can't seem to find the time to stop fighting amongst your peers and become that helpful educator?
IT DOESN'T AFFECT ME - WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT
I actually have grown fond of this ridiculous comment because it gives me the opportunity to explain what it actually means and why those who use this lame excuse are definitely closer to being one generation and out than those who understand the circumstances. Let me set the record straight using a few of the popular "reasons" I have been given over the years. Everything that goes on in the animal world, especially legislatively, affects everybody. Cropping and docking. You don't crop or dock, either by choice (while still available) or because you don't have a breed that requires or prefers it. That doesn't mean that you should sit back ignoring that ban, law or ordinance and not assist those breeds that DO, for rest assured, along with that cropping/docking issue, another issue will follow that WILL affect you and your breed. By not assisting, you are allowing for your own loss of freedom of choice. Mandatory spay/neuter laws. You don't live there so it doesn't affect you, but if you don't assist that area, it surely WILL affect you in short order for it will continue to spread like a California wildfire if everybody continues to believe that 'it doesn't affect me'. Maybe not today, but what will tomorrow bring to your neighborhood, state, city, town or county? BSL, breed specific legislation. You don't have "one of those breeds". Are you sure? It wouldn't take more than an animal hating neighbor, mailperson, meter reader, delivery person or some unruly kid from up the street to report your five pound, barking, snarling, fence running 'potentially dangerous dog' even if the dog wasn't lucky enough to get a bite in ! The next thing you know, officials are at your house and you are subjected to defending yourself and trying to get your dog out of protective custody all at great expense. It IS important for everybody to work together for make no mistake, it will come to you just like it came to the other guy. You remember him - the one that kept saying that it didn't affect him? So, those of you that use the old 'it doesn't affect me' excuse, think about it before you say it or come up with something better.
Of all the emails I receive, the most common is "What can I do about it? It's just the way it is." This is not true and you are only deceiving yourself if you believe that. You, we, are the only ones that CAN do something about it. We are the ones that are losing our integrity, pride and reputations and the irony is that it's being taken from us by those who don't have near the 'expertise' that we have. What they do have is talent in "marketing, promoting and fund raising". It's up to all of us to become astute in these same areas, reverse the current trend and take back what is ours. Need a few common suggestions? Here, let me help you out ...Advertise for new club members, start a kennel club/breed club blog, hold fun events for the public, stop by that place that you are 'sure' is a puppy mill, visit that commercial kennel - get to know them before you make any comments, offer tips and suggestions, help them, listen to them, befriend them, educate them and be educated in return - go over to Farmer Bob's, step over those cow paddies and talk to him, ask him if he knows his right to farm or raise livestock is endangered, go to schools and ask to speak to the children, make arrangements to take dogs with you, get media attention by working with children - sponsoring adoption days (purebred or otherwise) or turning your club classes into a class to teach responsible animal ownership and safety around dogs and invite parents as well as senior citizens, get them to help with fundraising, stop by your town hall and ask for the meeting agenda, check for any agenda subject animal related and attend the meeting, talk to churches, hunters, any sportsmen, call a special kennel club or breed club meeting of those members that are still active (before they hang up their leads or take that dirt nap) and discuss ideas, research your towns and participate in events offered, check with girl scouts, boy scouts, invite them to your shows or public events, attend council meetings, introduce yourself, (invite them to your events & shows,too), and get involved with rescue work in your breed. Pure breed rescue is one of the biggest problems that we have - every time one shows up in some shelter, every breeder is accused of putting it there - the fingers don't only point to the irresponsible breeders. We are all affected and the time has now come to be effective rather than affected.
USE THAT TOOL THAT'S ON YOUR SHOULDERS
The AKC has many informative brochures, flyers and pamphlets that can be placed in assorted locations and they have educational programs that can be used in school systems. They can provide you with CD's, DVD's, classroom workbooks for teachers and a large assortment of other publications that can be used for just about any venue, including legislators. Take advantage of them. Utilize the tools that are available to you, especially that one that sits on your shoulders... and get creative. We are losing everything that we've worked so hard to achieve. We're losing our 'expert' title, our rights, our freedom of choice, our animals - and it just keeps coming with no end in sight, except our demise. There are many other organizations, pet law lists, and breed legislation lists that are jam packed with good information that you can use. All you need to do is ... DO IT - before it's too late to do, and my friends, that time is quick approaching. The plane is circling the airport for a landing and we need more people standing on the runway....!
THE CHALLENGE
The dog fancy is generally not very laid back and those that I know will fight to the bitter end about any subject We've always had the spit 'n' fire to strike back. Where is that aggressiveness now? For those that have told me that they fear some sort of retaliation, know that the more visible you are, the less likely you are to be targeted. With that said, how many of you will step up and start working toward reversing the travesty befalling us? How many of you will make an effort to stop using derogatory terms or take the time to educate? How many will prove that they are part of the dedicated fancy and work together to make a difference?
And, last, but not least, I don't want to forget about those in the sport that I mentioned earlier who are still intent on being vicious towards their comrades. Those who can't seem to get past making their own breed and club members miserable and those who can't stop complaining about or accusing their peers of some heinous crime, hi volume breeders or commercial facilities. You have a "special gift" and it's time for you to put it to better use against those who would see you dog-less, or just let us all know when you fall off the fence into the AR pit so we can start working on a "potentially dangerous animal owner" law.
Linda D. Witouski
AKC Judge & Delegate
AKC SC Legislation Representative
Legislation Chair, BOD & Delegate - Myrtle Beach Kennel Club, Inc.
Legislation Chair - Minature Pinscher Club of America, Inc.
Legislation Chair - Yankee Miniature Pinscher Club, Inc.
SC Camo Coalition Steering Committee
SC Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses
Legislation Editor & Investigative Reporter - National Pet Press/The Dog Press
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Why is HSUS Helping a Terrorist Group Raise Money
Posted On 2009-02-21 , 6:17 AM
Full page ad in the NY Times today, page A39. Contents as follows.
Why is the Humane Society of the United States Helping a Terrorist Group
Raise Money?
On Saturday, a Humane Society of the United Stats vice president will deliver a keynote speech at a fundraiser for an animal-rights terrorist grouop.
The Humane Society of the United States claims to oppose violence in the name of animal rights. But on Saturday it's helping raise money for the Humane League of Philadelphia, an organization allied with a vicious, violent gang of convicted animal rights terrorists.
The Humane League of Philadelphia was founded as "SHAC Philly," a chapter of
Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC).
The FBI calls SHAC a "terrorist" group. Its tactics have included death
threats, violent assaults, blackmail, and arson.
In 2006, SHAC was convicted on federal terrorism charges. Its national
leaders remain in federal prison.
Also in 2006, the Humane League of Philadelphia's president was convicted of
Making Terrorist Threats against an employee of a drug company.
According to media reports, he threatened to kill her children.
Judges have issued three different restraining orders against the Humane
League of Philadelphia and its president, in order to protect biomedical
research companies and their business associates from violence, vandalism,
stalking, and identity theft.
The Humane League of Philadelphia is required by law to post these
restraining orders on its own Internet home page.
(Following is a diagram with boxes and arrows, showing the evolution of the
Humane League of Philadelphia.)
2001 Violent American animal-rights radicals start "SHAC USA," basing their
operations in Philadelphia.
July 2002 Philadelphia SHAC activists establish a local chapter called
"SHACE Philly."
Nov. 2002 SHAC Philly changes its name to "Hugs For Puppies."
Mar. 2006 SHAC USA and six of its national leaders are convicted on federal
terrorism charges.
Nov. 2006 The president of Hugs For Puppies is convicted of Making
Terroristic Threats against the children of a pharmaceutical company
employee.
May 2008 Hugs For Puppies changes its name to "The Humane League of
Philadelphia."
Nov. 2008 The Humane League of Philadelphia announces that a Humane Society
of the United States vice president will keynote its Dec. 13 holiday
fundraising gala.
The Humane Society of the United States claims to be a mainstream, peaceful
advocate for animals. Why is it helping a terrorist group raise money?
There's a lot you don't know about the Humane Society of the United States.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!!! PLEASE PASS ON TO ANY YOU MAY KNOW!!!! Please read this, a big danger for dogs and kids. Karen is doing something to try to stop the sale of this, also the USA needs to be strict on what is imported from India and China and we need to be very cautious. We have suffered a terrible, terrible tragedy last Wed. December 3rd 2008 !! Two, beloved Cavaliers of mine, Haley and Zoe both ate potpourri from a decorative basket in my living room . Within hours, they were vomiting it, convulsing and going into total body rigidity and shock. We took them to the after hours clinic, they had no idea what it could be and wouldn't listen to me about them vomiting potpourri at home and how I had such concerns about the toxic effects of it. They treated symptoms. We transferred them to our day vet. He also wouldn't listen to me about the potpourri theory. He said they had "strychnine" poisoning symptoms. I kept telling him that the potpourri was Made In India, sold by a company in California and sold at my local WalMart. My heart told me that it was the culprit of their condition. They declined rapidly throughout the day and we transferred them back to the after hours clinic for a second night. At midnight, I made the agonizing decision to put them to sleep. Haley was in constant seizures that wouldn't stop, fluid was filling up in her lungs, body temp was dropping on both of them, Zoe was lying almost lifeless on the table, struggling with every breath she took. Every muscle was completely rigid, you couldn't even move her. I have devoted the last couple of days (now that I can get out of bed and function) to researching my concerns with the potpourri and have since found out I was right............there is a lab in England that has case studies on toxic potpourri from India!! The toxin....strychnine, which in it's commercial source, comes from a certain tree grown in India. I am completely heart broken over this. Please be aware of the potential toxins in any and all stuff like this in our homes. I would've never guessed this could happen but when I saw them both "playing" in the potpourri and then after about two hours saw the symptoms of a poisoning, I just put two and two together. Hug your babies, Love them and always take lots of photos along the way...it helps later on, trust me. Karen Cantner, Heartland Kennels, Evansville, Indiana USA