[Tuesday, December 02, 2008]
New "Political" Peta
Meet The New, "Political" PETA. Its Initials Are H-S-U-S.
We've been saying it for years, and this weekend Americans across the country saw it in big, front page-sized letters: Wayne Pacelle's Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is an animal rights group.
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[Tuesday, November 25, 2008]
Petland's Open letter to HSUS
After reviewing hours of footage on the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Web site video archive, Petland, Inc. has discovered that numerous images and footage in the video HSUS released about Petland were actually taken from unrelated HSUS stories.
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[Friday, November 21, 2008]
AKC's response to AVMA ear cropping and tail docking
New York, NY (November 21, 2008) -- The American Kennel Club® was advised this week of the AVMA’s newly amended policy on ear cropping and tail docking following its adoption by the AVMA Executive Board at the recommendation of their Committee on Animal Welfare on November 15, 2008.
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[Friday, November 21, 2008]
AVMA's response
AVMA has already received 'slams' on this and they will only take into consideration those letters of substance that is backed with data/studies that show the dog/s have a distinct advantage by these surgical procedures.
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[Friday, November 21, 2008]
AVMA rule against ear cropping and docking
The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for cosmetic purposes The AVMA encourages the elimination of ear cropping and tail docking from breed standards.
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[Thursday, November 20, 2008]
2009 Animal Rights Agenda for VA!!!
Virginia Voters for Animal Welfare
Alert 11/19/08 2009 Legislation
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[Saturday, November 15, 2008]
Louisville, KY
For those living in Louisville, KY: Metro Animal Services now has in place a Task Force which is operating under color of law, illegally seizing animals.
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[Saturday, November 15, 2008]
Fredericksburg, VA
Mandatory sterilization of animals: Not the answer
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[Saturday, November 15, 2008]
Columbia, MO
COLUMBIA - An ordinance that could raise fees for people whose unspayed or unneutered animals are impounded by Animal Control was discussed Thursday night at the Columbia/Boone County Board of Health meeting.
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[Saturday, November 15, 2008]
Greenville, TN
A special subcommittee to explore a possible spay and neuter law for Greene County was formed Wednesday during a meeting of the Greene County's Commission's Animal Control Committee.
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[Saturday, November 15, 2008]
CONGRATULATIONS NEW FULL MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES
The USNMC would like to congratulate the following individuals for being voted into the USNMC as FULL members - WAY TO GO EVERYONE!!!!!!!
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[Wednesday, October 22, 2008]
THE USNMC WELCOMES OUR NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS!
CONGRATULATIONS and welcome from the USNMC to Tom Bell, Maryann Whitehead and Theresa Almeida, our new Associate Members! We are so happy to have you join us and look forward to your participation in the USNMC!
[Sunday, September 28, 2008]
Spay/Neuter Law To Be Enforced
Los Angeles, CA
VARIOUS LOCATIONS-Per a law signed by Mayor Villaraigosa, all dogs and cats over four months of age in the City of Los Angeles will be required to be spayed or neutered. The law will apply to the greater Los Angeles area.
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[Wednesday, September 24, 2008]
Fultondale, Alabama BSL
The Fultondale City Council Friday approved an ordinance to ban what it considers dangerous dogs from the city.
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[Wednesday, September 24, 2008]
Crufts in Trouble!!
A while ago, I wrote about an AR movement afoot in Europe to ban breeding of certain breeds of dogs which AR people consider to be "deformed."
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[Wednesday, September 24, 2008]
Jackson, OHIO
Proposed "vicious dogs" legislation was introduced Monday night by township trustees. A vote will be taken Oct. 14.
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[Tuesday, September 23, 2008]
Support Florida!!
NAIA Trust of Florida needs your help. The Animal Rights activists are going county by county in Florida and passing coercive, and unconstitutional laws which affects responsible owners' ability to keep and enjoy their pets.
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[Tuesday, September 23, 2008]
Winston, NC -- Aggressive Dog Proposal
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) -- Commissioners will take up a possible solution to Forsyth County's problem of aggressive dogs at Monday night's meeting.
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[Tuesday, September 23, 2008]
ENTRIES CLOSE !!
Entries for the Garden State Neapolitan Mastiff Club Specialty shows to be held on Sunday, October 12, 2008 with Breeder-Judge Mrs. Sharon Costello and Monday, October 13, 2008 with Breeder-Judge Mr. Charles Costello close at noon on Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
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[Friday, September 12, 2008]
Concerned Dog Owners of California!
CDOC FILES FOR A MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST STERILIZATION OF 4 MONTH OLD PUPPIES AND KITTENS.
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[Friday, September 12, 2008]
Chicago Mandatory MSN Update
We received notice that PetPAC has today sent a mailing that declares as its purpose the solicitation of funds to be used in the fight against the proposed Chicago Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance.
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[Friday, September 12, 2008]
Massachusetts AKC ALERT!!!
In a stunning procedural move, Massachusetts House Bill 1948, which was a reasonable and non-discriminatory dangerous dog bill supported by both the AKC and the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs, has been replaced by House Bill 5092, a conglomeration of many anti-dog, anti-responsible breeder, and anti-responsible owner proposals.
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[Tuesday, September 09, 2008]
AKC's September Chairman's Report
The American Kennel Club faces enormous challenges in reversing the continuing decline in registrations.
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[Thursday, September 04, 2008]
Michigan Breeder Bill Introduced - AKC ALERT!
Yesterday, Representative Bill Caul of Mt. Pleasant introduced Michigan House Bill 6395, which proposes to strictly regulate virtually all responsible dog breeders.
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[Thursday, August 28, 2008]
HAZEL PARK, MI -- City council members Tuesday voted unanimously to put tighter restrictions in place for those who own of pit bull-type dogs.
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[Thursday, August 28, 2008]
MI Farmington Hills Dangerous Dog Law
Pet owners in Farmington Hills are now officially on notice that if their animal is aggressive or attacks, there are consequences.
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[Wednesday, August 20, 2008]
ATIMANA and Neogram Ballot Results
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[Saturday, August 16, 2008]
One Person's response to AKC "Neutral" stand on CA1634
Dear AKC: From your form letter response: We cannot continue to oppose the bill as the amended bill language addresses responsible dog ownership issues.
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[Saturday, August 16, 2008]
CA needs YOUR help! NOW- CA 1634
We've all got strong feelings about the AKC action on AB 1634. If this doesn't lead to cleaning house at the board of directors -- they are the ones who are responsible for this debacle -- I don't know what it will take.
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[Thursday, August 14, 2008]
AKC takes "Neutral" stand on CA 1634
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[Thursday, August 14, 2008]
URGENT!! CA Amended 1634
The American Sporting Dog Alliance (http://www.americansportingdogalliance.org) is urging all Californians to act quickly to inform your senator that you remain opposed to this new legislation
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[Wednesday, August 13, 2008]
REMINDER TO ASSOCIATE MEMBERS!!
If you have been an associate member in good standing for a year or more in the USNMC, now would be a great time to upgrade your status to FULL MEMBERSHIP!! Download the application membership under 'forms', complete and sign it, and submit it with completed and signed sponsor forms from two (2) USNMC Full Members in good standing with the USNMC. For more information, please contact Cathy White at catherinewm@cs.com.
[Wednesday, August 06, 2008]
Down to the Wire for California!!!
AB 1634 will be voted on in the full California State Senate sometime on or after Thursday, August 7, 2008.
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[Wednesday, August 06, 2008]
Taking Action for Animals
On Saturday, Americans saw the dark side of the animal rights movement when unknown activists firebombed two University of California Santa Cruz biomedical researchers.
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[Wednesday, August 06, 2008]
CA - FORCED spay/neuter update: Amended, still alive
In Calfornia, the new AB 1634, which makes spayed and neutered pets the status quo, with no exceptions
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[Wednesday, August 06, 2008]
Chicago & HSUS Mandatory Spay/Castrate
HSUS Weighs in on Chicago Mandatory Spay/Castrate On July 29, Ald. Edward M. Burke (14th) and Ald. Virginia A. Rugai (19th) presented their draft mandatory spay/castrate ordinance to Chicago's Joint Committee on Finance and License and Consumer Protection.
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[Thursday, July 31, 2008]
AKC Challenges Denver Ban
The American Kennel Club(r) (AKC(r) will be joining Karen R. Breslin of the Progressive Law Center, LLC of Lakewood, Colorado and the Washington D.C. office of Kaye Scholer LLP in representing dog-owning plaintiffs Sonya Dias and others who are asserting that the Denver ordinance banning pit bulls within the city limits is unconstitutional.
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[Friday, July 25, 2008]
ATTENTION: CURRENT ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Have you been an Associate Member for more than a year? Is your current membership up-to-date?
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[Thursday, July 24, 2008]
AKC urgent Alert - Chicago City Council considers MANDATORY spay/neuter
The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance will hold a joint hearing with the Committee on License and Consumer Protection on Tuesday July 29th to discuss a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance.
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[Thursday, July 03, 2008]
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS-WELCOME PACKETS HAVE BEEN MAILED!
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[Wednesday, June 25, 2008]
Amended CA 1634 Passes
Today, the California Senate Local Government Committee passed, by a 3-2 vote, California Assembly Bill 1634 with amendments taken by the author
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[Tuesday, June 24, 2008]
California bill criminalizes Dog Owners Based Upon Allegations
A senate committee is expected to vote this week on an amended version of California’s Mandatory Spay/Neuter legislation. Sporting dog owners must contact members of the committee today to protect their rights.
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[Wednesday, June 18, 2008]
AKC Alert - NY
New York State Senator Andrew J. Lanza of Staten Island has introduced Senate Bill 8546, which seeks to dramatically change the state's "pet dealer" laws
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[Thursday, June 12, 2008]
2009 USNMC Nationals
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[Saturday, May 03, 2008]
New Website!
Today sees the unveiling of the new website for the USNMC. We've got a new design, new hosting, and all new content. Come visit us and check it out!