Dear Dog Lovers:
House Bills 2525 and 2532 are Advancing!
Thanks to the dedication of Pennsylvania dog lovers who called, wrote and emailed their representatives, these two important pieces of legislation have moved out of committee and on to the House of Representatives for a vote.
While this is a huge step forward, there is still work to be done.
The bills have passed their first hurdle, but there are many more steps they must take before getting to the Governor for signature to become law. There is opposition to these bills, and time is running out to get them passed in 2008. Not passing these bills now could mean Pennsylvania dogs living in commercial kennels would spend another winter in the freezing cold and rain.
Protecting Dogs:
Among other protections for dogs, H.B. 2525 doubles the minimum floor space for dogs and requires solid flooring, as well as access to an outdoor exercise area twice the size of the dog’s primary enclosure. The legislation would also mandate annual veterinary care, and eliminate the stacking of cages for adult dogs.
Improvements to the welfare of all dogs are included in H.B. 2532. Specifically, debarking, the practice of cutting or destroying a dog’s vocal cords, would only be done by a veterinarian, as would surgical or cesarean birth. Tail docking would be allowed by individual owners until the dog is three days old, after which point it must be done by a veterinarian.
House Bill 2525 requires solid flooring, alleviating the problems associated with wire floors.
Click here to read about some of the myths surrounding the legislation.
Click here to read real life examples of the need for new dog laws.
Here's how you can help to pass this important legislation!
Make your voice heard. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is currently reviewing both bills, and legislators need to hear from those who want to see improvements to commercial breeding kennels. Call your representatives today. Click here for their contact information.
For more information, visit http://www.doglawaction.com/.
House Bills 2525 and 2532 are Advancing!
Thanks to the dedication of Pennsylvania dog lovers who called, wrote and emailed their representatives, these two important pieces of legislation have moved out of committee and on to the House of Representatives for a vote.
While this is a huge step forward, there is still work to be done.
The bills have passed their first hurdle, but there are many more steps they must take before getting to the Governor for signature to become law. There is opposition to these bills, and time is running out to get them passed in 2008. Not passing these bills now could mean Pennsylvania dogs living in commercial kennels would spend another winter in the freezing cold and rain.
Protecting Dogs:
Among other protections for dogs, H.B. 2525 doubles the minimum floor space for dogs and requires solid flooring, as well as access to an outdoor exercise area twice the size of the dog’s primary enclosure. The legislation would also mandate annual veterinary care, and eliminate the stacking of cages for adult dogs.
Improvements to the welfare of all dogs are included in H.B. 2532. Specifically, debarking, the practice of cutting or destroying a dog’s vocal cords, would only be done by a veterinarian, as would surgical or cesarean birth. Tail docking would be allowed by individual owners until the dog is three days old, after which point it must be done by a veterinarian.
House Bill 2525 requires solid flooring, alleviating the problems associated with wire floors.
Click here to read about some of the myths surrounding the legislation.
Click here to read real life examples of the need for new dog laws.
Here's how you can help to pass this important legislation!
Make your voice heard. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is currently reviewing both bills, and legislators need to hear from those who want to see improvements to commercial breeding kennels. Call your representatives today. Click here for their contact information.
For more information, visit http://www.doglawaction.com/.
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