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Editors note:
Who's looking out for you? No, it isn't John Stossel, it's
the website that knows what Private Breeders
face, cares about preserving the only class of Breeders who
still uphold the original AKC Mission Statement; it is TheDogPlace
which has accomplished significant results on behalf of
purebred dogs and Private Breeders!
If you plan to remain a a Private Breeder of quality dogs, you will be interested in the following.....
Handy
Links
what AKC says about its lobbying effort and and what
non-doggy experts thought it said when they read it.
read both here
AKC Interview
July Editorial
BOYCOTT California!
CFA Update on CA bill
and more on the way!
Also from Cindy Cooke:
Puppy Farmer
I'm not a Dog Breeder, I'm
a Puppy Farmer!
Cooke On Case - Against PAWS
Understand why Breeders
and Organizations object to PAWS
Raleigh, NC Debate
PAWS "The Fancy" Divided
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CA Goose “Cooked”
…. but only partially done
- Cindy Cooke, Legislative
Specialist
July 2007 - Whether he knows it or not, California
Assemblyman Lloyd Levine did a big favor for the dog and cat owners
of California and the rest of the country, too. The early successes
of AB 1634 galvanized dog and cat owners and made them truly
understand the serious threat of the animal rights movement. The
other good thing that came out of this battle was that dog people
from all walks--show people and hunters, pet people and breeders,
AKC people and UKC people, all came together for the fight of their
lives.
Unfortunately, a statewide battle is a comparatively easy battle. I
think the next thing to expect is that the AB 1634 supporters will
go home and try to introduce similar legislation in every city or
county in California. These types of bills are much harder to fight
and will require continued cooperation from all the groups that came
together to oppose AB 1634. More than ever, we will need to court
the media in every community to get our message out.
My role in this battle was pretty simple and straightforward. I
wrote letters and made phone calls. I sent e-mails and faxes until
the faxes in the state capitol gave out! However, many, many UKC dog
owners were on the front line of this fight, attending every meeting
and rally. Plott Hound breeder Irv Corbin, Rebel Pride Plotts, was a
real irresistible force, and we felt fortunate to have such a
fighter on our side.
I am a little concerned that the National Animal Interest Alliance
is NOT getting as much credit as it deserves for its part in
defeating AB 1634. NAIA works quietly and efficiently, so its
effectiveness can sometimes be overlooked. It was NAIA's
behind-the-scenes work that resulted in the change of position by
CVMA, and it was the loss of CVMA support that really turned the
tide against Levine. Since NAIA is often too modest to shout about
its achievements, I hope TheDogPress will give them the credit they
deserve. I believe that NAIA will be the NRA for animal owners if we
will all get behind and support this outstanding organization.
Related Articles on HB 1634
LEGISLATION PULLED
LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
CA GOOSE COOKED
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