tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71452824449008362702012-01-24T11:10:54.003-06:00BuLLDoGs in the NEWS by SodaroBulldogs.comBuLLDoGs in the NEWS is a simple blog to get the news out to the public of what is going on with the word BULLDOG. :)Tony Sodaronoreply@blogger.comBlogger21871100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145282444900836270.post-77207286898840305132012-01-24T11:10:00.001-06:002012-01-24T11:10:54.026-06:00[TX_RPOA_E-News] Alpha Tex wins in court but where are the dogs?<span style="display:none"> </span> <!--~-|**|PrettyHtmlStartT|**|-~--> <div id="ygrp-mlmsg" style="position:relative;"> <div id="ygrp-msg" style="z-index: 1;"> <!--~-|**|PrettyHtmlEndT|**|-~--> <div id="ygrp-text" > <p>TX-RPOA E-News<br> >From RPOA Texas Outreach and<br> Responsible Pet Owners Alliance<br> Crossposting is encouraged.<br> January 24, 2012<br> <br> RPOA has always had an interest in the property rights of animal owners in <br> Texas.<br> Animal seizures in our state have escalated into an everyday occurence since <br> Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) got a bill passed at the state <br> legislature in 2003, taking away the right of appeal for animal owners whose <br> animals were seized. Seized animals no longer had to be held for two years <br> for appeals to be made and the seizures began! Ten days for a hearing and <br> it was over, animals gone, never to be seen again.<br> RPOA has worked each legislative session and got the appeal process restored <br> but THLN has succeeded in making the excessive bond requirement impossible <br> for low income animal owners to meet. So more work to be done.<br> <br> Many times constitutional rights have been violated as animals are our <br> "property." We want to keep it that way in order to love, care for and <br> protect them from all harm. You can't just walk in and take them away!<br> Humane societies use seizures as fundraisers which is why the media is <br> always invited. There's never an opportunity to correct any problems. They <br> confiscate ALL the animals that usually happen coincidentally to be purebred <br> dogs. Few are mixed breed dog seizures.<br> <br> Congratulations to Mark and Sandra Smith for winning their court case, but <br> at great expense to their health, livelihood and reputation. Their lives <br> will never be the same.<br> ______________________________<br> <br> <a href="http://www.myfoxlubbock.com/news/local/story/Lubbock-sandra-smith-alpha-tex-dogs-returned/6r4_s0MmcU67F5yjPihqIg.cspx">http://www.myfoxlubbock.com/news/local/story/Lubbock-sandra-smith-alpha-tex-dogs-returned/6r4_s0MmcU67F5yjPihqIg.cspx</a><br> <br> Alpha Tex dogs to be returned as soon as they can be found<br> <br> Attorneys for both sides are working out the process for returning about 200<br> dogs to Alpha Tex Kennels near Lockney. A jury in<br> Canyon Friday determined owners Mark and Sandra Smith did not treat the<br> canines cruelly.Floyd County's sheriff seized the dogs after<br> receiving an animal welfare complaint in September. West Texas Humane<br> Society volunteers coordinated placing them in foster<br> locations across the state.<br> Attorney David Guinn, who's not connected to the case, said reuniting the<br> Smiths with their dogs could be a long difficult process<br> and is new legal territory.<br> "Everything in this statute, for good or not, is geared toward the State of<br> Texas. So now it came out differently," Guinn said. "The<br> state didn't get lucky. People on a jury heard the whole case for a week and<br> made a decision that the law doesn't really speak to.<br> Now what do they do?"<br> A written statement from the Humane Society of West Texas said while the<br> organization disagrees with the verdict in the case, it is<br> working with lawyers to ensure compliance with the court's orders. The HSWT<br> is also asking foster caregivers to call or email the<br> organization if they have not already been contacted.<br> The Humane Society of West Texas released this statement:<br> While we disagree with verdict in the case, we are working with the lawyers<br> involved to ensure the return of the dogs in compliance<br> with the Court's orders. 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Interesting to see Texas attorneys Randy Turner and Yolanda <br> Eisenstein mentioned below - present and past chairmen of the Animal Law <br> Section of the Texas State Bar. We know them well. RPOA's flyer on the Pet <br> "Guardian" word can be found here:<br> <a href="http://www.rpoatexasoutreach.org/Brochurs_Flyers/Flyer%20-%20Guardian.pdf">http://www.rpoatexasoutreach.org/Brochurs_Flyers/Flyer%20-%20Guardian.pdf</a><br> Read TAC's message below.<br> .............................................................<br> <br> THE ANIMAL COUNCIL UPDATES<br> January 22, 2012<br> Last publication date 1/14/12<br> Our 22nd Year<br> <br> IN THIS ISSUE:<br> * ABA CLE FIDO PROGRAM FOLLOWUP<br> * CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 2012: BUDGET; PET GROOMERS<br> <br> AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION Continuing Ed program on January 18, noted in the<br> January 14 Updates featured a panel of three well-known attorneys from the<br> animal protection sector. They would all like to think of the animal<br> subjects of their cases as more special than property but struggle to find<br> useful means other than property or other traditional areas of law. We<br> have<br> yet to hear any practitioners long for "animal rights", either in theory or<br> practice, leaving theory to academia. Each made thoughtful, interesting<br> presentations, but surprisingly, or maybe not, the program ended in dead<br> silence after Moderator Yolanda Eisenstein asked what they saw as the legal<br> implications, or will there be, of the evolution of owner to guardian, pet<br> to<br> companion animal. Adam Karp deferred to Randy Turner, who said it must be<br> a hard question, because there is just silence. Barbara Gislasan cited a<br> Texas case where the court "went ballistic" where a person had been called a<br> "managing conservator" when the term is only for humans. Ms. Eisenstein<br> opined there may be no answer since statutes using "guardian" for animals<br> still mean owners.<br> <br> The shock of this silence was three usually loquacious attorneys not<br> uttering the typical sound bytes - "abuse would be prevented" or "the status<br> of<br> animals would be elevated". The non-shock of the silence is that<br> attorneys who handle on real cases with real people, real animals and real<br> outcomes<br> probably do understand that using property law with selected, rational<br> arguments about the best interests of an animal is and will be better than<br> the<br> uncertainty of untried concepts and subjective, potentially unworkable<br> standards. A good answer might have been the devil we know is better than<br> the one we do not.<br> *****<br> <br> CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE is ramping up for the second year of its 2-year<br> Session, with both carryover "2-year" bills and new bills. Friday,<br> February<br> 24 is the final date for introduction of new bills. The most problematic<br> ones usually appear later rather than sooner, often because the author and<br> sponsors cannot clearly articulate proposals. We will be adding bills to<br> the 2012 Bill Tracking Table regularly and this year returning to<br> publishing<br> initial assessments.<br> _<a href="http://www.theanimalcouncil.com/CA2012.html_">http://www.theanimalcouncil.com/CA2012.html_</a><br> (<a href="http://www.theanimalcouncil.com/CA2012.html">http://www.theanimalcouncil.com/CA2012.html</a>)<br> <br> CA SB 957 and AB 1463 are this year's massive budget bills containing, "<br> 3) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 17581 of the Government Code, the<br> mandates identified in the following schedule are specifically identified by<br> the Legislature for suspension during the 2012-13 fiscal year...... (d)<br> Animal Adoption (Ch. 752, Stats. 1998) (04-PGA-01, 98-TC-110)" This refers<br> to the reimbursable portions of the Hayden bill. To understand what this<br> had included and had not, see State Controller's State Mandated Claim<br> Instructions for Animal Adoption, Nov 2010<br> _<a href="http://www.theanimalcouncil.com/files/CA_State_Mandates_reimbursement_claim">http://www.theanimalcouncil.com/files/CA_State_Mandates_reimbursement_claim</a><br> _instructions_-_animal_adoption_Nov_11.pdf_<br> (<a href="http://www.theanimalcouncil.com/files/CA_State_Mandates_reimbursement_claim_instructions_-_animal_adoption_">http://www.theanimalcouncil.com/files/CA_State_Mandates_reimbursement_claim_instructions_-_animal_adoption_</a><br> Nov_11.pdf)<br> <br> CA SB 969, introduced on January 27, 2012 by Senator Juan Vargas (D-40)<br> whose district covers Imperial County and parts of San Diego and Riverside<br> Counties. Senator Vargas previously served in the Assembly, is a former<br> Jesuit and graduate of Harvard Law School. SB 969 would add to the<br> Business<br> and Professions Code, Chapter 11, Veterinary Medicine a new Article 7, Pet<br> Groomers to license and regulate pet groomers and premises under the<br> Veterinary Medical Board which would approve all grooming schools. The VMB<br> could<br> impose administrative penalties not over $1,000; any person<br> violating/aiding/abetting the provisions, guilty of misdemeanor: fine<br> $500-2,200 and/or<br> county jail, min. 30 days, max one year. Some states do license and<br> regulate<br> groomers. For example, in Colorado groomers are included in the Pet Animal<br> Care Facilities Act (PACFA) within the Animal Industry Division of the<br> Colorado Department of Agriculture. A veterinarian oversees PACFA, but<br> these<br> facilities do not include veterinary practice. SB 969 was added to the<br> agenda of the January 26 meeting of the Veterinary Medical Board.<br> _<a href="http://www.vmb.ca.gov/about_us/vmbagenda_20120125.shtml_">http://www.vmb.ca.gov/about_us/vmbagenda_20120125.shtml_</a><br> (<a href="http://www.vmb.ca.gov/about_us/vmbagenda_20120125.shtml">http://www.vmb.ca.gov/about_us/vmbagenda_20120125.shtml</a>)<br> <br> The California VMB has its own statutory, budgetary and operational<br> constraints and priorities, so the VMB position will be important.<br> Attempts to<br> regulate new activities under California agencies have been problematic,<br> for<br> example, the 1998 attempt by former Senator Herschel Rosenthal to bring<br> dog breeding under the Department of Consumer Affairs without submitting<br> DCA's questionnaire for proposals to regulate new types of businesses. <br> While<br> there are rational arguments for or against regulation of groomers, whether<br> this is the time and vehicle in California will be critical. 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There are now three <br> different and very interesting news reports. Hopefully these are the <br> correct URLs below!<br> <br> $1 Million Petco Donation to San Antonio Animal Care Services to spread out<br> over next five years. Animal Care Services is claiming a Live Release Rate<br> above 50% and aim to become a No Kill City.<br> <a href="http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Animal-Care-Services-receives-historic-donation-2641823.php">http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Animal-Care-Services-receives-historic-donation-2641823.php</a><br> OR<br> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/72aqpfv">http://tinyurl.com/72aqpfv</a><br> <br> A second story on ACS and the No Kill Movement is:<br> <a href="http://www.woai.com/content/news/newslinks/story/No-Kill-partnerships-costing-taxpayers-350-000/bLZgmgy3x06Xe9b4bU4NBg.cspx">http://www.woai.com/content/news/newslinks/story/No-Kill-partnerships-costing-taxpayers-350-000/bLZgmgy3x06Xe9b4bU4NBg.cspx</a><br> OR<br> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/7y7sjac">http://tinyurl.com/7y7sjac</a><br> WOAI-TV<br> "No Kill" partnerships costing taxpayers $350,000.<br> SAN ANTONIO - No-Kill by 20112. That was the goal. 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These rules are<br> necessary to implement House Bill 1451, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session,<br> 2011.<br> <br> The proposed amendments will be published in the January 20, 2012, issue of <br> the Texas Register. TDLR will accept comments on the proposal until February<br> 20, 2012.<br> <br> This will be a lengthy process with public comment taken for 30 days and <br> then return to the TDLR Breeders Licensing Committee and go back to the TDLR <br> Commission itself for finalization of the rules. TDLR can make any changes <br> they desire in the final version. 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Definitely not for the extremists who work 24/7/365 to end all use, <br> breeding and ownership of animals. The AR fanatics would consider it <br> "animal cruelty!"<br> A story demonstrating a heartwarming relationship with a horse that only we <br> can appreciate ... and that, my friends, is the "heart" of RPOA. Our <br> "heart" is our animals whether pets or working in some capacity with/for us. <br> A relationship we don't want to end. RPOA recently launched a major PR <br> Campaign promoting the human/animal bond (including purebred animals!) with <br> a PR NewsWire Press Release to the media. Won't you join us? Donations <br> make the wheels go around!<br> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIo3ZfA9da0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIo3ZfA9da0</a><br> <br> DO YOU KNOW? ...<br> Are we psychic or not? Responsible Pet Owners Alliance's Mission Statement, <br> written 21 YEARS AGO:<br> "To be the leading provider of information and assistance concerning animal <br> welfare and related public health issues, taking whatever steps necessary to <br> preserve our historic relationship with animals."<br> .............................................................<br> Subscribe to this announcement only email list to stay informed regarding<br> all Texas animal issues by emailing:<br> <a href="mailto:TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com">TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><br> Donate with PayPal or mail in:<br> www.rpoatexasoutreach.org<br> Our statewide membership includes concerned "John Q" Pet Owners with all<br> species of pets (mixed breeds/purebreds); dog, cat, bird clubs from all<br> national registries; cat and dog fanciers/exhibitors; all species rescuers<br> and breeders; veterinarians; veterinary technicians; sportsmen;<br> working/hunting dog breed clubs and individual owners; 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Archived on TDLR website <br> if you want to listen:<br> <a href="http://www.license.state.tx.us/bre/bre.htm">http://www.license.state.tx.us/bre/bre.htm</a> . RPOA appreciates the committee<br> members who are donating their time and money to represent "responsible"<br> Texas animal owners and a pox on all "others!" We report and you decide.<br> <br> The committee was told that their work on writing "rules" for implementing<br> HB 1451 was concluded following this meeting - at least for now. Timeline<br> is rules published in the Texas Register January 20th with a 30 day comment<br> period. Then it comes back to committee and on to TDLR Commission for final<br> approval. Committee's work is non-binding to TDLR so anything is possible<br> yet.<br> <br> The committee received TDLR's 93 page draft and three working groups' <br> reports at the meeting so there was no time to study it beforehand. <br> Director Bill Kuntz said one committee member had commented that everything <br> was moving too fast but assured them this wasn't their "last bite of the <br> apple." TDLR's Enforcement Division reported working on criminal conviction<br> guidelines.<br> <br> Lot of back and forth over specific wording on temperatures, flooring, <br> crates, etc. Steve Epperson, representing breeders on the committee (who <br> can't vote or make motions!) became exasperated and asked "How is a breeder <br> supposed to know ahead of time what is expected from them?"<br> <br> "Skip" Trimble, Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) recipient of HSUS<br> and PETA national awards, was openly using hand signals to committee members<br> Maggie Dahl (Animal Rescue of Texas) and Sherry Ferguson (Houston Humane<br> Society; former THLN Board of Directors; now THLN Advisory Board Member and <br> TX Federation of Animal Care Societies Board Member).<br> <br> "Hands on" exams were a hot topic for required costly annual veterinary<br> exams of each dog and cat. TDLR Chairman Frank Denton expressed<br> reservations. TDLR Counsel Charles Johnson responded to one member's<br> question that should the veterinarian do his job inappropriately with the <br> animals' annual examination, the breeder gets the fine. Johnson also said <br> "TDLR is not changing any statute" as some speakers urged.<br> <br> Five of eight attendees from the Animal Rights Brigade signed up for Public<br> Comments. All wanted "stricter" rules than the state statute and insisted<br> on a Texas Attorney General ruling on the topic:<br> 1. Robert "Skip" Trimble, legislative chair of THLN.<br> 2. Nicole Paquette, HSUS state director for Texas.<br> 3. Cile Holloway, THLN president.<br> 4. Monica Hardy, THLN Executive Director.<br> 5. Elizabeth Choate, Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), agreed <br> with all of the above speakers. TVMA was a partner in crime with HSUS and <br> THLN - writing and lobbying for passage of HB 1451. TVMA opposed the <br> Anti-Breeding Bill defeated in 2009 but deserted Texas dog and cat breeders <br> in the 2011 Texas Legislative Session.<br> <br> Their goal is perfectly clear: Legislate and regulate all animal use, <br> breeding and ownership out of existence. Question is: Doesn't TVMA know <br> this? New Hampshire now faces similar legislation - to become the next <br> notch on the HSUS belt. We'll keep you informed. Please support RPOA <br> financially on the websites below as we're David fighting Goliath with a <br> slingshot. Are your animals worth it?<br> ............................................................<br> Subscribe to this announcement only email list to stay informed regarding<br> all Texas animal issues by emailing:<br> <a href="mailto:TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com">TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><br> Donate with PayPal or mail in:<br> www.rpoatexasoutreach.org<br> Our statewide membership includes concerned "John Q" Pet Owners with all<br> species of pets (mixed breeds/purebreds); dog, cat, bird clubs from all <br> national registries; cat and dog fanciers/exhibitors; all species rescuers <br> and breeders; veterinarians; veterinary technicians; sportsmen; <br> working/hunting dog breed clubs and individual owners; search & rescue dog <br> owners; therapy dog owners; guide dog owners; show dog handlers; pet <br> sitters; dog trainers; pet groomers; boarding kennels and many other animal<br> interests. <br> <br> </p> </div> <!--~-|**|PrettyHtmlStart|**|-~--> <div style="color: #fff; height: 0;">__._,_.___</div> <div id="ygrp-actbar" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 10px; white-space: nowrap; color: #666; padding-top: 15px;"> <div> <a href="mailto:rpoa@texas.net?subject=Re%3A%20Animal%20Rights%20Brigade%20Turns%20Out%20for%20Texas%20Breeder%20Licensing%20Meeting" style="margin-right: 0; padding-right: 0;"> Reply to <span style="font-weight: 700;">sender</span></a> | <a href="mailto:TX_RPOA_E-News@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Animal%20Rights%20Brigade%20Turns%20Out%20for%20Texas%20Breeder%20Licensing%20Meeting"> Reply to <span style="font-weight: 700;">group</span></a> | <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TX_RPOA_E-News/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJwa2FhYnFqBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzNzg1NzEwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA0MjQxMQRtc2dJZAM0NDMEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzI2MTM0MTgx?act=reply&messageNum=443">Reply <span style="font-weight: 700;">via web post</span></a> | <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TX_RPOA_E-News/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmZzdicjZuBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzNzg1NzEwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA0MjQxMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzMjYxMzQxODE-" style="font-weight: 700;">Start a New Topic</a> </div> <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TX_RPOA_E-News/message/443;_ylc=X3oDMTMzOG5vZXMwBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzNzg1NzEwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA0MjQxMQRtc2dJZAM0NDMEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzI2MTM0MTgxBHRwY0lkAzQ0Mw--">Messages in this topic</a> (<span style="font-weight: 700;">1</span>) </div> <!------- Start Nav Bar ------> <!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> <!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --> <!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> <div id="ygrp-vital" style="background-color: #e0ecee; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 10px;"> <span id="vithd" style="font-weight: bold; color: #333; text-transform: uppercase; ">Recent Activity:</span> <ul style="list-style-type: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline;"> <li style="border-right: 1px solid #000; font-weight: 700; display: inline; padding: 0 5px; margin-left: 0;"> <span class="cat"><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TX_RPOA_E-News/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJncGdtbWlmBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzNzg1NzEwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA0MjQxMQRzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRzdGltZQMxMzI2MTM0MTgx?o=6" style="text-decoration: none;">New Members</a></span> <span class="ct" style="color: #ff7900;">7</span> </li> </ul> <div style="clear: both; padding-top: 2px; color: #1e66ae;"> <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TX_RPOA_E-News;_ylc=X3oDMTJmc2FodWdkBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzEzNzg1NzEwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA0MjQxMQRzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEzMjYxMzQxODE-" style="text-decoration: none;">Visit Your Group</a> </div> </div> <div id="ygrp-grft" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; padding: 15px 0;"> <!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> RPOA Texas Outreach (501 C4 Nonprofit)<BR> www.rpoatexasoutreach.org <BR> Responsible Pet Owners Alliance (501 C3 Nonprofit)<BR> www.responsiblepetowners.org<BR> 900 NE Loop 410 #311-D<BR> San Antonio, TX 78209<BR> $15 Annual Dues (Jan-Dec)<BR> <BR> <BR> <!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --> </div> <div id="ygrp-mkp" style="border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; clear: both; float: left; font-family: Arial; margin: 5px 0 10px 0; padding: 0 10px;"> <div id="hd" style="color: #628c2a; font-size: 85%; font-weight: 700; line-height: 122%; margin: 10px 0;">MARKETPLACE</div> <div id="ads" style="margin-bottom: 10px;"> <div class="ad" style="color: #628C2A; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; padding: 0 0;"> <p><a href="http://global.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=15ookgdi4/M=493064.14543979.14562481.13298430/D=groups/S=1705042411:MKP1/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1326141382/L=d3f5a7c6-3af0-11e1-8a4d-ef0f78ff89bc/B=5v1wAGKJiSc-/J=1326134182042154/K=WWqegDPdg8PjeQQrthWjGQ/A=6060255/R=0/SIG=1194m4keh/*http://us.toolbar.yahoo.com/?.cpdl=grpj">Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! 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Get pets (all kinds) to the vet<br> for check-ups and shots *now*, before fees possibly skyrocket due to higher<br> premiums for malpractice insurance."<br> Kathy<br> <br> <a href="http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/jan12/120115q.asp">http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/jan12/120115q.asp</a><br> <br> 1) Texas court says pet dog has sentimental value www.avma.org<br> "A Texas appellate court recently ruled that state law entitles the owners <br> of a<br> wrongfully euthanized dog to recover "sentimental" or "intrinsic" damages<br> from a defendant for the loss of the pet..."<br> <br> 2) Groundbreaking Court Ruling Takes Dogs Beyond "Property" Status;<br> Major Pet Industry Groups Not Happy<br> dogblog.dogster.com<br> "A Texas appellate court has made the bold move of effectively taking dogs <br> out of the "property" category and giving them increased status in the eyes <br> of the law. 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All meeting information and agenda can be found at:<br> <a href="http://www.license.state.tx.us/bre/bre.htm">http://www.license.state.tx.us/bre/bre.htm</a><br> <br> If there was ever any doubt as to the organizations and agenda behind the<br> misnamed Texas "Puppymill" Bill which passed last year, watch the December<br> 7th archived meeting at the same link for HSUS and Texas Humane Legislation<br> Network (THLN) presence and input.<br> <br> The Committee met to discuss and consider rules for the new licensed<br> dog and cat breeders program. During that meeting three documents were <br> distributed and discussed including the initial draft of rules - all <br> available at the URL above, including a letter from the American Kennel <br> Club. As RPOA has reported earlier, TDLR had already written a draft for <br> the new committee which was presented to them at this meeting.<br> <br> Texas HSUS state director Nicole Paquette was on hand to reiterate<br> emphatically that the USDA standards are the "floor" for HB 1451's rules<br> which can "far exceed" but "not be lower" than the federal regulations.<br> <br> It doesn't bode well for Texas dog and cat breeders that some members of the<br> Breeder Licensing Committee have strong ties to Texas Humane Legislation<br> Network. To the uninitiated, THLN is the HSUS lapdog in Texas. Dr. Lori<br> Teller, former president of Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) also <br> serves on the committee. TVMA helped write, actively lobbied for and<br> vocally supported the HSUS/THLN bill at all legislative hearings. Sherry <br> Ferguson, committee member from the Houston Humane Society, wanted facility<br> inspections to be unannounced because when HHS gives notice, she says<br> animals can disappear.<br> <br> TDLR General Counsel Charles Johnson informed the committee their input is<br> recommendations only and non-binding. Johnson also said the "Intent" which<br> is in the exemptions for breeding certain dogs will be defined on a case by<br> case basis and falls back on enforcement since law has never been able to<br> define "Intent." He said HB 1451 is not a criminal statute so it doesn't<br> require a search warrant.<br> <br> The Advisory Committee was divided into three work groups with four members<br> in each group: Standards, Licensing and Compliance. Members could serve in <br> more than one group. The work groups have been meeting via conference calls <br> the past month without sharing their work.<br> So Wednesday will be the first meeting for all their recommendations to be <br> put on the table.<br> <br> Persons interested in these draft rules will have opportunity to submit <br> comments at the January meeting and after the rules are published in the <br> Texas Register.<br> <br> Of special interest: TDLR Director Bill Kuntz said the legislature must <br> make some changes next session and Senator John Whitmire has publicly stated <br> that he will bring the bill back if there are problems.<br> <br> TDLR researched how Kansas, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Colorado and Oklahoma <br> are enforcing their Breeder Licensing Programs and found that most states <br> had their own inspectors on staff (not third party inspectors). TDLR has<br> not made a decision yet on their RFP regarding same.<br> <br> Colorado has a new board under Board of Veterinary Examiners, effective<br> 2011, similar to Texas with more than 10 Intact Females but no offspring are<br> included in the Breeder Definition. CO has 150 Licensed Breeders. TDLR<br> predicts between 500 and 700 future licensed breeders in Texas which is<br> preposterous. HB 1451 stipulates that fees to breeders must cover all costs<br> of the bill. 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That's "SPCA of Texas" as in the TV Program <br> "20/20 Animal Seizure Expose" by John Stossel.<br> ............................................................<br> <br> THE ANIMAL COUNCIL UPDATES<br> December 30, 2011<br> Last publication date 9/12/10<br> Our 21st Year<br> <br> IM MEMORIUM: The Animal Council Board of Directors notes with sadness the <br> passing of John J. "Hap" Rutherford, DVM on May 5, 2011 at home in Half Moon <br> Bay, California. In the late 1980s, following San Mateo County's mandating<br> veterinarian monthly reporting of rabies vaccinations and right to inspect<br> veterinarians' rabies records, Dr. Rutherford was the last veterinarian<br> rejecting compliance. Only when threatened with criminal prosecution, did he <br> begrudgingly comply. (San Mateo County Code Section 6.04.040(h))<br> <br> IN THIS ISSUE:<br> * NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PET POPULATION: STATUS AND NAME CHANGE.<br> <br> BRIEFLY NOTED<br> <br> THE ANIMAL COUNCIL in 2011 continued our work on California bills and use of<br> social media for brief communication of significant developments rather than<br> these narrative updates. In this trade off, we have not created as much of<br> the historical documentation that is a valuable reference going forward<br> (archived from 2005 through Yahoo Groups). The increasingly fragmented,<br> fractious, competing and conflicting array of animal interest groups and<br> individuals across the entire spectrum requires consideration of what and<br> whether specific information, analysis or strategies should be published at<br> all. This concern requires ongoing awareness and flexibility as<br> circumstances dictate and resources allow. Meanwhile, our annual photo essay <br> on the Macys' SFSPCA Holiday Windows is on the blog at<br> <a href="http://theanimalcouncil.wordpress.com/">http://theanimalcouncil.wordpress.com/</a><br> *****<br> <br> NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PET POPULATION, described on our web site as "National<br> Council on Pet Population founded in 1993 consists of animal-related<br> organizations brought together to work on mutual goals regarding homeless<br> pets. National Council studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals<br> and legitimize the field of pet population research, encouraging other<br> scientists to address this issue in their work. The web site now has the<br> studies which debunk some of the myths that have led to ill-conceived<br> legislation and is a must-read to for understanding shelter population<br> issues."<br> <br> The unique National Council process required unanimous consensus of the<br> member organizations to create and proceed with these studies. With<br> hindsight, it is miraculous any of this happened at all; now it would be<br> unimaginable. The American Kennel Club dropped out years ago, but the Cat<br> Fanciers' Association remained active participant. Former CFA Executive<br> Director Tom Dent had the skill and finesse to metaphorically herd the<br> member cats into productive collaboration, and Joan Miller served as the<br> final President. Because funding relied on dues contributions of member<br> organizations, continued existence depended on consistent commitment of<br> organizations despite their individually evolving policies, changing<br> priorities and personnel. Eventually, key members preferred directing and<br> funding their own research to advance their own interests rather than engage<br> with other groups and scientists to expand knowledge and understanding of<br> pet populations. Everyone could buy into and use the National Council's<br> studies without concern for bias in study design and execution. For example,<br> most people assumed that puppies purchased at pet shops were a major source<br> of shelter intakes, but a National Council study showed otherwise. In later<br> years, conflict between some organizations' insistence on use of the<br> Asilomar Accords shelter classification system and the scientists'<br> independent standards created a barrier to further shelter epidemiology<br> study.<br> <br> The National Council discontinued its work, and in 2010, one of its members,<br> the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA), assumed control of the<br> corporation. No formal public announcements were made. Now a reference by<br> SAWA Board Chair Jim Bias appeared in the December 2011 newsletter of the<br> Catalyst Council, "He is also looking forward to reenergizing the National<br> Council on Pet Overpopulation and Study (NCPOS), a think tank that recently<br> became a part of SAWA. He explains, "The NCPOS is a group of scientists that<br> not only look at pet overpopulation, but also examine how people are<br> impacted by pets."<br> <a href="http://www.catalystcouncil.org/enewsletter/december2011/">http://www.catalystcouncil.org/enewsletter/december2011/</a><br> <br> Over the years, we had lobbied the National Council to pursue an<br> inter-disciplinary approach using economics and other social sciences to<br> investigate how people make decisions about pets that contribute to<br> population issues without the presumptions, limitations, connotations, or <br> bias of "overpopulation". We believe the name change is for the best even<br> though "Overpopulation" may not bode well for future work that we would<br> recommend. This should effectively segregate the work of the National<br> Council. All the original National Council studies are still available at<br> <a href="http://www.petpopuation.org">http://www.petpopuation.org</a><br> *****<br> <br> Copyright ยฉ 2011 The Animal Council. The Animal Council Updates is a<br> time-sensitive publication e-mailed to members of our Yahoo Groups or those<br> who have provided an e-mail address for receipt. Permission to forward in<br> its complete format to interested individuals, aligned groups and email<br> lists is granted, but no part of this publication may be otherwise stored in<br> a retrieval system or incorporated within other publications without the<br> prior written permission of the publisher, <a href="mailto:theanimacouncil%40aol.com">theanimacouncil@aol.com</a><br> <br> *a service of THE ANIMAL COUNCIL, P.O. 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Get ready and be informed! The New Year is on the horizon and <br> "animal rights" means no animals left. Have you donated to RPOA recently?<br> ...........................................................<br> <br> From: <a href="mailto:bcmanifold%40yahoo.com">bcmanifold@yahoo.com</a><br> To: <a href="mailto:showbeagle-L%40yahoogroups.com">showbeagle-L@yahoogroups.com</a><br> Subj: [showbeagle-L] Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety ACT (PUPS)<br> <br> Variations of PUPS has been considered by Congressional committees for the<br> last decade or so. Earlier this year, the current version was referred to <br> the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee. The website link below has an <br> excellent summary of the history and status of the bills --along with links <br> for updates.<br> --------------------------------------<br> (<a href="http://gsdca.org/german-shepherd-dogs/dog-legislation/pups-bill">http://gsdca.org/german-shepherd-dogs/dog-legislation/pups-bill</a>)<br> <br> The push behind PUPS is to get hobby breeders covered by the USDA<br> guidelines which would be difficult in the home/kennel set-ups that many of<br> us have. I think that the current version impacts anyone who breeds 50 or <br> more<br> offspring from breeding females in one year. This number seems like alot to<br> many of us. However, most active dog show people have numerous <br> co-ownerships and if those litters are included, then 50 doesn't seem so far <br> away. Also the practice of HSUS and other lobbyists is to set a high number <br> then later amend and reduce the number.<br> <br> Thanks to the German Shepard Club - it is a link to their excellent club <br> website for legislative matters. 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Some RPOA members attended that <br> first Animal Law Section's organizational meeting which had Holly Hazard, <br> with Doris Day Animal League (now merged into HSUS!), as the predominant <br> speaker claiming there are only two animal groups in the country: "animal <br> user groups" and "animal rights groups."<br> It is encouraging to see that some<br> attorneys are now agreeing with RPOA's animal "welfare" goals. Thanks to <br> J. Collier Adams for the letter below.<br> .......................................................<br> <br> Texas State Bar Journal, Letter to the Editor, also submitted to Pratt on<br> Texas.<br> Re: Animal Law articles appearing in the November 2011 State Bar Journal.<br> Dear Editor:<br> <br> If animal law is an outgrowth of the social justice movement as one<br> article states, then, in my opinion, animal law is actually a cover for<br> incremental animal liberation. Texas animal activists have succeeded in<br> creating a relatively new legal scheme (Health & Safety Code) which imposes<br> new duties upon animal owners - to be enforced by animal seizures,<br> forfeitures, limited appeals, high appeal bonds, criminal penalties, jail<br> time, mandatory psychological counseling for juvenile offenders (Family<br> Code) and the loss of professional licenses (Occupations Code). These new<br> solutions were created by exploiting everyone's abhorrence of animal<br> cruelty. The problem is an ever expanding definition of animal cruelty that<br> results in the legislative creation of a public communal interest in<br> everyone else's private property interests in animals. Underlying the<br> legislative transformation lies the ardently held belief that abuse of<br> animals in the form of eating meat, wearing leather and riding horses can be<br> stopped by changing our culture. There is a lot at stake.<br> <br> Animals can't be liberated without destroying unique American rights to<br> private property together with much of America's wealth and means of wealth<br> and job creation which could very well be the unspoken purposes of this<br> foreign-born resurrection of the concept of human-like consciousness in<br> animals known as "sentience".<br> <br> "Sentience" is the central tenet to animal liberation, so let's test the<br> idea that animals are sentient beings. Sentience has been described as being<br> able to feel pain, but is more accurately described as a human-like self<br> awareness or consciousness of self. Let's say that an animal is any living<br> thing visible to the naked eye that is not a plant. This means that sponges<br> are animals. This also means that Sponge Bob Square Pants could be real.<br> Does this seem silly? One animal activist voiced the character of Fern<br> Arable who saved the life of Wilbur the pig in the 1973 movie Charlotte's<br> Web.<br> <br> On the other hand, Descartes (1596 -1650) the father of modern<br> philosophy and creator of the healthy skepticism of the Cartesian analysis,<br> denied that human-like consciousness explained the behavior of animals. He<br> also rejected the then conventional wisdom that the earth was flat. But<br> let's ignore philosophy for a moment and instead apply a little common sense<br> to what we see with, for example, the canines that we love so much. Only<br> with the greatest of difficulty while under constant supervision do they<br> resist succumbing to all manner of bodily impulses. Otherwise, anywhere in<br> public, they eat and sniff and roll in all sorts of putrid matter. They<br> sniff the parts of every living thing, lick their own parts regardless of<br> who is looking, refuse to do as we say, bite our loved ones, sport-kill<br> cats, eat from the floor and eat dead mice and baby birds whole. When dogs<br> are set free, they get hungry and quickly go undomesticated, become very<br> dangerous and constitute a serious public safety hazard for the very least<br> of us, our little children. This abbreviated list of bad acts, common among<br> their species, proves that animals have no human-like consciousness of self;<br> otherwise they would not do such things, and certainly not in public.<br> Adopting a view that includes some but not all of human-like consciousness<br> is no less arbitrary or less capricious and does not result in any fewer<br> constitutionally infirm denials of private property rights in animals.<br> Moreover such consciousness has never been, and cannot be, proven in<br> animals.<br> <br> Furthermore, animals are incapable of establishing or learning a moral<br> baseline. Such incapacity absolves animals of moral responsibility.<br> Therefore animals cannot be guilty. Because they cannot be guilty, they also<br> cannot be innocent. In fact, the application of human on human relationship<br> words such as guilt, innocence, murder, adoption, foster, boy, girl are just<br> as inappropriate to use on animals as words like marriage and love-making.<br> <br> If you are interested in learning more, I recommend, especially to every<br> law school president and elected official Richard L. Cupp's SMU Law Review<br> Vol. 60 2007 article beginning "A Dubious Grail:..."<br> <br> Yours truly,<br> J. Collier Adams<br> Morton, Texas<br> <br> P.S. The reader should also know that the FBI considers the Animal<br> Liberation Front to be a serious terrorism threat. Check out<br> www.negotiationisover.com For more check out the Animal Liberation Press<br> Office, follow certain personalities on wikipedia.com, a board-vetted<br> research site, and learn about activists' use of the anarchy A and fist and<br> paw tattoos and about C.U.R., the canine underground railroad. 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Keeping the Truth on the Table!</DIV> <DIV>One of RPOA's most diligent members sent this to us this morning. ENJOY!</DIV> <DIV><FONT size="2" face="Arial">...............................................................</FONT></DIV> <DIV>*** Check this out. 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Wise, director Nonhuman Rights Project.<br> <br> <a href="http://portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132329679306118600">http://portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132329679306118600</a><br> <br> ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS OFTEN GO TOO FAR<br> By Patti Strand<br> Americans love animals. We keep more pets than any country in the world,<br> and we treat them like family: celebrating their birthdays, including<br> them in vacation plans, even hanging stockings for them at Christmas.<br> <br> We also abhor the abuse of animals, and our laws and behaviors reflect<br> this. Animal cruelty is a criminal act, and the outrage expressed when a<br> story of animal cruelty is covered in the news is oftentimes more<br> intense and vitriolic than that which accompanies reports of human<br> suffering or abuse.<br> <br> At the same time, at least 97 percent of Americans eat food derived from<br> animals, while a majority uses animal-based products and enjoy sports,<br> entertainment and educational activities showcasing animals.<br> <br> Animals also work for us in a wide variety of ways - as service animals,<br> in search-and-rescue, even as transportation ........<br> (More at link above.)<br> <br> The other view:<br> LEGAL "PERSONHOOD" SHIFTS LAW, THINKING<br> By Steven M. 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Please consider <br> making a donation to RPOA Texas Outreach or Responsible Pet Owners Alliance <br> if you haven't done so recently. (Website URLs are below with info.) RPOA <br> is a Texas statewide "Alliance" of all legitimate and lawful animal <br> interests and the only state federation with an office and all the expense <br> that entails. It takes money!<br> <br> We recently subscribed to PR Newswire for the upcoming year and will be <br> doing regular press releases on the Animal Rights Movement and their true <br> agenda which is not animal welfare but rather ending all use, breeding and <br> ownership of animals ... for any reason. Some of the links for our first PR <br> Newswire Press Release are listed below but it has also gone out to a <br> Microlist of pet related interests. Too much to include here. We must <br> educate the media and John Q. PetOwner.<br> <br> Some sites display releases longer than others; links will expire as sites<br> rotate their content. 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If you can't attend this meeting, <br> it will be available at 9:30 am tomorrow with RealPlayer. (See URL below.) <br> TX HB 1451 was never a "Puppymill" Bill as claimed, but rather a first step <br> in Texas by radical "animal rights" extremists to end all breeding and sales <br> of dogs and cats in the state. There's no such thing as a responsible <br> breeder according to them.<br> <a href="http://www.peta.org/issues/Companion-Animals/Breeders.aspx">http://www.peta.org/issues/Companion-Animals/Breeders.aspx</a><br> ...............................................................<br> Forward from American Kennel Club:<br> (<a href="http://www.akc.org/governmentrelations/index.cfm">http://www.akc.org/governmentrelations/index.cfm</a>) The Texas Licensed <br> Breeders Advisory Board will meet this coming<br> Wednesday, December 7th in Austin. The agenda has been posted online _here_<br> (<a href="http://www.license.state.tx.us/Agendas/AdvisoryBrdAgendas/breagenda120711.htm">http://www.license.state.tx.us/Agendas/AdvisoryBrdAgendas/breagenda120711.htm</a>) <br> .<br> Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee<br> Date: Wednesday, December 7th, 2011<br> Time: 9:30 a.m.<br> Location: North Campus Building<br> 1st Floor Public Meeting Room, Room 125E<br> 1106 Clayton Lane<br> Austin, TX 78723<br> The Advisory Board will hear reports from Texas Department of Licensing<br> and Regulation (TDLR) staff and will appoint working groups to begin the<br> process of drafting the implementing regulations for House Bill 1451, which<br> passed in the 2011 legislative session. There is a designated public comment<br> time if concerned individuals would like to attend and address the<br> committee.<br> The working groups will be as follows:<br> 1. Work Group on Standards - Assigned tasks include reviewing all<br> rules and matters related to the administration and enforcement of Chapter <br> 91, including licensing fees, standards of care and confinements of animals,<br> including but not limited to the federal regulations and ensure the minimum<br> standards incorporate section 802.201 requirements<br> 2. Compliance Work Group - Assigned tasks include reviewing all rules<br> related to compliance by licensees and persons engaged in dog or cat<br> breeding, including but not limited to periodic inspections, out of cycle<br> inspections, and penalty matrices<br> 3. 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Breed Specific Laws in Texas?<span style="display:none"> </span> <!--~-|**|PrettyHtmlStartT|**|-~--> <div id="ygrp-mlmsg" style="position:relative;"> <div id="ygrp-msg" style="z-index: 1;"> <!--~-|**|PrettyHtmlEndT|**|-~--> <div id="ygrp-text" > <p>TX-RPOA E-News<br> >From RPOA Texas Outreach and<br> Responsible Pet Owners Alliance<br> "Animal welfare, not animal 'rights'<br> and, yes, there is a difference."<br> Crossposting is encouraged.<br> Saturday, December 3, 2011<br> <br> The San Antonio Express-News published an extremely biased lengthy article <br> yesterday written by two San Antonio physicians urging the Texas Legislature <br> to hold hearings regarding our state law that specifically prohibits <br> municipalities from passing Breed Specific Legislation.<br> The article is accompanied by a large picture of a "pitbull" on a heavy lock <br> and chain, baring teeth at the camera.<br> <br> The Drs. Bini and Cohn probably don't know that one Texas legislator owns a <br> "pitbull" himself and this topic has run its course. Too many people know <br> better and now own them! These dogs (including mixes) are the most popular <br> "breed" in the US so, of course, they may be over-represented in bite <br> statistics. If everyone owned Chihuahuas, it would be mostly Chihuahuas.<br> There is no breed of dog that is inherently vicious. Texas has one of the <br> strictest Dangerous Dog Laws in the country and it applies to all breeds of <br> dogs -- "Lillian's Law."<br> <br> San Antonio Express News<br> December 2, 2011<br> by John K. Bini and Stephen M. 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So we're <br>pleased to bring you this exciting announcement below. Please spread the <br>word to your veterinarians, friends and relatives!<br>Visit <a href="http://www.HumaneforPets.com">www.HumaneforPets.com</a> to view the messaging, video and pet shelter <br>locator. More below.<br>...........................................................<br>For Immediate Release<br>November 30, 2011<br>Local Shelters Get New National Advocate in Humane Society for Shelter Pets<p>Humane Society for Shelter Pets Launches National Campaign to Educate <br>Americans about the Benefits of Giving to Struggling Local Shelters<p>WASHINGTON, DC - The Humane Society for Shelter Pets (HSSP) launched today <br>with three full-page ads in USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and Chicago <br>Tribune to inform Americans about the benefits of supporting their local pet <br>shelter.<p>Today many shelters face financial problems in part because of the <br>widespread belief that donations<br>given to national groups, such as the Humane Society of the United States<br>(HSUS), filter down to local pet shelters. Polling from Opinion Research <br>Corporation conducted in November 2011 found 71 percent of Americans believe <br>HSUS is an umbrella group that represents thousands of local humane <br>societies.<p>However, the reality is that just 1 percent of HSUS's $126 million budget <br>goes to needy hands-on pet shelters, despite a majority of their fundraising <br>advertising featuring dogs and cats. Every year, it's estimated that <br>millions of orphaned and unwanted animals are euthanized to relieve<br>overcrowded conditions in local animal shelters, humane societies, rescue <br>centers, and local government animal control agencies. America's ongoing <br>economic downturn continues to squeeze pet shelters' already meager <br>operating budgets at a time when more cash-strapped Americans are choosing <br>tosurrender or abandon their family pets.<p>"The Humane Society of the United States continues to fundraise on the <br>perception that they give millions of dollars every year to local pet <br>shelters with misleading advertising campaigns. Unfortunately for the dogs <br>and cats in our local pet shelters, that is not the case," said Diana Culp, <br>HSSP co-director and former Director of Education for HSUS.<p>In addition to HSSP's public outreach campaign, the organization has a <br>database on its website enabling visitors to quickly and easily obtain all <br>the information they need to donate to local shelters. HSSP will<br>also work to create a network of veterinarians and sheltering professionals,<br>giving them the tools to promote the "give local" message to their clients.<p>"Most local pet shelters rarely have the time or resources to speak out and <br>clear the air over the confusion about where donors' money goes when they <br>give to large, national organizations like HSUS.<p>The Humane Society for Shelter Pets will work to be their advocates and <br>ensure that donors' money is going where it's intended," said Jeff Douglas <br>co-director for HSSP.<br>For more information go to <a href="http://www.humaneforpets.com">www.humaneforpets.com</a> or contact Jeff Douglas at<br>(202) 420-7877.<br>...............................................................<br>Subscribe to this announcement only email list to stay informed regarding<br>all Texas animal issues by emailing:<br><a href="mailto:TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com">TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><br>Donate with PayPal or mail in:<br><a href="http://www.rpoatexasoutreach.org">www.rpoatexasoutreach.org</a><br>Our statewide membership includes concerned "John Q" Pet Owners with all<br>species of pets (mixed breeds/purebreds); dog, cat, bird clubs from all<br>national registries; cat and dog fanciers/exhibitors; all species rescuers<br>and breeders; veterinarians; veterinary technicians; sportsmen;<br>working/hunting dog breed clubs and individual owners; search & rescue dog<br>owners; therapy dog owners; guide dog owners; show dog handlers; pet<br>sitters; dog trainers; pet groomers; boarding kennels and many other animal<br>interests. <p><p><br>------------------------------------<p>RPOA Texas Outreach (501 C4 Nonprofit)<br><a href="http://www.rpoatexasoutreach.org">www.rpoatexasoutreach.org</a> <br>Responsible Pet Owners Alliance (501 C3 Nonprofit)<br><a href="http://www.responsiblepetowners.org">www.responsiblepetowners.org</a><br>900 NE Loop 410 #311-D<br>San Antonio, TX 78209<br>$15 Annual Dues (Jan-Dec)<p><br>Yahoo! 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This court decision represents a reversal of<br> more than 120 years of settled law relating to what kind of damages that an<br> individual may collect as a result of the loss of an animal.<br> <br> Brief Summary of the Case<br> <br> Medlen v. Strickland was filed in trial court after the Medlens' dog escaped<br> their backyard and was picked up by local animal control. Mr.<br> Medlen went to the shelter to retrieve the dog but did not have enough money<br> to pay for its release. He was told that a hold would be placed on the dog;<br> however, a shelter employee accidentally euthanized the dog before it could<br> be retrieved. The Medlens sued Carla Strickland, a shelter employee alleging<br> that her negligence was a proximate cause of the dog's death. In addition,<br> the suit asked the court for a recovery of sentimental/intrinsic value for<br> the animal. Eventually, the trial court dismissed the claim on the grounds<br> that such damages are not recoverable for the death of a dog. However, the<br> Medlens appealed and the appeals court decided to review the case and<br> determine whether a party can recover intrinsic or sentimental damages for<br> the loss of a dog.<br> <br> Traditionally, courts have followed the reasoning of the 1891 Texas Supreme<br> Court case of Heiligmann v. Rose, which held that the value of a dog may be<br> determined by either a market value, if the dog has any, or some special or<br> pecuniary value to the owner, that may be ascertained by reference to the<br> usefulness and services of the dog.<br> <br> After that decision, courts around the state reaffirmed in one way or<br> another that they understood the ruling to mean that damages were only<br> recoverable for the pecuniary value of a dog to its owner, which refers<br> solely to the economic value derived from the dog's usefulness and<br> services, not value attributed to companionship or other sentimental<br> considerations.<br> <br> However, the Fort Worth appeals court did not agree with other courts'<br> interpretation of precedent and noted that Heiligmann was decided at a time<br> when Texas law did not allow recovery for the sentimental value of any<br> personal property. More recent cases have held that where personal property<br> has little or no market value, and its main value is in sentiment, damages<br> may be awarded based on intrinsic or sentimental value.<br> The court felt that if sentimental value is recoverable for heirlooms or<br> property that take a long time to replace, such as trees, then special value<br> may be derived from the attachment that an owner feels towards a pet.<br> <br> Justice Lee Gabriel wrote in the opinion that, "Dogs are unconditionally<br> devoted to their owners. Today, we interpret timeworn court law in light of<br> subsequent Supreme Court law to acknowledge that the special value of<br> man's best friend should be protected."<br> <br> The appeals court remanded the case back to the trial court to determine a<br> recovery for intrinsic or sentimental damages. However, another recent case<br> decided by the Texas Supreme Court would likely result in an automatic<br> dismissal on the grounds that Ms. Strickland is a governmental employee and <br> therefore immune. However, this will not change the holding of the appeals<br> court.<br> <br> Ramifications of the Decision<br> <br> While some damage has already been done, it is not irreversible. Unless<br> overturned, the court's decision will lead to uncertainty for anyone who<br> cares for animals, whether it is the local child who walks the neighbor's<br> dogs or a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. If left to stand this law may<br> require veterinarians to practice medicine in a more defensive manner. The<br> cost of doing business may increase as veterinarians are forced to obtain<br> expensive insurance policies to cover their additional liability exposure.<br> In addition, there is no precedent for how to apply an intrinsic value to a<br> special pet. Does a purebred dog demand a higher sentimental value than a<br> mixed breed, simply on the basis of the original purchase price? Should the<br> owner of a cat who has followed all of her veterinarian's recommendations<br> for wellness care and diet receive a higher compensation than the owner of a<br> cat who did not, or who provides no health care for the animal? Finally,<br> does the species of pet make a difference in value? Should dogs be valued<br> more than cats, or hamsters or goldfish? There are thousands of such<br> questions for which there is no proper answer. To set such ambiguities into<br> law is irresponsible.<br> <br> Veterinarians understand the deep grief and pain felt when anyone loses a<br> pet, but allowing that grief to drive changes with vast unintended<br> consequences will do nothing but complicate care, tie up our courts and<br> cause more distress and expense ultimately placing veterinary care out of<br> reach for a large number of animal owners.<br> <br> What Action TVMA Plans to Take<br> <br> There has been a motion for reconsideration filed in the case asking that <br> the full panel of seven justices hear the case in addition to the three that<br> rendered the decision. TVMA, plans to file an amicus brief (friend of the<br> court brief) with the court to enlighten it as to the true ramifications of<br> such a decision. The brief will explore the public policy arguments against<br> such a decision and explain its impact on veterinary medicine.<br> <br> If the appeals court declines to reconsider the case, TVMA will likely<br> encourage the appellee to seek review of the case before the Texas Supreme<br> Court. If the appellee chooses to appeal the case, TVMA will almost<br> certainly play a large role in that process. Options may include hiring our<br> own co-council appellate attorney to assist with the case. In the<br> alternative, if the case is not appealed or the appeal is denied,<br> legislative action may become necessary in the future.<br> <br> Resolving this matter favorably is extremely important to the veterinary<br> profession and TVMA will continue to do everything we can to alleviate any<br> negative consequences of this decision. If you have any questions, contact<br> Elizabeth Choate, JD, director of government relations/general counsel, at<br> <a href="mailto:echoate%40tvma.org">echoate@tvma.org</a> or 512/452-4224.<br> <br> .........................................................<br> Subscribe to this announcement only email list to stay informed regarding<br> all Texas animal issues by emailing:<br> <a href="mailto:TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com">TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><br> Donate with PayPal or mail in:<br> www.rpoatexasoutreach.org<br> Our statewide membership includes concerned "John Q" Pet Owners with all<br> species of pets (mixed breeds/purebreds); dog, cat, bird clubs from all<br> national registries; cat and dog fanciers/exhibitors; all species rescuers<br> and breeders; veterinarians; veterinary technicians; sportsmen;<br> working/hunting dog breed clubs and individual owners; search & rescue dog<br> owners; therapy dog owners; guide dog owners; show dog handlers; 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Sue keeps all of us informed <br> nationwide! This is great news about Washington State's Appeal Court Ruling <br> regarding dangerous dog hearings. Animal owners' constitutional rights are <br> being trampled on every day in Texas and elsewhere. RPOA has a Texas court <br> case in the hopper regarding HB 1451 but it takes money if we are to pursue <br> it. Please donate to our RPOA Texas Outreach Legislative Action Fund using <br> the URL at the bottom of this E-News message!<br> ...............................................................<br> State Appeals Court spares 'dangerous' dog, slams hearing process<br> By LEVI PULKKINEN, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF<br> Updated 01:34 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2011<br> <br> <a href="http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/State-Appeals-Court-spares-dangerous-dog-2303942.php">http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/State-Appeals-Court-spares-dangerous-dog-2303942.php</a><br> OR<br> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6utre42">http://tinyurl.com/6utre42</a><br> <br> Issuing a decision that could change administrative hearings around<br> Washington, a state Appeals Court has reversed a dangerous dog order<br> after finding a county ordinance unconstitutional.<br> <br> At issue in the Pierce County case decided Tuesday was a dangerous dog<br> order placed against Blizzard, a Great Pyrenees previously found to have<br> gravely injured a Pomeranian. Blizzard's owner had been ordered to<br> surrender the dog to be euthanized or buy a dangerous dog permit, tag<br> the animal and keep him securely caged.<br> <br> In a unanimous decision, the Division II Court of Appeals agreed there<br> wasn't sufficient evidence presented to support a Pierce County hearing<br> examiner's decision - no one, it turned out, witnessed the attack that<br> saw Kayla, the Pomeranian, injured so severely she had to be put down.<br> <br> More broadly, though, the appellate court found that a $250 "review fee"<br> imposed by Pierce County on dog owners wishing to challenge dangerous<br> dog declarations by animal control officers violates the due process<br> rights of state residents......<br> (More excellent information at the URL above)<br> .............................................................<br> Subscribe to this announcement only email list to stay informed regarding<br> all Texas animal issues by emailing:<br> <a href="mailto:TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com">TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><br> Donate with PayPal or mail in:<br> www.rpoatexasoutreach.org<br> Our statewide membership includes concerned "John Q" Pet Owners with all<br> species of pets (mixed breeds or purebreds); 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Last week, I came <br> across<br> a very interesting article from the Portland Tribune examining the impact <br> that this could development could have on our society.<br> <br> Interest in animal-focused litigation has been on an upswing nationwide, <br> reflecting our national love of pets and also our increasing disconnect from <br> industries such as agriculture that rely on animals. Student chapters of <br> the Animal Legal Defense Fund have exploded from 12 to 162 in just over a <br> decade. Georgetown University was actually the first to offer a special <br> animal law fellowship, giving its students the opportunity to work in the <br> litigation<br> department of the Humane Society of the United States for a year upon <br> graduation. This program was launched in 2007 and funded in part by a $1 <br> million endowment from animal rights activist Bob Barker of The Price is <br> Right fame.<br> <br> This is an international phenomenon. 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PETA has already <br> held a demonstration at Westminster Dog Show in the "Best In Show" Ring in <br> opposition to breeding show dogs.<br> <br> The Alamo City Cat Club experienced a bomb scare at their annual 1997 Cat <br> Show during the time when "animal rights" activity began getting hot and <br> heavy in San Antonio, TX.<br> T-shirts saying "My cat and I survived the Alamo City Cat Show Bomb Scare <br> January 25, 1997" sold like hotcakes afterward. All exhibitors were told to <br> evacuate Live Oak Civic Center quickly and leave their cats! Of course, <br> they ignored that order; stuffed their cats in carriers (280 entries!) and <br> ran outside to the parking lot for two hours while the bomb sniffing dogs <br> from Lackland Air Force Base did their search, including the parked cars. <br> RPOA had a booth along with local animal shelters who had cats for adoption.<br> Pam Delabar, former Cat Fanciers' Association president, said this was the <br> first known bomb threat to a CFA Cat Show in the U.S."<br> _______________________________<br> From our friends at NAIA:<br> <a href="http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/occupy-protesters-arrested-after-dallas-nieman-marcus-vandalized">http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/occupy-protesters-arrested-after-dallas-nieman-marcus-vandalized</a><br> OR<br> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/73ffogx">http://tinyurl.com/73ffogx</a><br> <br> Occupy protesters arrested after Dallas Neiman Marcus vandalized<br> Joe Newby<br> Spokane Conservative Examiner<br> November 27, 2011<br> <br> Two men have been arrested on charges of criminal mischief for allegedly<br> throwing fake blood on the window of a Dallas Neiman Marcus store,<br> causing an estimated $3,000 in damage.<br> <br> Mathew Kirk Markovitch, 22, and Zechariah Thomas Vasquez, 19, the two<br> men arrested, are believed to have been affiliated with Occupy Dallas,<br> but reportedly left before Dallas Police broke up the encampment, and<br> have possibly joined another Occupy group.<br> <br> On Friday, the Dallas Observer reported:<br> Ginger Reeder, veep of corporate communications for Neimans,<br> reminds us today: Every Friday after Thanksgiving, animal-rights<br> activists pay a visit to Neimans locations across the country. This year<br> was no different, except this time, in downtown Dallas, they were joined<br> by members of OccupyNOW, who posted to their Facebook page this morning<br> the heads-up that they were celebrating "National Buy Nothing Day with<br> Animal Connections of Texas [by protesting] at Neiman Marcus for Fur<br> Free Friday on behalf of the 5th grievance of OWS."<br> (MORE AT THE URL)<br> <br> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/73ffogx">http://tinyurl.com/73ffogx</a><br> ..............................................................<br> Subscribe to this announcement only email list to stay informed regarding<br> all Texas animal issues by emailing:<br> <a href="mailto:TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com">TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><br> Donate with PayPal or mail in:<br> www.rpoatexasoutreach.org<br> Our statewide membership includes concerned "John Q" Pet Owners with all<br> species of pets; dog, cat, bird clubs from all national registries; cat and<br> dog fanciers/exhibitors; 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Davis, <a href="mailto:vtdavis%40express-news.net">vtdavis@express-news.net</a><br> Updated 01:28 a.m., Monday, November 21, 2011<br> <br> The Iraq war veteran found an elusive calm on a road trip from San<br> Antonio to the Canadian border, transporting dogs to be adopted by<br> rescue groups and families. On Nov. 8, he drove seven huskies, once<br> scheduled to be euthanized, 27 hours to Canada, with his miniature<br> pinschers, Dallas and Sable, along for company.<br> <br> Sleep wasn't an issue. 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The bill would do<br> away with the breed-specific language and make other changes to dog<br> enforcement law.<br> <br> "Ohio is the only state that discriminates against dogs who share a cluster<br> of physical characteristics by classifying this group as 'vicious' without<br> any regard to individual dog behavior," the email reads. "These dogs are<br> considered 'vicious' at birth, even though there are countless dogs of<br> unknown heritage who are deemed 'pit bulls' who are wonderful family pets.<br> <br> "In addition to being beloved pets, many 'pit bulls' are show dogs, search<br> and rescue dogs, and service dogs," Mr. Nelson wrote.<br> <br> "The current law infringes on responsible dog owners' rights to own any dog<br> they choose, no matter what the dog's appearance. Dogs, like people, are<br> individuals and should each be judged on his/her own merits."<br> <br> The bill, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Sears (R., Monclova Township), passed<br> the House 69-29 last spring. The Senate Judiciary Committee began its<br> consideration of the measure Wednesday. Opposition has come primarily from<br> lawmakers from urban areas where "pit bulls" have become a dog of choice for<br> dog-fighting and to guard drug houses.<br> <br> Current law defines a "vicious dog" as one that, without provocation, has<br> killed or seriously injured a person, has killed another dog, or is of the<br> general breed known as "pit bull." House Bill 14 would replace that language<br> with revised definitions of "vicious" and "dangerous" dogs and create a new<br> classification of "nuisance" dog. None would include any breed-specific<br> language.<br> <br> "Recently, Toledo, the largest city in [Lucas County], had an extremely<br> restrictive dog ordinance that is focused on pit bulls," Ms. Sears told the<br> Senate Judiciary Committee. "Toledo also has the highest dog license fees in<br> the state and spent a large amount each year euthanizing innocent dogs that<br> resemble pit bulls.<br> <br> "Despite Toledo's extremely restrictive ordinance that focuses on pit bulls,<br> the number of dog bites actually rose in 2008," she said. "Toledo's<br> ordinance did not address the irresponsible owners. It killed dogs."<br> <br> Toledo has since eliminated its breed-specific law. House Bill 14 would not<br> overwrite local ordinances enacted in home-rule communities.<br> <br> The state issue has attracted attention from across the nation as well.<br> <br> More than 11,000 people have signed an online petition at Change.org calling<br> on Ohio senators to remove "pit bull" from the state's definition of vicious<br> dogs.<br> <br> Jean Keating, president of the Ohio Coalition of Dog Advocates, is leading<br> the campaign, which has gained the support of actor Ian Somerhalder of<br> television shows Lost and The Vampire Diaries.<br> <br> In Ohio, this marks the second time that the House has passed a bill to<br> eliminate Ohio's distinction as the only state with a breed-specific law.<br> Such a measure died in the Senate last session, but Ms. Sears said she's<br> confident that additions to the bill providing additional tools and fees to<br> dog wardens will make the difference this time.<br> <br> Under the bill, the most severe classification of a "vicious" dog would be<br> one that, without provocation, has killed or seriously injured a person. A<br> "dangerous" dog would be one that has killed another dog or been a<br> three-time offender as a "nuisance" dog.<br> These two most serious classifications would trigger registration, liability<br> insurance, signage, housing, microchip, and other requirements.<br> <br> A "nuisance" dog would be one that while, off its owner's property,<br> menacingly chased, approached, or attempted to bite a person. The first<br> offense would start a record with the dog warden. Critics have complained<br> that the bill would essentially allow the dog a free first bite before<br> restrictions are imposed on owners.<br> <br> Staff writer Tanya Irwin contributed to this report. 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Spread the word. <br> Forward our Texas RPOA E-News messages to your elected representatives and <br> local media.<br> <br> Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) held the first meeting<br> yesterday of the newly appointed Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee in <br> Austin. The committee is mandated in HB 1451, the HSUS and Texas Humane <br> Legislation<br> Network anti-breeding bill signed into law by Governor Rick Perry June 17. <br> It includes 9 members: 2 licensed breeders, 2 veterinarians, 2 public <br> members, 2 animal welfare organizations and 1 animal control officer.<br> <br> Most notable was the constant reference to the Breeder "Industry" throughout<br> the meeting; in spite of the fact that "commercial" and "high volume"<br> wording was removed from the Breeder Definition before bill passage. THLN<br> said they wanted to get "anything passed and come back later." It's all<br> incremental steps with the extremists.<br> <br> RPOA viewed the meeting online (in spite of the connection dropping several <br> times) and made the following observations:<br> <br> 1. TDLR bragged about their department being the "model" agency in Texas, <br> the most competent staff in state government with capable enforcement.<br> <br> 2. Frank Denton, TDLR Commission Chairman, pointed out that everyone there<br> wanted humane treatment of animals. He said committee members were <br> appointed by a unanimous vote. The rules written must be fair, reasonable <br> and enforceable and warned the next 6 months would be intense for the <br> committee.<br> <br> 3. Chairman Denton told them that committee members only serve in an<br> "advisory" capacity and cannot make public policy. He said if "one side"<br> [Animal Welfare vs Animal Rights?] gets all they want, it will not be a <br> "fair" deal. So compromise is the rule of the day, not what is best for the <br> animals and their future.<br> <br> 4. Two breeders represent the "Breeder Community" on the committee, TDLR<br> says, but due to the convoluted language in HB 1451, these two committee<br> members CANNOT vote! Only "licensed breeders" can serve on the committee<br> and no one is licensed in the state at this time.<br> <br> 5. TDLR stated that they have no control over some issues because of the <br> statute mandates. A "draft" of the proposed rules will be given to <br> committee members at the next meeting to give them a "skeletal structure" <br> for starters. Rules are supposed to be written by the committee or at least<br> under their "advisement."<br> <br> 6. Quite troublesome is the division of the committee into "Committee Work<br> Groups." RPOA has found from many years of serving on committees and in<br> focus groups that this is simply standard government procedure to weaken<br> input and to control the committee outcome. The three separate work groups <br> will be for Licensing, Standards, and Compliance respectively but have not <br> been appointed yet. Although everything will come back to the entire <br> committee for approval, this method stifles major input from knowledgeable <br> members on all topics due to time constraints.<br> <br> 7. A public directory of licensed dog and cat breeders will be established <br> so breeders should be prepared for major "animal rights" harassment. Let's <br> hope we don't have dogs and cats released as mink breeders have encountered. <br> Also a database will be posted of violations. Yet to be determined, <br> according to statements made by TDLR, are how payments for "snitches" will <br> be handled and how donations are taken and disbursed.<br> <br> 8. Proposed Rules will be published in the Texas Register for public <br> comment later. Next meeting the committee will be given the Statutes and <br> the draft of Rules already written by TDLR.<br> <br> Brian Francis with TDLR spoke to the committee about how to "read" the law<br> (HB 1451). Watch for "shall" or "may;" also "and" and "or" which change<br> interpretation completely.<br> <br> 9. Third Party Inspectors: HB 1451 defines Third Party Inspectors to mean<br> a state agency or local policemen or fireman.) Francis used the word "if"<br> regarding the use of third party inspectors so the decision hasn't been made<br> yet. This would allow radical "animal rights" extremists to be in the <br> driver's seat, closing down breeding facilities.<br> <br> 10. Francis talked about the RFP (Request for Proposal) for Training and<br> Enforcement Procedures which was sent out by TDLR before the Advisory <br> Committee was even seated. Deadline for RFP submissions has passed and they<br> received three applications.<br> <br> 11. TDLR said they have consulted with experts in other states and don't<br> intend to make the mistakes they made in Oklahoma. Say they will have to<br> determine what is "intact;" and there isn't such a thing as a generic <br> facility so protocol must be developed.<br> <br> 12. Criminal Background Checks for Applicants: Criminal conviction<br> guidelines to refuse or revoke licenses must be written.<br> <br> Committee Member Larry Munchrath, USDA licensed cat breeder (who can't<br> vote!), asked if inspectors will have background checks and the reply was<br> "Yes."<br> <br> Committee Member Babette Ellis asked how many other regulations deal with<br> people's homes? TDLR replied "Barbers, air conditioning, etc." So this is<br> common procedure for TDLR if the home is in close proximity to the activity.<br> <br> Must be up and running by September 1, 2012 with dog and cat breeders<br> licensed and in compliance. HB 1451 has clear parameters which TDLR must<br> follow.<br> <br> All in all, it was a sad day for Texas dog and cat breeders.<br> <br> Make a donation today to RPOA Texas Outreach's Legislative Action Fund to<br> stop HB 1451! 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The "Puppymill" word was never <br> in the bill which also regulates cat breeders. Legislators and the media <br> were misled by proponents about the content of HB 1451.<br> <br> The newly appointed TDLR Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee is charged <br> with writing "rules" for the bill which mandates USDA regulations as a <br> mininum.<br> <br> The Advisory Committee is scheduled to hold their introductory meeting <br> Tuesday, November 15, at 9:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Public Meeting Room of <br> TDLR's North Campus, located at 1106 Clayton Lane in Austin.<br> <br> The agenda is available online.<br> <a href="http://www.license.state.tx.us/Agendas/AdvisoryBrdAgendas/breagenda111511.htm">http://www.license.state.tx.us/Agendas/AdvisoryBrdAgendas/breagenda111511.htm</a><br> or <a href="http://tinyurl.com/c9derps">http://tinyurl.com/c9derps</a><br> <br> The meeting will be broadcast and can be viewed live with RealPlayer.at:<br> <a href="http://real2.license.state.tx.us:554/ramgen/broadcast/bre111511.rm?usehostname">http://real2.license.state.tx.us:554/ramgen/broadcast/bre111511.rm?usehostname</a><br> <br> Of interest on the agenda:<br> Training for board members;<br> Public Comment (designated time);<br> Overview of TDLR: Compliance Division, Education and Examination Division, <br> Enforcement Division, Licensing Division;.<br> General discussion of HB 1451;<br> Appointment of Committee Work Groups; and Recommendations for agenda items <br> next meeting; schedule time and location.<br> <br> Support RPOA by making a donation today! 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Latham, Buda TX, Public Member, Presiding Officer<br> <br> Babette Ellis, Austin, TX, Public Member<br> <br> Larry Munchrath, Eustace, TX, Licensed Breeder<br> <br> Steve Epperson, Brownsboro, TX, Licensed Breeder<br> <br> While the Compliance Division of TDLR was giving a staff report (time stamp<br> approx. 4:26), they were asked about the new breeders licensing program. A<br> TDLR staff member replied stating that there would be 3rd party inspector<br> training. He also said TDLR would only contract with governmental entities<br> to obtain licensed inspectors (ie. firemen, policemen, etc. ) He further<br> stated that once trained, these inspectors would only be authorized to do<br> assigned inspections. These will be determined by TDLR in advance. There<br> will be no random inspections conducted on the whim of an inspector.<br> <br> The Advisory Board was approved. This discussion began at time stamp 4:40.<br> Because the breeders are not yet licensed (as required by legislation in<br> order to serve on board), they will not have a vote. However, TDLR staff <br> was<br> instructed to take detail notes of their comments so they could be fully<br> considered by TDLR board members. Since this is only an advisory board,<br> TDLR board members are not bound to their decisions and can consider breeder<br> comments and positions.<br> <br> First meeting will be a basic orientation and will be held the week of <br> November<br> 14th. 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The basic standards for care as written in HB 1451 are USDA <br> regulations which are designed for large scale commercial breeders meeting <br> zoning requirements - not the dog and cat breeders defined in HB 1451 who <br> breed in a home environment. The "commercial" and "high volume breeders" <br> definition was deleted from HB 1451 before passage which allows them to <br> tighten the noose in the future ... until there are no breeders nor sales of <br> dogs and cats in Texas. Just strays from the streets! If you don't believe <br> us, just ask them.<br> <br> Please donate to our RPOA Legislative Action Fund as our attorney's time <br> clock is ticking. He is advising us on all actions.<br> www.rpoatexasoutreach.org (PayPal or mail in!)<br> <br> RPOA received the notice below from one of our members although we've <br> subscribed and received confirmation from the TDLR Listserve, yet we have <br> not received any notices and have advised TDLR of same.<br> Go to the link below for more information and a link to listen to the <br> Meeting itself on Tuesday. Even if you are not a breeder, everyone should <br> be concerned over purebred dogs and cats becoming extinct.<br> <br> TDLR Agenda Link and Real Player Link also for Tuesday's meeting:<br> <a href="http://www.license.state.tx.us/Agendas/Commagendas/agenda110111.htm">http://www.license.state.tx.us/Agendas/Commagendas/agenda110111.htm</a><br> <br> From: Notice From TDLR <<a href="mailto:TDLRNotice%40LICENSE.STATE.TX.US">TDLRNotice@LICENSE.STATE.TX.US</a>><br> To: <a href="mailto:GENERAL%40LST.LICENSE.STATE.TX.US">GENERAL@LST.LICENSE.STATE.TX.US</a><br> <br> Subject: Commission Meeting Agenda<br> The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation is scheduled to meet<br> Tuesday, November 1 at 9:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Public Meeting Room of<br> TDLR's North Campus, located at 1106 Clayton Lane in Austin.<br> <br> View the agenda on TDLR's website. 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Why cut the wires?<br> <br> HSUS never lets a crisis go to waste and was just waiting for an opportunity <br> like this tragic situation in Ohio. HSUS will now become the "authority" on <br> a task force to regulate dangerous wild animals in Ohio. The extremists <br> don't believe in private ownership of wild animals or zoos and would like to <br> close them all down. And they will be the authority to write state <br> legislation? Yet again?<br> <br> Genny describes below what is happening in the Bird World due to "animal <br> rights" activity regarding non-native animals, including birds. The <br> extremists have gotten the Moluccan Cockatoo listed under the ESA and are <br> working to list other cockatoos and species. A real threat to pet <br> ownership. One by one ... until we have none.<br> <br> Texas Humane Legislation Network jumped in immediately with an Action Alert <br> for everyone to contact their Texas legislators about enforcing our state <br> law regarding wild animals. THLN already has plans regarding exotic animals <br> for the next legislative session. The devil is always in the "definitions."<br> <br> Governor John Kasich said on the radio that Ohio already has the laws to <br> address this situation but did issue the Executive Order below.<br> What law could be written to stop a wild animal owner from killing himself <br> in his driveway after releasing all his animals?<br> <br> Governor John Kasich's Executive Order<br> <a href="http://governor.ohio.gov/Portals/0/pdf/news/DWA%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf">http://governor.ohio.gov/Portals/0/pdf/news/DWA%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf</a><br> OR Tiny URL<br> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/62j24xe">http://tinyurl.com/62j24xe</a><br> <br> To Contact Governor Kasich and warn him about HSUS, PETA and their agenda, <br> email him at this URL:<br> <a href="http://governor.ohio.gov/Contact/ContacttheGovernor.aspx">http://governor.ohio.gov/Contact/ContacttheGovernor.aspx</a><br> Phone: 614-466-3555<br> RPOA did and it only takes a minute. Monday we'll call Governor Kasich. <br> I'm sure every PETA person in the country is doing the same thing. Let's <br> provide a voice of reason and common sense.<br> <br> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><br> From Genny Wall:<br> <<a href="mailto:Gennygem2%40aol.com">Gennygem2@aol.com</a>><br> Sent: Thu, October 20, 2011<br> <br> The Ohio situation is tragic in so many ways. I can't fathom any animal <br> owner releasing his animals, knowing they would probably be killed.<br> <br> That said, the Ohio situation raises issues regarding passing more laws to <br> regulate the keeping of "exotic animals". An "exotic" is usually defined as <br> a non-native species.<br> <br> Keep in mind that these days, in general, the animal laws that are passed <br> throughout this country are restrictive, not permissive. They are not <br> designed to encourage animal ownership, they are designed to make it harder <br> to keepanimals.<br> <br> If more restrictive exotic laws are passed (such as HR 669 from a few years <br> ago, which, if you remember, would have banned almost all non-native <br> animals,<br> including our birds, in the US), the keeping of exotics (all kinds, many <br> kinds, some kinds, it doesn't matter) will become more difficult, if not <br> impossible.<br> <br> As you read about proposals to "protect" exotic animals, such as by listing <br> them as threatened or endangered under the U.S. ESA, keep in mind that the <br> U.S. ESA does not allow the keeping of ESA-listed species as pets. That <br> impacts our ability to keep our birds. Currently the ARs have gotten the <br> moluccan cockatoo listed under the ESA, and are now pushing to list the <br> Philippine cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia), White cockatoo (C. alba), and <br> Yellow-crested cockatoo (C. sulphurea). The umbrella cockatoo and all <br> species of yellow crested cockatoos will be listed. There are more petitions <br> in the works to list more bird species under the ESA.<br> <br> Unless the "special rule" proposed by the USFWS relating to bird species is <br> put in place, and KEPT in place (which in my opinion is unlikely, given the <br> AR's<br> penchant to sue the FWS to get their way), those of you who now own these<br> species will no longer be able to keep them as pets, and it is unlikely that <br> you will be able to keep them in your "sanctuaries". Both "uses" are <br> contrary to the intent of the ESA.<br> <br> If keeping animals becomes more difficult, or impossible, good owners, who <br> provide good care to their animals, will no longer be able to keep them.<br> <br> The inevitable result of restrictive legislation is that animals are <br> relinquished by their owners.<br> If the animals are relinquished, where do you think they will go? 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The deadline for applications to<br> serve on the Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee has expired. At the<br> Commission's meeting November 1st Frank Denton, Commission Chairman, will <br> present the Advisory Committee members' names for approval. RPOA<br> recommended some well qualified animal owners for consideration and our hope<br> is for a balanced committee.<br> <br> TDLR received 56 applications (which should tell you something) for the 9 <br> Advisory Committee positions which<br> include 2 Licensed Breeders, 2 Veterinarians, 2 animal welfare<br> organizations, 2 members representing the public, and one animal control<br> officer. We were told at one point that only one dog and one cat breeder<br> had applied for the "Breeder" positions.<br> <br> RPOA was assured by Director Kuntz that TDLR has an excellent reputation and<br> will be "fair" in all matters regarding HB 1451. However we were somewhat<br> surprised when he said TDLR has already written a "draft" for the Licensed<br> Breeders Advisory Committee to use as a basis for writing the "rules." <br> Let's<br> hope it wasn't written by Della Lindquist, the TDLR legal counsel with ties<br> to an Austin Animal Rights Group. Since the minimum standards are federal<br> USDA regulations perhaps that simplifies the process or maybe HSUS provided<br> a them with a template.<br> <br> Some Q & A with Director Kuntz produced these answers regarding exemptions <br> as there are no definitions for them in HB 1451:<br> * How will TDLR define hunting, tracking, chasing, pointing, flushing,<br> retrieving game and herding dogs? Kuntz says by "breed."<br> <br> * How will TDLR determine "intent bred for" the exempted breeds? Kuntz<br> doesn't know yet.<br> <br> * Competing in Field Trials, Hunting Tests, or Similar Organized<br> Performance Events? Does this exempt dogs and cats bred for Conformation<br> Show Competition? Kuntz doesn't know yet.<br> <br> HB 1451 says only that the dog be "bred with the intent" that it be used<br> "primarily" for those exemptions. It doesn't even say that it actually must<br> be used in that manner. So if you breed dogs with the intention of them<br> chasing game, you're home free. The bill doesn't name any breeds.<br> <br> RFP ISSUED BY TDLR, October 10, 2011!<br> Information at the links below. We'll have more on this later as it's under <br> review by our attorney and board of directors. Is TDLR trying to circumvent <br> the process by sending out a 49 page Request for Proposal regarding <br> development of course material and delivery of inspection training services, <br> designing protocols for reporting animal cruelty, inspection reports with <br> proper violation documentation, protocols for conducting complaint based <br> investigations, adoption of standards for facilities, training requirements, <br> policy and procedures for third party inspectors before the Advisory <br> Committee has even been formed?<br> <a href="http://www.license.state.tx.us/bre/RFP452-2-0107.pdf">http://www.license.state.tx.us/bre/RFP452-2-0107.pdf</a><br> Deadline for submissions is November 14, 2011. Institutions of higher <br> education, training organizations, animal welfare organizations, and all <br> other qualified and interested parties are eligible to respond.<br> <br> RPOA finds it puzzling that TDLR would seek providers of training services <br> prior to the creation of the rules around which the training should be <br> geared. Our attorney agrees and says the only guidance from TDLR is Exhibit <br> 2, the federal Animal Welfare Act (USDA 9C.F.R. Part 3, Subpart A) which is <br> mandated by HB 1451 for minimum standards of humane handling, care, <br> treatment, and transportation of dogs and cats. He pointed out that aside <br> from these USDA regulations, vendors are on their own to craft training <br> services and course material.<br> <br> RPOA is vehemently opposed to having Third Party Inspectors at all.<br> For more TDLR information:<br> <a href="http://www.license.state.tx.us/bre/bre.htm">http://www.license.state.tx.us/bre/bre.htm</a><br> <br> Occupations Code regarding HB 1451:<br> <a href="http://www.license.state.tx.us/bre/brelaw.htm">http://www.license.state.tx.us/bre/brelaw.htm</a><br> <br> ..................................................................<br> Subscribe to this announcement only email list to stay informed regarding<br> all Texas animal issues by emailing:<br> <a href="mailto:TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com">TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><br> Donate with PayPal or mail in:<br> www.rpoatexasoutreach.org<br> Our statewide membership includes concerned "John Q" Pet Owners with all<br> species of pets; dog, cat, bird clubs from all national registries; 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HSUS did!<br> RPOA welcomes Peter, pet owner of two cats, as a new subscriber to our Texas<br> RPOA E-News.<br> <br> <a href="http://www.myplainview.com/news/article_23ee23fe-f9d1-11e0-962e-001cc4c002e0.html">http://www.myplainview.com/news/article_23ee23fe-f9d1-11e0-962e-001cc4c002e0.html</a><br> OR<br> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3qc8s5t">http://tinyurl.com/3qc8s5t</a><br> <br> How much is that doggie on that Internet website?<br> Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6:00 pm<br> <br> By PETER MALOF Texas News Service<br> SAN ANTONIO - A new, so-called "puppy mill" law in Texas will require<br> the state's commercial pet breeders to maintain humane conditions.<br> Animal advocates praise the new rules, but say widespread direct sales<br> of pets online also make federal standards necessary.<br> <br> Pets ordered online may arrive with diseases that can lead to huge<br> veterinary bills for unwitting buyers, warned Melanie Kahn, who directs<br> the Humane Society of the United States Puppy Mills Campaign. 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It's just begun! This is the bill HSUS, ASPCA and Texas<br> Humane Legislation Network (THLN) sold to Texas legislators and the media<br> under the guise of being a "puppymill" bill although that word isn't found<br> anywhere in the bill. The words "commercial" and later "high volume"<br> breeder were deleted from HB 1451 before it passed. It's now simply a Dog & <br> Cat Breeders Bill with USDA requirements as minimum standards for<br> "possessing" more than 10 Intact Female Animals (Dogs and Cats) and even<br> "offering" to sell 20 animals annually from those females. THLN President<br> Cile Holloway's mantra was "Get anything passed and come back later!" It<br> will never end. Senator John Whitmire said the bill will be back next<br> legislative session.<br> <br> RPOA has an attorney on retainer for legal action regarding HB 1451 but we<br> desperately need donations if we're going to be able to keep him. Instead<br> of sending $19 a month to HSUS as they beg with those sad TV commercials,<br> please send it to RPOA.<br> <br> One Great Dane breeder contacted RPOA recently and said two litters of Great<br> Danes and show prospects held back for two years observation brings her<br> under licensing requirements with the USDA regulations.<br> <br> The legislators and media never mentioned the minimum requirement of federal<br> USDA standards for the humane handling, care, treatment, and also<br> transportation of dogs and cats set forth in 9 C.F.R. Part 3, Subpart A of<br> the Animal Welfare Act; requiring special drainage, impervious cover, etc.<br> which are impossible to meet in a home environment.<br> <br> HB 1451 defines possess as "having custody or control over." A "Controlling<br> Person is defined as having direct or indirect control of 25% or more of a<br> dog or cat breeder." This appears to include in or out of state<br> co-ownership of show dogs whose owners' names and addresses can be found in<br> show catalogs. These could be included in the allowed number of Intact<br> Female Animals. The extremists already scan, cuss and want to eliminate<br> breeders listed in newspaper Classified Ads so now they'll have dog and cat<br> show catalogs for reference in Texas.<br> <br> License fees are mandated to cover all costs of administering and enforcing<br> HB 1451. The state predicts they'll have 1,000 licenses sold. However that<br> is questionable since Texas only has 35 USDA dog licensed facilities now and<br> AKC conducted 359 inspections in Texas in 2010 (more than 7 litters that<br> year registered with AKC). Some breeders are quitting and others are<br> arranging to fall under the number of Intact Female Animals. More likely<br> there'll be around 500 licenses sold - if that many.<br> <br> We had HB 1451 down for the count and only lost by TWO senators' votes on<br> the Senate Floor because of last minute bailouts for exemptions which are<br> not defined in the bill. What is a "chasing dog?" Divide and conquer <br> worked and we lost. There's no way to compromise or work with HSUS and win.<br> The Farm Bureau, Texas State Rifle Association, and Texas Wildlife<br> Association deserted us in the home stretch.<br> <br> The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) wants out of <br> the 2012 federal Farm Bill as they fear it provides ample opening for new<br> regulations inspired by animal rights groups such as People for the Ethical<br> Treatment of Animals and the Humane Society of the United States. "We're<br> concerned that groups like that have an agenda to put animal agriculture out<br> of business, and they will go to great lengths to do that in the Farm Bill,"<br> said Jason Skaggs, TSCRA director of government and public affairs. The<br> livestock title covers other species besides cattle, including poultry. So <br> where were they when we needed them?<br> <br> The only way to stop the Animal Rights Snowball from Hell in its tracks is<br> legal action regarding HB 1451. Then we can go to work personally educating <br> our personal legislators,<br> veterinarians, and the media on their real agenda while it plays out in the<br> courts.<br> <br> Donations can be sent via Paypal on www.rpoatexasoutreach.org or mailed to: <br> RPOA Texas Outreach,<br> Legislative Action Fund, 900 NE Loop 410 #311-D, San Antonio, TX 78209.<br> These donations are not tax deductible.<br> <br> To make a tax deductible donation, send via PayPal at <br> www.responsiblepetowners.org or mail to Responsible Pet Owners Alliance<br> at the same address.<br> It takes a barebones budget of $50,000 annually just to keep our office open <br> with a part-time person on salary. 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Is that for the foster homes?<br> The media should be barred from all seizures to avoid this perception. Two <br> veterinarians should be on site at the time of seizure -- the animal owners' <br> vet and the seizing entity's vet.<br> <br> RPOA wants to know:<br> Why isn't the accused breeder allowed the opportunity to correct <br> deficieincies before the seizure?<br> Why is it that every animal on the property is seized instead of only the <br> animals showing distress?<br> And last but not least, the seized animals are "sold" -- not "adopted!" <br> Children are adopted, not animals.<br> <br> State seizure laws must be amended next legislative session. RPOA and our <br> lobbyists have tried for the past two state legislature sessions but Texas <br> Humane Legislation Network (THLN) continues to block our efforts. Seizures <br> "in place" make more sense than what's happening now.<br> RPOA must replace THLN as the authority in Texas animal issues as their <br> knowledge is very limited. We have the animal expertise among our <br> membership which is provided as a community service.<br> ............................................................<br> <br> <a href="http://myplainview.com/news/article_a2ced2fc-f5e6-11e0-8cf4-001cc4c03286.html">http://myplainview.com/news/article_a2ced2fc-f5e6-11e0-8cf4-001cc4c03286.html</a><br> <br> Excerpts (more information at url above)<br> October 13 and updated October 15, 2011<br> FLOYDADA - A jury will decide the fate of more than 200 dogs seized two<br> weeks ago from AlphaTex Kennels near Aiken. That was the determination of<br> Floyd County Justice of the Peace Tali Jackson during a pre-trial hearing<br> this morning in the 110th District Courtroom at the Floyd County Courthouse.<br> <br> Paul Holloway of Plainview, the attorney for AlphaTex Kennels owners Mark<br> and Sandra Smith, asked that a six-member jury decide the future of the<br> dogs, most of which are in foster care in area cities. Jackson granted the<br> request.<br> <br> The Smiths are seeking the return of the dogs. If that's not granted, they<br> likely would be put up for adoption.<br> <br> Holloway said Mark Smith, a diabetic, had toes amputated in April and<br> admittedly had fallen behind on work at the kennel, where the Smiths' son<br> Kory also assists.<br> <br> Holloway pointed to similar situations when farmers are in need of a helping<br> hand with their crops that the community often helps out.<br> <br> "If the sheriff had gone to Mark and asked him to fix the problem" all this<br> could have been avoided, Holloway said.<br> The hearing had been scheduled for last week, but the Smiths were granted a<br> continuance. It was thought Thursday morning's hearing also would be<br> postponed, but officials decided to go through with it.<br> (MORE at the link above.)<br> ........................................................<br> Subscribe to this announcement only email list to stay informed regarding<br> all Texas animal issues by emailing:<br> <a href="mailto:TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com">TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><br> Donate with PayPal or mail in:<br> www.rpoatexasoutreach.org<br> Our statewide membership includes concerned "John Q" Pet Owners with all<br> species of pets; dog, cat, bird clubs from all national registries and mixed <br> breeds; cat and dog fanciers/exhibitors; all species rescuers; <br> veterinarians; veterinary<br> technicians; sportsmen; working/hunting dog breed clubs and individual<br> owners; search & rescue dog owners; therapy dog owners; guide dog owners;<br> show dog handlers; pet sitters; dog trainers; pet groomers; boarding kennels<br> and other animal interests.<br> <br> </p> </div> <!--~-|**|PrettyHtmlStart|**|-~--> <div style="color: #fff; height: 0;">__._,_.___</div> <div id="ygrp-actbar" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 10px; white-space: nowrap; color: #666; padding-top: 15px;"> <div> <a href="mailto:rpoa@texas.net?subject=Re%3A%20Texas%20Alpha%20Tex%20Kennels%20to%20have%20jury%20trial" style="margin-right: 0; padding-right: 0;"> Reply to <span style="fon