URGENT: CA SB 250 Revived- Action Needed Now!
The AKC Government Relations Department has just learned that California Senate Bill 250, which seeks to mandate the sterilization of a dog on a second animal control offense, has moved to the third reading calendar and could be voted on any day. It is imperative that California responsible dog owners and breeders immediately contact their Assemblymembers and Senators and ask them to oppose SB 250!
The AKC continues to oppose the many unreasonable provisions of this legislation, including the mandatory sterilization for a second impoundment. Two animal control violations may occur years apart and therefore not accurately reflect the true nature of the dog or the responsibility of the owner. Furthermore, the owner could be denied from ever owning an intact animal again. Read AKC’s Legislative Alert from 2009 for more details on Senate Bill 250.
How You Can Help
When SB 250 first came up for a vote in the Assembly in 2009, it was rejected due to the excellent education and grassroots efforts of concerned dog owners, exhibitors, and breeders in California. Your calls and e-mails do make a difference! Please take the time to contact your Assembly Member and Senator TODAY and ask them to oppose Senate Bill 250.
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Robert
www.TheAnimalLawyer.com
