The reasons I thought most people opposed breed specific legislation are basically that it doesn't solve whatever problem spurred its proposal and that it unfairly singles out a particular breed (or breeds). It's not unusual to see comments such as this from those opposed to BSL: With proper training and attention, pit bulls can be … Continue reading San Bernardino Co Set to Ban Intact Pitbulls
Category: legislation
Best Friends Animal Society and Oreo’s Law
I think Best Friends Animal Society is talking about Oreo's Law here but calling it "Kellner/Duane" ("Oreo's Law" is referenced in the first sentence). I'm not sure where they are coming up with the name "Kellner/Duane". I follow Micah Kellner (sponsor of the bill) on Twitter and he calls it Oreo's Law. At any rate, … Continue reading Best Friends Animal Society and Oreo’s Law
NY: Oreo’s Law Update
Oreo's Law, designed to save the lives of death row shelter pets whom other rescues are willing to take, has been killed for the year. The bill had a number of supporters, including Nathan Winograd (pdf), but was opposed by the ASPCA, the Animal Law Coalition and apparently Best Friends Animal Society. I haven't seen … Continue reading NY: Oreo’s Law Update
More Misguided Pet Breeding Legislation
The IL Senate has passed a bill that is supposed to protect consumers with regard to pets sold in pet stores: In Illinois, the legislation requires pet shops to post information on or near the cages of dogs and cats that includes: the name and address of each animal's breeder; a record of all veterinary … Continue reading More Misguided Pet Breeding Legislation
Opposition to Banning the Gas Chamber in MI
MI is looking at legislation to ban the use of the gas chamber for killing shelter pets. There are eleven county animal control units still gassing pets in the state and one of those counties is Berrien. Berrien's County Administrator Bill Wolf is opposed to the bill for several reasons: 1. Although three AC employees … Continue reading Opposition to Banning the Gas Chamber in MI
Treats on the Internets
The Monthly National Legislation Report posted a list of "119 incriminating examples of excessive, prohibited and under-reported lobbying by The Humane Society of the United States..." *** pet advocate has filed a lawsuit against the Robeson Co Animal Shelter in NC in an effort to legally prevent the shelter from killing dogs when a rescue … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
That Tingle Means It’s Working!
GA legislators approved a bill to end the use of the gas chamber in the state yesterday and sent it to the Governor for signing. The approval was not unanimous however: But in voting against the bill, Sen. Bill Heath, a Republican from Bremen, championed the merits of gas as the most humane way for … Continue reading That Tingle Means It’s Working!
Should NC Have Mandatory Jail Time for Violent Animal Abusers?
In August 2009, a 3 month old mixed breed puppy named "Susie" jumped on the couch in her NC home. This, to anyone who has ever owned a puppy or at least has reasonable expectations of puppy behavior, is not in any way surprising. What is outright shocking is the reaction of the then 20 … Continue reading Should NC Have Mandatory Jail Time for Violent Animal Abusers?
Is Criminalizing Animal Cruelty Videos Wise?
OK, I get the SCOTUS decision on the animal cruelty videos. The law was written too broadly and criminalized videos likely not intended to fall under the law. So what's the best way forward? Do we ask Congress to draft a new law that specifically names the types of animal cruelty depictions that do not … Continue reading Is Criminalizing Animal Cruelty Videos Wise?
Updated: SCOTUS Says Animal Cruelty Videos are Protected
You know how we all love freedom of expression until somebody expresses themselves in a way we don't like? SCOTUS just wanted to remind us about that: The Supreme Court struck down a federal law Tuesday aimed at banning videos that show graphic violence against animals, saying it violates the right to free speech. The … Continue reading Updated: SCOTUS Says Animal Cruelty Videos are Protected
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