BSL across the United States! Please read for updates and stay involved!! Don't only react when it comes to your STATE, if you are not involved now within other STATES, your STATE will be next! Stay informed and involved!
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A Message from Zandra, Anderson, Texas Dog Lawyer and Founder of Texas Dog Commission
Breed Specific Legislation is on fire for the 2011 Texas Legislative session. Cynthia Kent, a former judge, is promoting a proposal that would make it a third degree felony to own an American Pit Bull Terrier or other related breeds. Her second proposal is for harsh restrictions on ownership, strict liability and dog insurance of $250,000.00 for owners of the breeds. For full analysis of the Kent Proposals, go to www.TexasDogCommission.com and look under 2011 Legislative Session.
There is already one bill that has been introduced that is breed specific (HB 998) and there are more promised to come. HB 998 is targeting all breeds of dogs twenty pounds and over (intact males) and puts serious restrictions on owning all of these breeds including mixed breeds. This proposed law requires owners to buy dog insurance of $100,000.00.
The restrictions include such things as not being able to participate an any off lead activities (obedience, rally, agility, dog parks, even Greyhound racing), muzzling your dog when on a leash, and requiring owners to have secure enclosures meant for dogs already legally declared dangerous. This bill penalizes dogs that have done nothing wrong simply because they are of a breed that weighs twenty or more pounds. The proposed law includes mixed breeds of that weight, also. For full analysis of HB 998 go to www.TexasDogCommission.com and look under 2011 Legislative Session.
The best way to prevent bad laws for dogs is to get ahead of the pack. The only way to do that is through coordinated efforts of dog owners who care and importantly to have our message that BSL will not be accepted in any form promoted in Austin by our own advocates on the ground.
Funds are needed to pay for our Austin advocates and for other costs associated fighting BSL (printing of briefs for legislators, mailing costs, etc.). The Texas Dog Commission is collecting donations for fighting BSL. The Texas Dog Commission does not have any overhead costs (no office or employees), so 100% of every cent collected for this cause will go to protect our dogs from Breed Specific Legislation.
DONATE at www.TexasDogCommission.com (by PayPal or any major credit card). Please, donate whatever you can to this cause. Let’s make sure these bad laws never get any bite!
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A Message from Zandra, Anderson, Texas Dog Lawyer and Founder of Texas Dog Commission
Breed Specific Legislation is on fire for the 2011 Texas Legislative session. Cynthia Kent, a former judge, is promoting a proposal that would make it a third degree felony to own an American Pit Bull Terrier or other related breeds. Her second proposal is for harsh restrictions on ownership, strict liability and dog insurance of $250,000.00 for owners of the breeds. For full analysis of the Kent Proposals, go to www.TexasDogCommission.com and look under 2011 Legislative Session.
There is already one bill that has been introduced that is breed specific (HB 998) and there are more promised to come. HB 998 is targeting all breeds of dogs twenty pounds and over (intact males) and puts serious restrictions on owning all of these breeds including mixed breeds. This proposed law requires owners to buy dog insurance of $100,000.00.
The restrictions include such things as not being able to participate an any off lead activities (obedience, rally, agility, dog parks, even Greyhound racing), muzzling your dog when on a leash, and requiring owners to have secure enclosures meant for dogs already legally declared dangerous. This bill penalizes dogs that have done nothing wrong simply because they are of a breed that weighs twenty or more pounds. The proposed law includes mixed breeds of that weight, also. For full analysis of HB 998 go to www.TexasDogCommission.com and look under 2011 Legislative Session.
The best way to prevent bad laws for dogs is to get ahead of the pack. The only way to do that is through coordinated efforts of dog owners who care and importantly to have our message that BSL will not be accepted in any form promoted in Austin by our own advocates on the ground.
Funds are needed to pay for our Austin advocates and for other costs associated fighting BSL (printing of briefs for legislators, mailing costs, etc.). The Texas Dog Commission is collecting donations for fighting BSL. The Texas Dog Commission does not have any overhead costs (no office or employees), so 100% of every cent collected for this cause will go to protect our dogs from Breed Specific Legislation.
DONATE at www.TexasDogCommission.com (by PayPal or any major credit card). Please, donate whatever you can to this cause. Let’s make sure these bad laws never get any bite!
SIGN UP: If you are not on the mailing list for Texas Dog Commission, you can sign up to receive emails about legislation affecting our dogs and our rights to own them. Go to www.TexasDogCommission.com and look on the left lower side of the homepage to Receive Email Alerts. You will receive email alerts about proposed laws that affect dogs and your email address will be not shared or sold ever.
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Please visit this website for the latest up to date Breed Bans across the country, also pending Breed Bans!
http://rott-n-chatter.webs.com/
Also, for you Texas folks, which are the majority that visit the site. Please visit and support the RPOA of Texas! They are your voice but need your help as well if you want to continue to have this wonderful breed as your family member!
http://responsiblepetowners.org/
Say NO to Justin's Law! The STATE of Texas!!
As always, if you do not use the letters provided, always be cordial and informative and NOT abusive. We are here to educate NOT to put our hard working State Congress on the defensive!
What is Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)?
Breed-specific legislation (BSL) bans or restricts certain types of dogs based on their appearance because they are perceived as “dangerous” breeds or types of dogs.
A breed ban usually requires that all dogs of a certain appearance (“targeted breed”) be removed from the area wherein the BSL has been implemented.
Why is BSL Wrong?
BSL does not improve public safety or prevent dog bites.
BSL ignores the plight of victims and potential victims of non-targeted breeds.
BSL is costly.
BSL requires each and every dog to be identified as a breed—something that has proven impossible to do
accurately and objectively.
BSL makes targeted breeds more desirable to irresponsible and criminal owners.
BSL does nothing to make irresponsible dog owners accountable.
BSL punishes responsible dog owners.
Not a single caring canine welfare organization supports BSL .
What can you do to help?
Here is a list of the State Representative and State Senators that will be in session beginning January 11th, 2011.
The most powerful impact is mailing letters and faxing letters directly to their office in Austin. Emails can be ignored, lost or blocked.
Need a letter already prepared? You can go to one of the following businesses listed below and we will even fax it for you! Or see attachment.
The following businesses will have letters available starting January 12th, 2011.
Cooper Animal Clinic
Blue Line Bike Lab
Pup Scouts Training
Alvin-Friendswood Vet Clinic
NO to BSL in Texas Texas Legislation - Senators
Brian Birdwell - Rep
(512) 463-0122
Fax:(512) 475-3729 John Carona- Rep
(512) 463-0116
Fax: (512) 463-3135 Glen Hegar- Rep
(512) 463-0118
(512) 475-3736 (Fax) Chris Harris- Rep
(512) 463-0109
(512) 463-7003 fax Mario Gallegos- Dem
(512) 463-0106
fax: (512) 463-0346 Troy Fraser- Rep
(512) 463-0124 Craig Estes- Rep
(512) 463-0130
(512) 463-8874 Fax Rodney Ellis-Dem
(512) 463-0113
(512) 463-0006 (fax) Kevin Eltife- Rep
(512) 463-0101
(512) 475-3751 (Fax) Robert Duncan- Rep
(512) 463-0128
Fax: (512) 463-2424 Bob Deuell- Rep
(512) 463-0102
(512) 463-7202 fax Wendy Davis- Dem
(512) 463-0110
Fax: (512) 475-3745 Royce West - Dem
(512) 463-0123
(512) 463-0299 (Fax) Robert Nichols- Rep
(512) 463-0103 Tommy Williams- Rep
(512) 463-0104
(512) 463-6373 (Fax) John Whitmire- Dem
(512) 463-0115 Lt Governor David Dewhurst
P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711
(512) 463-0001
(512) 463-0677 (Fax) Jeff Wentworth- Rep
(512) 463-0125
(512) 463-7794 (Fax) Kirk Watson- Dem
(512) 463-0114
(512) 463-5949 (Fax) Leticia Van de Putte
(512) 463-0126
(512) 463-2114 (Fax) Carlos Uresti- Dem
(512) 463-0118
(512) 475-3736 (Fax) Florence Sharpiro- Rep
(512) 463-0108
(512) 463-7579 (Fax) Kel Seliger- Dem
(512) 463-0131
(512) 475-3733 (Fax) Dan Patrick- Rep
(512) 463-0107
(512) 463-8810 (Fax) Steve Ogden- Rep
(512) 463-0105
(512) 463-5713 (fax) Judith Zaffirini- Dem
(512) 463-0121 Jane Nelson - Rep
(512) 463-0112
(512) 463-0923 (Fax) Eddie Lucio, Jr - Dem
(512) 463-0127
(512) 463-0061 (Fax) Mike Jackson- Rep
(512) 463-0111
(512) 475-3727 (Fax) Joan Huffman- Rep
(512) 463-0117 Juan Hinojosa- Dem
(512)463-0120
(512) 463-0229 Fax Mailing address for all Senators is:
PO Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin Texas 78711
Address to each Senator as
"The Honorable" then name House of Representatives There are just too many House Representatives to list individually. You can find an online http://www.house.state.tx.us/
Breed-specific legislation (BSL) bans or restricts certain types of dogs based on their appearance because they are perceived as “dangerous” breeds or types of dogs.
A breed ban usually requires that all dogs of a certain appearance (“targeted breed”) be removed from the area wherein the BSL has been implemented.
Why is BSL Wrong?
BSL does not improve public safety or prevent dog bites.
BSL ignores the plight of victims and potential victims of non-targeted breeds.
BSL is costly.
BSL requires each and every dog to be identified as a breed—something that has proven impossible to do
accurately and objectively.
BSL makes targeted breeds more desirable to irresponsible and criminal owners.
BSL does nothing to make irresponsible dog owners accountable.
BSL punishes responsible dog owners.
Not a single caring canine welfare organization supports BSL .
What can you do to help?
Here is a list of the State Representative and State Senators that will be in session beginning January 11th, 2011.
The most powerful impact is mailing letters and faxing letters directly to their office in Austin. Emails can be ignored, lost or blocked.
Need a letter already prepared? You can go to one of the following businesses listed below and we will even fax it for you! Or see attachment.
The following businesses will have letters available starting January 12th, 2011.
Cooper Animal Clinic
Blue Line Bike Lab
Pup Scouts Training
Alvin-Friendswood Vet Clinic
NO to BSL in Texas Texas Legislation - Senators
Brian Birdwell - Rep
(512) 463-0122
Fax:(512) 475-3729 John Carona- Rep
(512) 463-0116
Fax: (512) 463-3135 Glen Hegar- Rep
(512) 463-0118
(512) 475-3736 (Fax) Chris Harris- Rep
(512) 463-0109
(512) 463-7003 fax Mario Gallegos- Dem
(512) 463-0106
fax: (512) 463-0346 Troy Fraser- Rep
(512) 463-0124 Craig Estes- Rep
(512) 463-0130
(512) 463-8874 Fax Rodney Ellis-Dem
(512) 463-0113
(512) 463-0006 (fax) Kevin Eltife- Rep
(512) 463-0101
(512) 475-3751 (Fax) Robert Duncan- Rep
(512) 463-0128
Fax: (512) 463-2424 Bob Deuell- Rep
(512) 463-0102
(512) 463-7202 fax Wendy Davis- Dem
(512) 463-0110
Fax: (512) 475-3745 Royce West - Dem
(512) 463-0123
(512) 463-0299 (Fax) Robert Nichols- Rep
(512) 463-0103 Tommy Williams- Rep
(512) 463-0104
(512) 463-6373 (Fax) John Whitmire- Dem
(512) 463-0115 Lt Governor David Dewhurst
P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711
(512) 463-0001
(512) 463-0677 (Fax) Jeff Wentworth- Rep
(512) 463-0125
(512) 463-7794 (Fax) Kirk Watson- Dem
(512) 463-0114
(512) 463-5949 (Fax) Leticia Van de Putte
(512) 463-0126
(512) 463-2114 (Fax) Carlos Uresti- Dem
(512) 463-0118
(512) 475-3736 (Fax) Florence Sharpiro- Rep
(512) 463-0108
(512) 463-7579 (Fax) Kel Seliger- Dem
(512) 463-0131
(512) 475-3733 (Fax) Dan Patrick- Rep
(512) 463-0107
(512) 463-8810 (Fax) Steve Ogden- Rep
(512) 463-0105
(512) 463-5713 (fax) Judith Zaffirini- Dem
(512) 463-0121 Jane Nelson - Rep
(512) 463-0112
(512) 463-0923 (Fax) Eddie Lucio, Jr - Dem
(512) 463-0127
(512) 463-0061 (Fax) Mike Jackson- Rep
(512) 463-0111
(512) 475-3727 (Fax) Joan Huffman- Rep
(512) 463-0117 Juan Hinojosa- Dem
(512)463-0120
(512) 463-0229 Fax Mailing address for all Senators is:
PO Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin Texas 78711
Address to each Senator as
"The Honorable" then name House of Representatives There are just too many House Representatives to list individually. You can find an online http://www.house.state.tx.us/
Recent Poll in Houston, Texas
Please read the false information related in the article and video.
Say NO BSL!
Be polite. Remember, a lot of lawmakers have Pit Bulls as family members as well. Just a thought!
Inherently Dangerous?
Sheriff Burnett seems to live in the real world!
Helping Mr. Wolfe with some "research".....
Research on bite cases, etc.
http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/
http://www.fataldogattacks.com/#FDA
http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/ncrc-publications/press-releases/
http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/ncrc-publications/reprints-2/
http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/
http://www.fataldogattacks.com/#FDA
http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/ncrc-publications/press-releases/
http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/ncrc-publications/reprints-2/
