Robtouw
Well-Known Member
Yesterday after thoroughly reviewing NC 2013 HB 956 and getting a bit angry, I sent a lengthy reply to the Representatives that pushed this particular little bill, fortunately it was dead for this session. I spoke with Rep. Moore’s office for over an hour yesterday regarding this bill. The purpose of it was to address a complaint from a particular group that is pushing for restriction of certain breeds, it was written in a way to get attention but not actually pass. I have been asked and have volunteered to help collect some information from responsible owners and help actually create legislation first on a state level then to be shared on a federal push that would take the focus off of “aggressive breed†labeling and instead put focus on “aggressive animal ownersâ€.
We would like to look at the judicial system that does not really address nor punish offenders and instead puts the blame on the animal in its entirety.
We have an opportunity here to speak out on behalf of our beloved breeds. I am asking that anyone that reads this post answer a few questions, I will take the answers collectively and submit ideas/concerns to the representatives that are interested in this project.
Please provide your thoughts, and do not sugar coat, be Blount and Descriptive:
We would like to look at the judicial system that does not really address nor punish offenders and instead puts the blame on the animal in its entirety.
We have an opportunity here to speak out on behalf of our beloved breeds. I am asking that anyone that reads this post answer a few questions, I will take the answers collectively and submit ideas/concerns to the representatives that are interested in this project.
Please provide your thoughts, and do not sugar coat, be Blount and Descriptive:
- What are your thoughts on the current judicial system or what you know about punishment for animal cruelty, fighting, breeding aggression, neglect or misuse of K9’s?
- When you see or suspect animal cruelty, fighting, breeding aggression, neglect or misuse of K9’s do you report it? Do you have access to a program that will address the issue without you being identified?
- What do you think should happen to the animals in the situation?
- When do you feel the owner is responsible for a dog bite/attack and when the dog should be exempt for responsibility of biting/attacking?
- If a program was set up to track animal cruelty offenders based on the sexual predators database would you use it prior to selling pups, getting care for your dogs, before boarding? Please state why yes or no.
- Ideas for increasing breed personality awareness and removing aggressive labels from breeds but labeling owners “dog aggressorsâ€, within certain limits.
- Would you be offended if your state required you to not only provide rabies vac’s for your dog, but insurance against bites, and a free citizen based responsible dog ownership course provided either on line or in your vet’s office?
- Last, any thoughts, concerns that you would like to voice in a civilized manner on dog ownership?