Shared by a friend with permission... From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Puppy Protection Act - Will it harm you? Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 09:52:32
Have you heard about the Puppy Protection Act Bill that is currently being considered in both the House and Senate? These bills are known as House Bill 3058 and Senate Bill 1478. These bills could adversely affect your business. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Representative Ed Whitfield (R-KY) proposed amendments to the Animal Welfare Act that will create substantive new restrictions on breeders as well as a "3 strikes" provision mandating license revocation for even minor violations. The bills characterize breeder facilities as puppy mills and allege a host of inhumane activities, including over-breeding, inbreeding, lack of proper veterinary care, and lack of socialization. The legislation also states "these facilities continue to operate despite repeated violations of APHIS regulations." These bills are designed to "remedy" these problems. Revival Animal Health believes in proper care of animals and facilities and feels this legislation goes too far. None of us wants to see "puppy mills" continue to operate, but we are genuinely concerned that these bills would adversely affect all breeders. It is very important for you to let your Representative and Senator know your opinion. It would also be a good idea to contact the two chairmen of the Agriculture Committee: Senator Tom Harkin, who seems to support this bill, and Congressman Larry Combest. Because of the recent terrorist attacks on our mail system, you need to call, email, and fax (they are not getting their regular mail) these legislative leaders. Senator Tom Harkin: 202-224-3254, [EMAIL PROTECTED], fax 202-224-9369Congressman Larry Combest: 202-225-4005 Iowa Residents - Both of the above plus: Senator Charles Grassley, 202-224-3744, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Congressman Leonard L. Boswell 202-225-3806, Fax 202-225-5608 Citizens of other states: To find out how to contact your Representative on the house version of the bill go to www.house.gov/writerep or contact your local government office. ~Katy _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
