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The Healthy Pets Act

published July 16, 2007

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Assemblyman Lloyd Levine (D-Van Nuys) has written The Healthy Pets Act, a proposal that "aims to reduce the number of unclaimed cats and dogs put to death each year in California—currently around 454,000—by imposing a substantial fine on pet owners unless they get their animals spayed or neutered," states an article on www.latimes.com.

"The legislation would prohibit any person from owning or possessing any cat or dog over the age of 6 months that has not been spayed or neutered unless that person gets a special permit," continues the article. "The fine for failing to comply with the law would be $500, waived if the pet owner gets the animal spayed or neutered within a specified amount of time."


The proposal has caused a large response among supporters and opponents.

According to the article, "Levine said he had received hate mail. Some animal breeders have threatened to move out of the state, and one of the largest dog shows in the country is considering a boycott of California if AB 1634 becomes law." The American Kennel Club (AKC) has also "vowed to reconsider plans to hold its national competition in Long Beach in December and again in 2008 if the bill passes."

"We don't believe government should be mandating what owners do with their pets," said Lisa Peterson, spokeswoman for the AKC.

Another concern is that the new law could "create a burden for low-income families that cannot afford a $500 fine or whatever fee cities and counties might sets for permits to keep unspayed animals," continues the article.

Charles Calderon (D-Montebello) said, "I kind of saw it as a shot at minority communities, especially the Latino communities. Some of the people it will impact are the least capable of paying it."

However, Levine believes the proposal will not only help save animals but also taxpayers' money. "We spend $300 million a year between state and local governments on the cost of intake, housing, care, feeding, euthanasia, and disposal of dogs and cats at animal shelters," said Levine.

One solution proposed is education over legislation. According to the article, "education programs and locally financed subsidies have helped to significantly reduce the number of dogs and cats put to death each year."

published July 16, 2007

By Author - LawCrossing
( 5 votes, average: 3.6 out of 5)
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