In 2008, there was an amendment to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).
The amendment, which is now federal law, restricts the importation of certain live dogs imported for resale. AWA
was charged with formulating rules to implement that law. There was an open comment period that ended October 31,
2011. 382 comments were submitted along with various organizations' submission of discs that contained thousands
of individuals' comments. Many who commented were concerned that the regulations would not adequately include those
who imported dogs to resell in re-homing kennels. Others expressed concerns of overreaching inspectors would restrict
individual imports through lack of knowledge of
the regulations.
The comments website - Click Here
The proposed regulations 7 U.S.C. § 2148 - Importation
of live dogs - Click Here
NAIA Letter- Click Here
NAIA 2007- Click Here
AKC Letter- Click Here
Questions and Answers- Click Here
LOCAL ALERTS
Pomona Licensing Fees
Altered
Current $10 - New $45
Intact
Current $25 - New $75
Pomona City Council Meeting
Monday, October 5th at 7pm
City Council Chambers
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766
Sarah Sprouse, Manager
AKC Government Relations
8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27617
919-816-3720
Are you prepared to get a business license, pay a sales tax for any 3rd pet you sell in a year? Are you prepared to pay a Use Tax for any pet
that you buy from out of state?
The letters are going our from the Board of Equalization which is the other arm of the Franchise Tax Board. They are writing breeders and
informing them that is the rules and they are checking up.
While this is a legitimate function of the BOE, the rules have changed. What was once 2 litters changed without public hearing or advance
notice to 2 dogs or cats.
Click Here For the details
The California State Fish and Game Commission has proposed regulations that will treat dogs that are mixed with wolves or coyotes (or just look “wolfy”) as an “undesirable” species.
These regulations specifically authorize the officers and wardens to determine the species of your pet without the burden of proof, and requires the application of the “most protective” standard. This will enable the state and local animal regulation to seize your pets, force you to provide containment systems that most people cannot meet or afford and perhaps worse. Fish and Game standards are the basis for many protocols and actions for local animal control. Many other breeds and species are also affected, and this could be the start of a ban on other full breeds from the State of California. In addition to banning
"hybrids",this new legislation specifically authorizes officers and
wardens to determine whether household pets are a regulated species
without burden of proof, and require the application of the "most
protective" standard. This wording also jeopardizes any "wolfy" looking
canine, even where no wolf content exists.
Click Here to read Section 681, Title 14, CCR, Hybrid Animals and Plants titled Proposed Regulatory Language
Click Here To learn more and sign petitions.
COUNTIES
Butte County Animal Issues
Kern County Animal Issues
Los Angeles County
1. Law Suit: Winograd VS. LACDAC
2. Zoning Changes Bans Kennels
This impacts all dog breeding facilities in unincorporated
Los Angeles
County. It's being done through Zoning rather than Animal Control. This
impacts ALL dog kennels that have breeding dogs (Training Kennels and
Boarding Kennels that have breeding dogs will be required to cease
breeding within 5 years). Please read the documents very carefully as it
basically zones all breeding kennels into Manufacturing zoning and
requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). And I, personally,
would like to know of the hundreds of "puppymill" busts that have been
done in Los Angeles County. There is a hearing noted toward the end of
October, and for all those that said it won't affect me, it will. AKC
is aware of this.
A County Supervisor's office was contacted and the word is that
meetings are ongoing about these proposed ordinance changes right now, so
letters and phone calls are appropriate. Let's have a good attendance
at the October 28 public meeting, too. I do not breed, but I'll be
there. Will you?
The County of Los Angeles is proposing to amend
its Zoning Code with
regards to its regulations for the keeping of dogs and cats and the
permitting requirements for the breeding of dogs and cats. The proposed
Zoning Code amendment includes the following:
Establishes a definition of a boarding facility for dogs and cats and a
breeding facility for dogs and cats. The term dog kennels is replaced
with the term boarding facility for dogs and cats in the A-2 and M-1
Zones as a permitted use and as a use requiring a conditional use
permit in the CM Zone. Dog breeding as a permitted use in the M-1 Zone
is deleted. Breeding facility for dogs and cats is added as a use
requiring a conditional use permit in the M-1, M-1 and ½, M-2 and M-4
Zones. The existing limitations on the keeping of dogs in the Agricultural and Residential Zones are deleted and replaced by
limitations for dogs and cats that apply to all zones. Existing
approved boarding facilities (kennels) with a breeding facility as an
accessory use must stop all breeding activities within five years of
the effective date of the ordinance. The Regional Planning Commission
will hold a public hearing on October 28, 2009. Please see the
the draft ordinance, public hearing notice, a summary report, and
a draft Negative Declaration, downloadable below.
Click Here to download details
Click Here to download Staff Report on Puppy Mills
Click Here to download LA COUNTY NEGATIVE DECLARATION
If you have any questions about this matter please contact me.
James Bell
Principal Regional Planning Assistant
Ordinance Studies
213-974-8480
Please note: The Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning has announced a
public hearing on Wednesday, October 28th to discuss proposed zoning
changes affecting kennels. It is vital that concerned breeders become
involved with this process NOW! Once this proceeds to the Board of
Supervisors it will be very hard to obtain modifications or to defeat
the measure.
Regional Planning Department Meeting
Wednesday, October 28th at 9am
320 West Temple Street,Room 1355
Los Angeles, CA 90012
NEW! Riverside County Animal Issues
Santa Barbara County Task Force
Click Here for most recent issues and updates
HELP STOP MANDATORY SPAY-NEUTER IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Thanks to Save Our Dogs support we have an EASY LETTER available for RESIDENTS of Santa Barbara County. If you live outside the county contact
the Supervisors with your input. Click Here for More details
Santa Clara County
CITIES
Los Angels City Lawsuit: CDOC VS. LAAS
Los Angeles City Animal Issues
UPDATES:
Status of the law suit 7/14/09
Click Here Enter Case number = BS114453
CONCERNED DOG OWNERS OF CALIFORNIA ET AL VS CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Filing Date: 04/21/2008
Case Type: Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)
Status: Judgment by Court-Petition denied 07/14/2009
Click Here for SNAC Report - Final report fo BOD and LAAS
Pasadena
South Lake Tahoe - Click Here
ALDF is Animal League Defense League
VERY Animal Rights (AR)
Friday,December 19, 2008 2:30 AM
2008 State Animal Protection Laws Rankings
Comparing Overall Strength & Comprehensiveness
BEST FIVE AR STATES
California, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon
WORST FIVE AR STATES - PET FRIENDLY
Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Dakota
Top Tier
California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Puerto Rico,
Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia
Middle Tier
Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska,
New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah
Bottom Tier
Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arkansas, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey,
New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, South Dakota, Wyoming
