WHAT A SURPRISE! NAVA for Attorney General and FLOREZ for Lt. Governor

We just received this email from Pedro Nava.  This must have come as a huge surprise to him.  Whoever would have thought that just because he did two bills for HSUS they would agree to have their legislative fund support him.  

The CDOCDogPAC recommendations will be out closer to the primaries.  So don't send all your money to Nava this week!

Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Nava

for Ca Attorney General

September 16, 2009                                                        

Assemblymember and former prosecutor, Pedro Nava announced today that he has been endorsed by the Humane Society Legislative Fund.

"The kind of leadership on animal protection issues that Pedro Nava brings is rare," adds Wayne Pacelle, Executive Vice President of HSLF. "Californians who care about animal protection should cast their ballot for Nava during the primary election."

"I am gratified to earn the Humane Society's endorsement for Attorney General," said Nava. "The organization represents compassionate people all across our country who care deeply about animal welfare. It is truly an honor to have their support. "

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LOS ANGELES TIMES ENDORSES ANIMALS BILLS

In a surprising editorial the Los Angeles Times urged the Governor to sign SB241, AB242 and AB243, as well as SB 135. The end their editorial as follows:

 "Some opponents of these bills favor improving the lives of pets and livestock but suspect a hidden agenda by the U. S. Humane Society, which backs them: First comes kindness to cows, these critics worry , and next, a mandatory diet of wheat germ and water. That fear shouldn't stop the state from doing what is right. These bills are small steps toward improved animal welfare, but they move California in the right direction."

 CDOC supports AB242. We sent a letter of opposition on AB242 because we believe the standard should have been 'animal cruelty' which is defined in the law very differently. And we oppose AB241 because it is poorly written, describes 4 month old animals as adults, doesn't provide sufficient exemptions for service organizations such as Canine Companions for Independence

 We would urge all of you to get your letters of opposition to the Governor's Office as soon as possible. This does create a new animal mandate and as such can involve state costs.

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FROM DOGGY BLURB

REJECTED: California’s SB 250 Mandatory Spay/Neuter

Last Tuesday, the California State Assembly voted 28-42 to reject SB 250, known as the “Pet Responsbility Act.” The bill stated that all California pets (dogs and cats) would require mandatory spaying and neutering, as well as cost the government millions of dollars- they don’t have- to this new program.

With the help of Concerned Dog Owners of California (CDOC), Save Our Dogs, and other opponents, the ralliers proved that the bill that State Senator Dean Florez (D-Shafter) proposed had many “flaws, lack of effectiveness and high costs…” like a bill already in the Santa Cruz area.

CDOC’s President, Bill McFadden, spoke briefly during a press conference, stating,

“We are pleased to have been effective advocates on behalf of owners of all types of dogs and pets, as well as working dogs, in California. We look forward to addressing these issues next year in a way that does not disenfranchise responsible pet owners, ranchers and farmers, law enforcement personnel and the disabled who rely on service dogs.”

State Senator Florez proposed the bill as a suggestion to reducing animal overpopulation. SB 250 will be up for consideration once again in January 2010.

Images courtesy of Concerned Dog Owners of America and Yes on SB 250

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