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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