Calling All Austin, TX Dog Owners

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From Responsible Pet Owners Alliance, the reasonable voice regarding animal issues. Responsible Pet Owners Alliance is an animal welfare organization, not "animal rights" and, yes, there is a difference.Permission granted to crosspost.
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TX-RPOA E-News
August 2, 2005
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American Kennel Club's
"Taking Command,"
A publication of AKC's Legislation Department
August 2005
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=2508.

TEXAS – Help is still urgently needed to fight a proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. Exceptions would be allowed only if the animal is deemed medically unsuited to the procedure, the animal is kept in Austin less than 30 days in one year, or if the owner purchases a $100 intact animal permit. The proposal also includes a $500 litter permit. The AKC has provided local fanciers with materials and sent a letter of opposition to city officials. Purebred dog owners are working hard, but many more voices are needed. In particular, fanciers are
encouraged to urge their council members not to sponsor this ordinance. For more information on how you can help, please read AKC’s Legislative Alert at http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=2508.