"First, fur... then feathers."

From: Responsible Pet Owners Alliance <rpoa@texas.net>
To: TX-RPOA@LISTSERV. TAMU.EDU
Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2008 3:11:42 PM
Subject: Anti-Pet Legislation in the US

TX-RPOA E-News
From Responsible Pet Owners Alliance,
the reasonable voice regarding animal issues in Texas.
Responsible Pet Owners Alliance is an animal welfare organization,
not "animal rights" and, yes, there is a difference.
Permission granted to crosspost.

January 9, 2008
Once a week RPOA will send out a list of links on animal issues in other
states that are circulating on many lists. If you've read them, hit delete
as this is for those who haven't read them elsewhere.
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Ohio Committee to Consider Removing Breed Specific Language today!
http://www.akc. org/news/ index.cfm? article_id= 3401.

Will Wisconsin Outlaw Dog Breeding?
A well orchestrated effort is under way in Wisconsin which, if passed into
law, would have dire consequences for everyone who breeds dogs... yes,
everyone. ...
http://spanieljourn al.com/32lbaugha n.html
and
AKC legislative alert
http://www.akc. org/news/ index.cfm? article_id= 3400 )

Legislative Proposal will put tight leash on Sporting Dog Breeders
http://www.ussports men.org/Read. cfm?ID=2181
(Columbus) - Despite assurances by Pennsylvania' s administration that new
kennel proposals are not intended to burden sportsmen, recent proposals to
address abusive commercial dog breeders will continue to put sporting
kennels and hobby breeders at risk. ...

Center for Consumer Freedom - "Mommas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Join PETA"
"Young folks," writes Memphis Commercial Appeal columnist Bryan Brasher, have "fallen victim to a band of thugs who are 1) shameless and 2) smart." Brasher isn't referring to street gangs, drug dealers, or Hannah Montana promoters. He's talking about the animal-rights "crackpots and nut cases" at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). ...
http://www.consumer freedom.com/ news_detail. cfm/headline/ 3529

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