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THIRD READING
Bill No: AB 1634
Author: Levine (D)
Amended: 6/18/08 in Senate
Vote: 21
SENATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE : 3-2, 6/25/08
AYES: Negrete McLeod, Kehoe, Machado
NOES: Cox, Harman
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE : Senate Rule 28.8
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : 41-38, 6/6/07 - See last page for vote
SUBJECT : Dogs and cats: nonspayed or unneutered: civil
penalties
SOURCE : California Animal Control Association
City of Los Angeles
Social Compassion in Legislation
DIGEST : This bill increases existing fines for nonspayed
or unneutered dogs and cats, as specified. The bill also
requires the owner of a nonspayed or unneutered dog or cat
that is the subject of a complaint may be cited and pay a
civil penalty in addition to any other fine, fee, or
penalty.
ANALYSIS : State law requires animal control agencies and
shelters to spay or neuter the dogs and cats that they sell
or give away. For dogs and cats that are injured or too
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sick to be spayed or neutered, state law requires the
adopter to agree to have the animal sterilized at a later
date and pay a sterilization deposit. State law requires
fines for the owners of nonspayed or neutered dogs and cats
that are impounded:
1.First occurrence: $35.
2.Second occurrence: $50.
3.Third and subsequent occurrences: $100.
The funds must be spent for humane education, spaying and
neutering, and administrative costs (AB 1856 [Vincent],
Chapter 747, Statutes of 1998 and SB 1301 [Vincent],
Chapter 253, Statutes of 2004).
The Legislature has declared that the overpopulation of
dogs and cats is "a problem of great public concern,"
noting that overpopulation causes public health problems,
affecting local animal control departments, and results in
euthanizing too many cats and dogs (AB 1856 [Vincent],
Chapter 747, Statutes of 1998).
Local animal shelters must care for stray and impounded
dogs and cats for six days before euthanizing them (SB 1785
[Hayden], Chapter 752, Statutes of 1998). In 2008-09,
local governments claimed about $23 million for the costs
of this state mandated local program. The Department of
Public Health (DPH) tracks local shelter statistics by
requiring local officials to report rabies cases.
Officials regulate dogs and cats under a mix of state laws
and local ordinances. Some cities and counties have
ordinances that require owners to spay or neuter their cats
and dogs. State law allows cities and counties to adopt
programs to control dangerous dogs that are more
restrictive than state law, but these local ordinances
can't be breed specific. However, local officials can
adopt breed-specific ordinances for their mandatory spay or
neuter programs and breeding requirements (SB 861 [Speier],
Chapter 668, Statutes of 2005).
This bill provides that the owner of a nonspayed or
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unneutered dog or cat that is the subject of a complaint
may be cited and pay a civil penalty in addition to any
other fine, fee, or penalty.
For dogs, the bill specifies these civil penalties:
1.First occurrence: $50.
2.Second occurrence for the same dog: $100.
3.Third occurrence for the same dog: mandatory spaying or
neutering, with the owner paying for the procedure's
cost.
For cats, the bill specifies these civil penalties:
1.First occurrence: $50.
2.Second occurrence for the same cat: mandatory spaying or
neutering, with the owner paying for the procedure's
cost.
When issuing a citation, the local animal control agency
must give the animal's owner information about the
availability of spaying and neutering services. The owner
must pay the civil penalty within 30 business days. The
local animal control agency must waive the penalty if,
within 14 days, the animal's owner presents proof from a
veterinarian that the animal was spayed or neutered.
This bill defines a "complaint" as an oral or written
complaint to the local animal control agency that the dog
or cat or its owner has violated state laws relating to
dogs or cats, or any local animal control ordinance. A
"complaint" also includes the observation by an employee or
officer of a local animal control agency of behavior by a
dog or cat or by its owner that violates those state laws
or local ordinances. "Complaint" does not include
excessive noise by dogs or cats, and does not include
excessive dog barking.
This bill allows local officials to adopt more restrictive
ordinances or penalties.
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For the owners of impounded nonspayed or unneutered dogs,
this bill increases the existing fines from $35 to $50 on
the first occurrence, from $50 to $100 on the second
occurrence, and from $100 to mandatory spaying or neutering
on the third occurrence. For the owners of impounded
nonspayed or unneutered cats, the bill increases the
existing fines from $35 to $50 on the first occurrence, and
from $50 to mandatory spaying or neutering on the second
occurrence.
The bill declares that this provision modifies the payment
methodology, but does not suspend the state mandated local
program.
Comments
Tacking the problems caused by dog and cat overpopulation
requires the combined efforts of animal owners, pet
breeders, veterinarians, private organizations, local
officials, and state leaders. Many owners and breeders
already control the number and sizes of their animals'
litters. Many veterinarians contribute their services to
free and low-cost spay and neuter programs. Private
organizations actively educate the public about
overpopulation problems and solutions. Local officials
have adopted local ordinances to curb dog and cat
overpopulation. Yet despite these efforts and some
successes, California still endures the problems caused by
overpopulation. This bill confronts the problem of dog and
cat overpopulation by building on the 1998 law that
requires the owners of impounded animals to pay fines if
their pets aren't spayed or neutered. This bill
complements that 10-year old law by imposing civil
penalties on owners whose animals' behavior generates
complaints.
Owning and caring for dogs and cats is deeply emotional for
many people. Some pet owners resent even the existing
state and local government limits on how they treat their
animals, believing that these decisions are best left to
the owners themselves. Responsible pet owners and breeders
want what's best for their dogs and cats. Although many
owners acknowledge the public health and public finance
problems caused by unregulated pet overpopulation, they
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oppose government requirements for spaying or neutering
animals. But not all animal owners are responsible.
Uncontrolled litters result in inappropriate
cross-breeding, feral cats, and unwanted dogs. Those who
fail to take personal responsibility for their animals
create expensive problems for all taxpayers. This bill
offers local officials the state law they need to focus
attention on the dogs and cat that don't behave.
For at least 50 years, the State of California has required
local health departments to submit regular reports on cases
of rabies among animals. The Veterinary Public Health
Section of DPH collects these data into statewide reports.
The state's reporting forms are so detailed that state
officials can track the population of dogs and cats in
local animal shelters. However, the results are reliable
only if all counties report on time. To improve data
collection, this bill postpones paying local officials for
their costs of the state mandated longer shelter stays
until county health officials comply with the long-standing
reporting requirement. With better data, the public can
track the effectiveness of this bill.
FISCAL EFFECT : Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes
Local: Yes
SUPPORT : (Verified 8/5/08)
California Animal Control Directors Association (co-source)
City of Los Angeles (co-source)
Social Compassion in Legislation (co-source)
4Paws Pet Rescue - Fairfield
911 Vets/Home Pet Medical - Los Angeles
A Dog's Life Rescue - Los Angeles
A Home for Every Living Pet - Los Angeles
A Leg Up Rescue - Windsor
A New Hope Animal Foundation - Placer County
A Wish for Animals - Laguna Niguel
Ace of Hearts - Los Angeles
Actors and Others for Animals - Los Angeles
Adopt-A-Chow - Marina del Rey
AFSCME Local 101 - San Jose
Ali's Animail - Woodland Hills
All Creatures Caring Society - Marin
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All Creatures Great & Small Animal Rescue - Hollister
All Vegan - San Diego
All-is-On Promotions - Woodland Hills
Alpha Canine Sanctuary - Bakersfield
American Tortoise Rescue - Malibu
Ames Cat Network - Mountain View
Amsale Gessesse Foundation
Angel Dogs Rescue - Newhall
Animal Acres - Acton
Animal Advocates - Harbor City
Animal Advocates SPCA - Los Angeles
Animal Alliance - Beverly Hills
Animal Assistance League of Orange County
Animal Avengers - Los Angeles
Animal Birth Control Assistance, Inc. - Sunnyvale
Animal Content in Entertainment - Encino
Animal Friends Rescue Project - Pacific Grove
Animal Kind Rescue - Pacific Grove
Animal Kingdom Welfare
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Animal Lovers of South Bay - San Pedro
Animal Match Rescue Team - Long Beach
Animal Network of Orange County - Newport Beach
Animal Place - Vacaville
Animal Protection Institute
Animal Rescue League - Elk Grove
Animal Rescue of Fresno
Animal Rescue Volunteers Inc. - Simi Valley
Animal Rescue, Media & Education - Studio City
Animal Rules Placement Foundation
Animal Samaritans SPCA - Riverside/Thousand Palms
Animal Shelter Adoption Partners, Inc - Arroyo Grande
Animal Shelter Assistance Program - Goleta
Animal Switchboard - San Francisco
Animal Welfare Association - Carmel
Animal Welfare Committee - Studio City
Animals Anonymous - Los Angeles
Animals, People and Environment - Whittier
Animals, People, and Environment - Whittier
AnimalSavers - Sacramento
Another Chance Animal Welfare League - Millville Auburn
Area Animal Rescue Foundation
Antelope Valley Dalmatian Rescue - Lancaster
Arena Fitness - Encino
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Arfriend - West Hollywood
Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights
Baja Animal Sanctuary - San Diego
Bakersfield SPCA
Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce
Baldwin Park Police Association
Banfield, The Pet Hospital - Tracy
Bardwell's Boneyard - Alhambra
Bark Avenue Foundation - Los Angeles
Barstow Humane Society
Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pit Bulls
Beagles and Buddies - El Monte
Bear Mountain Dog Rescue - San Bernardino
Benevolent Animal Rescue Community - Riverside, Hemet, San
Bernardino
Best Friends Society
Beverly Oaks Animal Hospital - Sherman Oaks
Beynon Creative Communications - Sherman Oaks
Bichon FurKids Rescue - La Costa
Bill Foundation - Beverly Hills
Blanca Estela Rubio, Vice-President, Baldwin Park Unified
School District
Bless the Beasts Rescue - Humboldt
Bones - Humboldt/Mendocino
Boston Buddies - Redondo Beach
Bostons by the Bay Rescue - Mountain View
Boxer Rescue - Chico
Boxer Rescue - Los Angeles
Boxer Rescue - Northern California
Boxer Rescue - Orange County
Boxer Rescue Fund
Bumper Foundation - Pasadena
Bunny Bunch - Chino
B-Wood-Dogs - Brentwood
C.A.R.E.S. (California Animal Rescue) - Palmdale
California Federation for Animal Legislation - Sacramento
California Feline Foundation & Valley Animal Center -
Fresno
California Lobby for Animal Welfare - Santa Ana
California Underdog Rescue & Education - Armona
California Wildlife Center - Calabasas
CaliMax - Inglewood
Campos Painting - Palmdale
Canine Adoption & Rescue League - Santa Paula
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Canine Adoption & Rescue League - Ventura
Canine Canyon Ranch Dog Rescue - Tehachapi
Canine Crusaders - Redondo Beach
Canine Retreat - Chico
CARTUS - Mission Viejo
Cat Adoption Service - San Diego
Cat Care Foundation - Huntington Beach
Cat Cause Foundation - Orange County
Cat Connection - Sherman Oaks
Cat Crossing - Winnetka
Cat House on the Kings Rescue - Parlier
Cat/Canine Assistance Referral & Education - Sherman Oaks
Catalyst for Cats- Santa Barbara
Catherine Fund
Cats at the Studio, Inc.
Cecilia Simi Designs - Alameda
Center for Animal Protection and Education - Santa Cruz
Central California SPCA - Fresno
Central Valley Coalition for Animals - Clovis
Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation
Chateau DuMeow - Carmel Valley
Chico Boxer Rescue
Chihuahua Haven Rescue - Corona
Chihuahua Rescue, Inc. - Beverly Hills
Chula Bella Dogs - Los Angeles
Cities of Alameda, Baldwin Park, Del Mar, Desert Hot
Springs, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Madera, Oakland, Palm
Desert, Pomona, Solvang, South Pasadena, West Hollywood,
and Yucaipa
Citizens for a Humane Los Angeles
City Attorney Mike Aguirre, San Diego
City Council Member Anne M. Bayer - Downey
City Council Member Brian Calhoun, Ph.D - Fresno
City Council Member Clem Lee - Stockton
City Council Member Das Williams - Santa Barbara
City Council Member Dennis Zine - Los Angeles
City Council Member Greig Smith, Los Angeles
City Council Member Herb J. Wesson, Jr. - Los Angeles
City Council Member Jan Perry - Los Angeles
City Council Member John Noguez - Huntington Park
City Council Member Jose Huizar - Los Angeles
City Council Member Maggie Houlihan - Encinitas
City Council Member Mario Beltran - Bell Gardens
City Council Member Richard Alarcon - Los Angeles
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City Council Member Stephanie Gomes - Vallejo
City Council Member Steve J. Bestolarides - Stockton
City Council Member Susan Eggman - Stockton
City Council Member Tonia Reyes Uranga - Long Beach
City Council Member Tony Cardenas - Los Angeles
City Council Member Val Lerch - Long Beach
City Council President Eric Garcetti - Los Angeles
City Council President Henry T. Perea - Fresno
City of Angels Dog Rescue
City of Beverly Hills Police Department
City of Burbank Police Department
City of Capitola Police Department
City of Clovis Animal Services
City of Culver City Police Department
City of El Segundo Police Department
City of Elk Grove Animal Services
City of Eureka Police Department
City of Fremont Police Department, Animal Services Unit
City of Irwindale Police Department
City of Lathrop Animal Services
City of Los Angeles Animal Services
City of Los Angeles Police Department
City of Montebello Police Department
City of Pomona Police Department
City of Rialto Fire Department
City of Rialto Police Department
City of Richmond Police Department
City of Sacramento Animal Care and Services
City of San Bernardino Animal Control
City of San Bernardino Fire Department
City of San Fernando Police Department
City of San Jose Animal Care and Services
City of South Pasadena Animal Commission
City of South Pasadena Police Department
City of South Pasadena Public Safety Commission
City of Stockton Police Department
City of Stockton, Animal Control
City of Torrance Animal Control Unit
City of Torrance Police Department
City of Turlock Animal Control
Clovis Pet Adoption Center
Coalition for Cats and Dogs - Stanislaus County
Coalition for Pets & Public Safety - Los Angeles
Coast Dermatology Medical Associates - Torrance
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Colette Studio - Berkeley
Collie Love - Los Angeles
Commonwealth Action - Venice
Community Animal Network - Newport Beach
Community Animal Network - Newport Beach
Companion Animal Foundation - Arcata
Companion Animal Rescue Effort - Campbell/San Jose
Companion for Animals - Humboldt
Compassion in Action Club - Newport Beach
Concerned People for Animals - Camarillo
Connell Auto Center - Oakland
Contra Costa Humane Society - Pleasant Hill
Countryside Rescue - Santa Rosa
County of Contra Costa Animal Services
County of Madera Department of Animal Control
County of Riverside Department of Animal Services
County of San Bernardino Animal Care and Control
County of Santa Clara
County of Stanislaus Animal Services
Critter Companions - Lomita
Critter Crossings - Fallbrook
CrueltyFree.com - Los Angeles
Custom Canine Quilts - Lake Elizabeth
Dachshund Rescue
Daisy's Delights Gourmet Pet Treats - Los Angeles
Dana Point / San Clemente Animal Rescue
Dance Garden - Atwater Village
Danny Goldman Casting
Dawnwatch - Los Angeles
Death Row Dogs Rescue - Van Nuys
Deborah's Rescues and Fosters - Poway
Dedicated Animal Welfare Group - Mission Viejo
Delta Humane Society & SPCA - Stockton
Denson & Denson Design Association - Agoura Hills
Diamonds in the Ruff, Inc. - West Los Angeles
Diana Theater Studio - Los Angeles
Directors of Animal Welfare, County of Los Angeles - Studio
City, lendale, West Van Nuys, Van Nuys, and Sherman Oaks
Dog Adoption and Welfare Group - Santa Barbara
Dog Land Spay & Neuter Hotline - Los Angeles
Dog Psychology Center of Los Angeles
Dog Squad Rescue - Carlsbad
Doris Day Animal League
Downtown Dog Rescue - Los Angeles
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East Bay Animal Advocates - Martinez
East Bay SPCA - Oakland
East of Eden Canine Rescue - San Francisco
East Valley Veterinary Clinic
Eastern Madera County SPCA
Echo Park Animal Alliance - Los Angeles
Ed Prieto, Yolo County Sheriff - Coroner
Elizabeth Dinkel Design Associates - West Hollywood
ElJudy Chu, Vice-Chair, State Board of Equalization
Emmie's Animal Rescue - Fresno
Eric Sakach, Faculty Member, California Law Enforcement
Training Academy - Sacramento
Erika Brunson Design Associates - Los Angeles
Feline Foundation/Valley Animal Center
Feline Network of the Central Coast - San Luis Obispo
Feral Cat Alliance - Los Angeles
Feral Cat Coalition - San Diego
Field Haven Feline Rescue - Lincoln
Fight for Animal Rights - Los Altos
Forsyth Steel Co., Inc. - Santa Ana
Forte Animal Rescue - Marina del Rey
Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals - Spring Valley
Four Legged Friends Foundation - Los Angeles
Fox Companion Care Mobile Vet Clinic - West Hollywood
Fox Feral Friends - Los Angeles
Friends For Life Animal Rescue, Inc.- Humboldt/Eureka
Friends of Auburn/Tahoe Vista Placer County Animal Shelter
Friends of Cats - El Cajon
Friends of Fred
Friends of Long Beach Animals
Friends of Madera Animal Shelter
Friends of the Watsonville Animal Shelter
Furry Friends Rescue - Fremont
Garberville Thrift Shop
Garfield Pet Alliance - Venice
Garfield Pet Alliance - Venice
Garrett Interiors - Westlake Village
German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue - Browns Valley
Give a Dog a Home - Bellflower
Glendale Humane Society
Golden State Greyhound Adoption - Walnut Creek
Golden State Humane Society - Garden Grove
Good Scents! Dog Training - San Fernando Valley
Got Boxers? - Venice
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Great Dane Rescue of Northern California - San Jose
Greenspan Artists Management - Los Angeles
Greyfoot Cat Rescue -Ventura
Greyhound Adoption Center - Sanger
Guide Dog Users, Inc.
H.O.P.E. Animal Foundation - Fresno
Happy Tails Sanctuary - Sacramento
HarpSeals.Org - Santa Monica
Hearts for Hounds Dog Rescue - Long Beach
Heaven on Earth Society for Animals - Van Nuys
Hebivore Magazine
Helping Out Pets Everyday - Upland
Herald Publications
High Desert Angels for Animals - Palmdale
HMB Catworks - Penn Valley
Home for Every Living Pet
Homeless Animal Rescue Team - San Luis Obispo
Homeless Healthcare Los Angeles
Hopalong & Second Chance Animal Rescue - Oakland
Housing Choices Coalition - Watsonville
HSUS Hollywood, Producers, The Genesis Awards
Hug A Dog Animal Rescue - Palm Springs
Humane America Animal Foundation
Humane Education Network
Humane Society & SPCA of Sonoma County
Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley
Humane Society of the United States
Husky Rescue - Los Angeles
In Defense of Animals
Independence Alliance - Woodland Hills
Inland Valley Humane Society and SPCA
Inscape Design and Care - Los Angeles
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Irvine Animal Care Center
Irvine Animal Care Center
It's a Grind, Inc. - Statewide (30-40 locations), CA-based
It's the Pits Canine Rescue - San Diego
Jacqueline Green Public Relations Inc - Los Angeles
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son - Sacramento
John Calley Productions - Culver City
Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do - Los Angeles
K-9 Connection - Santa Monica
K-9 Pals at the Santa Barbara Animal Shelter
K-9 Placement and Assistance League - Santa Barbara
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K-9 Rescue
Karma Rescue - Santa Monica
Katie Mack Real Estate - Gold River
Kellen Rescue - Oakhurst
Keller Williams Realty - Los Angeles
Kessler & Schneider - Encino
Kinder4Rescue - San Fernando Valley
Kings SPCA - Hanford
KIOSK - Los Angeles
Kitten Rescue - West Hills
KrazyforKats Rescue - Los Angeles
Kris Kelly Foundation - Los Angeles
Lacey's Senior Boxer Rescue - Laguna Hills
Lake Tahoe Humane Society and SPCA
Lange Foundation - Los Angeles
LAPCATS Rescue of Sacramento
LAShelterDogs.com - Los Angeles
Last Chance for Animals
League for Earth & Animal Protection - Studio City
League of Humane Voters - California Chapter
Lhasa Happy Homes - Santa Monica
Life 4 Paws - San Fernando Valley
Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation - Toluca Lake
Linda Williamson, General Contractor - Palm Springs
Little Angels Pug Rescue - La Crescenta
Little Company of Mary San Pedro
Little Film Company - Studio City
Little John Rug Rats - Laguna Nigel
Little John Rug Rats - Laguna Niguel
Lohr Insurance Agency - Manhattan Beach
Long Beach Spay & Neuter Foundation
Love of Animals Inc - Visalia
Love Thy Dog - Beverly Hills
Lyons Perea Chihuahuas - Simi Valley
Ma Snak Superior Treats - Sonoma
MacDonalds Trust - Santa Monica
MacDonalds Trust - Santa Monica
Madera Veterinary Center, Inc
Maine Coon Adoptions - San Jose
Many Little Cats Inc. Feline Rescue & Adoption - Santa Cruz
Marin Humane Society
Marley's Pit Stop Rescue - Hollywood
MaryJo and Hank Greenberg Animal Welfare Foundation
Matchmaker & Adoption Center
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Matilija Canyon Wildlife Refuge - Ojai
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City of Los Angeles
Mayor Blanca M. Figueroa, City of South El Monte
Mayor G. Dana Hobart, City of Rancho Mirage
Mayor Grace Vargas, City of Rialto
Mayor H. Manuel Ortiz, City of Irwindale
Mayor Harmony Groves, City of Arcata
Mayor Jimmy Delshad, City of Beverly Hills
Mayor Norma Lopez-Reid, City of Montebello
Mayor Patrick J. Morris, City of San Bernardino
Mayor Paul M. Eaton, City of Montclair
Mayor Pro Tem Winifred Hanson, City of Rialto
Mayor Pro Tempore Pedro Aceituno, City of Bell Gardens
Mayor Rick Ramirez, City of Norwalk
Mercy for Animals
Michael F. Dillon & Associates, Inc. - Sacramento
Mike Lorrig Photography - West Hollywood
Milo Foundation - Berkeley
Miniature Schnauzers & Friends Rescue - Torrance
Mink Shoes - Los Angeles
Miracle Dog Rescuers - San Diego
Miranda's Animal Rescue - Fortuna
Miss Kitty's Rescue - Newport Beach
Missing Pet Partnership - Clovis
Missing Pet Partnership - Clovis
Modernica, Inc. - Los Angeles
Molly Inspires Foundation - Santa Barbara
Molly's Mutts & Meows - Los Angeles
Much Love Animal Rescue - Los Angeles
Napa Humane (Society)
National Cat Protection
Nature Network, Inc. - West Los Angeles
Network of Humane Organizations
New Beginnings for Animals - Mission Viejo & Aliso Viejo
New Hope for Animals, Inc. - Los Angeles
New Leash on Life - Woodland Hills
NewDawn Dog Rescue - Grass Valley
No Voice Unheard - Santa Cruz
Noah's Bark - Manhattan Beach
NoHo Alliance for Animals - North Hollywood
NorCal Aussie Rescue - Sacramento
NorCal Boxer Rescue - Davis
North County Humane Society - Atascadero
North Star Pet Assistance - Victorville
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NorthCoast Animal Welfare Advocacy Center - Eureka
NorthCoast Greyhounds.net - McKinleyville
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue - Vallejo
One Dog at a Time - Los Angeles
Open Arms Network
Orange County Boxer Rescue
Orange County People for Animals
Orange County People for Animals - Yorba Linda
Orange County SPCA
Orphan Pet Oasis/Humane Society of the Desert - Riverside
County/Palm Springs
Pacific Coast Dog Rescue - Burbank
Pacific Pooch - Laguna Beach
PAL Adoption League - Grass Valley
PAL Humane Society -Victorville
PAL Rescue and Adoptions, Inc. - El Segundo
Palo Alto Humane Society
Pamela A. Hogan, Inc. - Santa Monica
Pam's People Pals - West Los Angeles
Panzar, Inc.
Pariah Film & Television - Los Angeles
Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
Passion for Paws Rescue - La Jolla
Paw Project - Santa Monica
PAWED (People for Animal Welfare in El Dorado County) -
Shingle Springs
PAWS - Humboldt/Mendocino
PAWS - San Diego County, Inc.
Paws and Claws Vet Hospital - West Hills
Pawsitive Reaction Dog Training - Los Angeles
PD Production Line Design - Venice
PearlParadise.com - Los Angeles
Pei People Shar-Pei Rescue - Bakersfield
People and Cats Together - Redondo Beach
Pet Adoption Fund - Canoga Park
Pet Adoption League - Grass Valley, CA
Pet Assistance Foundation - San Diego, Orange County, Los
Angeles County, Antelope Valley, Inland Empire, San
Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley,
San Pedro
Pet Care Foundation - Beverly Hills
Pet Orphans of Southern California - Van Nuys
Pet Overpopulation Coalition, Inc. - San Bernardino and
Riverside Counties
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Pet Project Foundation - San Clemente
Pet Rescue of Unwanted Dogs - Kingsburg
PetBond.com National Pet Adoption
Peter Zippi Fund for Animals - Hermosa Beach
Pets 90210 - Beverly Hills
PetSave Foundation - San Pedro
Pickett's Pets - Santa Monica
Piercy Animal Welfare Sanctuary - Piercy
Pit Bull Rescue - San Diego
Placer SPCA - Roseville
Platinum Public Relations - Manhattan Beach
Pooch Potty
Poodle Rescue - Beverly Hills
Pooses & Pups Rescue - Marina del Rey
Progressive Animal Welfare Society
Project Purr Feral Cat Advocate Organization - Santa Cruz
ProtectRWildlife - Palmdale
Pryor's Planet - Encino
Pug Rescue of Fresno
Purple Cat Thrift Store, Del Norte
Purrfect Partners Cat Rescue & Adoption Group - Clovis
Purrfect Solutions Feline Rescue - Sherman Oaks
Quartz Hills Dog Lovers - Quartz Hill
Rabbit Haven - Scotts Valley
Ragazzi Vegan
Redwood Humane Society - Humboldt
Rescue & Humane Alliance - Los Angeles (65 organizations)
Rescue Alliance of Hairless and Other Breeds
Rescue House - Encinatas
Rescue Me, Inc
Rescue Relief - Newport Beach
Rescue Train - Studio City
Rescuers for a Change, Inc. - Mojave
Reseda Neighborhood Council
Responsible Humane Force - Alisa Viejo
Responsible Humane Force - Aliso Viejo
Resqcats - Santa Barbara
Reva Foundation - Santa Monica
Rhonda's Miniature Schnauzer Rescue - Downey
Ring of Fire Enterprises - Ben Lomond
Rivendel Animal Sanctuary - Agua Dulce
River City Cat Rescue - Sacramento
Robert T. Denton General Contractor - Berkeley
Robin and Friends Rescue - Woodland Hills
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Rocket Dog Rescue - San Francisco
Rover Rescue - Redondo Beach
Roy Dunlap Spay/Neuter Foundation
Ruff Riders Animal Rescue - Glendale
Sacramento Area Animal Coalition
Sacramento SPCA
Sammie's Friends
San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter
San Diego Animal Advocates
San Diego House Rabbit Society & Shelter - Poway
San Diego Special Needs Rescue
San Gabriel Humane Society
San Luis Obispo Volunteers for Animals
Santa Ana Friends for the Animals
Santa Barbara Animal Rescue
Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation
Santa Barbara Humane Legislation Network
Santa Cruz SPCA
Santa Monica Boxer Rescue
Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society - Buellton
Sara Ford Foundation Rescue Group - San Diego/No. County
Sauthier, Steele & Associates - Encino
Save a Dog Today Adoption Center - Lakehead
Save A Pet Club - Irvine
Save Our Strays
Saving Grace
Second Chance at Love Humane Society - San Luis Obispo
Second Chance Canine Rescue - Newport Beach
Second Chance Dog Rescue, Inc. - Acton
Seeds for Change Humane Education - San Diego
SEIU California State Council
SEIU Local 721 - Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and
Ventura Counties
Senior Citizens for Humane Legislation and Education -
Sherman Oaks
Senior Dogs Project - Carmel
Senior Special Needs Animal Assistance Project - San Diego
County and Orange County
Sequoia Humane Society - Humboldt
Sergeant Marty Shirey, Santa Ana Police Canine Unit
Shelter Animals of Los Angeles Foundation
Shelter Animals of Los Angeles Rescue
Shelter Pet Alliance - Oakdale
Shelter Pet Partners - Ramona
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ShelterWatch.com - Bell
Shigetomi-Pratt Architects - Los Angeles
Sierra Cares - Oakhurst
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Silicon Valley Humane Society
Sisters Animal Sanctuary - Elk Grove
Small Dog Placement Program - Corona
Small Paws Rescue - Bakersfield
Small Time Rescue - Pasadena
Social Compassion - Laguna Beach
Sounds of Silent Spirits Rescue & Sanctuary - Lucerne
Valley
South Central Stray Rescue Foundation - Los Angeles
South County Animal Shelter Coalition - Aliso Viejo, Lake
Forest, Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita
Southeast Animal Control Authority - Downey
Southeast Animal Control Authority Board of Commissioners
Southeast Animal Control Authority Employees Association
Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue - Palmdale
Southern California Siamese Rescue - El Cajon
Southern California University People for Animal Welfare
Southland Collie Rescue, Inc. - Gardena
Southland Collie Rescue, Inc. - Riverside
Southland Sheltie Rescue - San Diego
Sparky & the Gang - Los Angeles & Orange County
Spay and Neuter Intermountain Pets and Pet Placement -
Burney
Spay Neuter Action Program - Oceanside
Spay Neuter Action Project - San Diego
SPCA International
SPCA LA - Los Angeles
SPCA of Monterey Country
Stacey L. Caha, Chief Animal Control Officer, City of
Madera Police Dept.
Staged to Move - Sacramento
STAND Foundation - Sherman Oaks
Starlight Stepping Stones Cat Rescue - Long Beach
Steam Salon - Los Angeles
Stonecliffe Animal Rescue - Lemoore
Stray Cat Alliance - Los Angeles
Streetsmarts Rescue - Hawthorne
Studio Maglia - Studio City
Surfer Dogs - Garden Grove
T.E.A.M. (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter) - Sacramento
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Tahoe Dogs - Carnelian Bay
Take Me Home - Santa Monica
Tanya's, Inc. Rescue - Phelan
Taxpayers for Responsible & Ethical Animal Treatment -
Bakersfield
Teaching Everyone Animals Matter - Sacramento
Tehachapi Humane Society
Tehama Wild Care - Cottonwood
The Officers Group - Beverly Hills Police Association
Thumping Tails Rescue - Los Angeles
Tichenor & Thorp Architects - Beverly Hills
Tom Ramirez, Animal Control Supervisor, Stockton Police
Department
TopCats on the Ridge Inc. - Paradise
Town Cats - Morgan Hill
Underdog Rescue - Lemoore
United Animal Nations
Valley Animal Center
Valley Animal Center, Fresno
Valley Lake Ranchos Animal Rescue - Madera
Vegan.com - South Lake Tahoe
VeganStyleReport.com - Los Angeles
Villalobos Rescue Center, Inc. - Tia Torres, President
Villas of Italy - Santa Monica
Voice for a Viable Future
Voice for the Animals - Santa Monica
Voice for the Foundation - Santa Monica
Voice Trax West - Studio City
Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals - Lompoc
Weil Public Relations - Sherman oaks
West End Adoption Center - Ontario
Westie Rescue - El Cajon
Westside German Shepard Rescue - Los Angeles
Whiskers & Tails Foundation - Rancho Palos Verdes
White Dove Rescue - Thousand Oaks
Whole Minds - Santa Monica
Wildcare - San Rafael
WillyB
Winchester Retriever Club - Winchester
Winogradsky Company - North Hollywood
Wonder Dog Rescue - San Francisco
Woody's House - Thousand Oaks
Xaviar's Rescue, Inc. - Galt
Xponent Phtonics, Inc. - Monrovia
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Your Neighborhood Pet Clinic
OPPOSITION : (Verified 8/6/08)
Advanced Heating and Cooling
Aintree Irish Setters
Airedale Terrier Club of Americ
American Border Collie Associati
American Eskimo Dog Club of Amer
American Herding Breed Associati
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club, Canine Hea
American Lhasa Apso Club
American Polish Lowland Sheepdog
American Rottweiler Club, Inc.
American Saluki Association
American Toy Fox Terrier Club
American Working Farmcollie Asso
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs Internat
Animal Urgent Care
Antelope Valley Kennel Club, Inc.
Appaws Whippets
Arrowhead English Springer Spaniel Club
Associated Rottweiler Fanciers of Northern California
Associated Rottweiler Fanciers of Northern California
Association of West Los Angeles Responsible Dog Owners
Atherton Acres
Australian Cattle Dog Club of Am
Australian Shepherd Club of Amer
Aztec Doberman Pinscher Club of San Diego
Aztec Doberman Pinscher Rescue
Bakersfield Obedience Training Club
Barklands Manor Dog Obedience Training School
Basenji Club of America, Inc.
Basenji Club of Northern California, Inc.
Basset Hound Club of America, In
Basset Hound Club of Southern California, Inc.
Bay Area Dog Lovers Responsible About Pit Bulls (BAD RAP)
Bay Area Irish Setter Club, Board of Directors
Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc.
Bay Cities Cocker Spaniel Club
Belgian Tervuren Club of Southern California
Bichon Frise Club of America, Inc.
Bichon Frise Club of San Diego, Inc.
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Bizint Solution, Inc.
Block, Plant, Eisner, Fiorito, Belak-berger, An Accountancy
Blossom Valley Beagle Club
Blu Mountain Old English Sheepdogs
Border Terrier Club of So. California,
Borzoi Club of California
Borzoi Club of Northern California
Borzoi.org
Boxer Club of San Fernando Valley
Briard Club of America Inc.
Briard Club of America, Inc.
Briard Club of California
Briard Club of Northern California
Brisline Airedales
Bruhil Welsh Terriers
Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network, Inc.
Bulldog Club of Greater Seattle
Bulldogs, Boston Terriers & Schipperkes
Burlywood Collies
Butte County Kennel Club, Inc.
Cabrillo Kennel Club, Inc.
Calico Ridge Rhodesian Ridgebacks
California Airedale Terrier Club Incorporated
California Cattlemen's Association
California Central Valley Maltese Club
California Chapters of Safari Club International
California Farm Bureau Federation
California Federation for Animal Legislation
California Federation of Dog Clubs
California Gold Jack Russell Terrier Club, Inc.
California Greyhound Coursing Association
California Organization of Police and Sheriffs
California Outdoor Heritage Alliance
California Rescue Dog Association
California Veterinarians Against AB1634
California Veterinary Medical Association
California, Inc.
Camino Real Siberian Husky Club
Camlin Portuguese Water Dogs
Canaan Dog Club of America, Inc.
Canaan Dog Rescue Network, Inc.
Canine Specialized Search Team
Cardigan Welch Corgi Club of America
Cardigan Welch Corgi Club of So. California
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Cedar Ridge Systems
Central Coast Working Dogs
Chair, Committee on Environment and Agriculture, New
Hampshire
Channel City Kennel Club
Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America, Inc.
Chow Fanciers Association of Southern California
Christine Daves Borstel Equine Art
City of Angels Pomeranian Club
City of Angels Silky Terrier Club
City of Palo Alto
Clumber Spaniel Charitable Rescue Trust
Clumber Spaniel Club of America
Collie Rescue Foundation, Inc.
Columbine Dachshund Club
Concerned Dog Owners of California
Concerned Dog Owners of California
Contra Costa County Kennel Club
Corporation CPA
County of Siskiyou
County of Yuba
Creeksyde Pointers and German Shorthaired Pointers
D and D Dachs
Dachshund Club of America
Dachshund Club of California
Dachshund Club of Santa Ana Valley, Inc.
Dalmatian Club of America Foundation
Dalmatian Club of Southern California
Danish/Swedish Farmdog Club of America, Inc., Board of
Darshan Enterprises
Davis Dog Training Club, Inc.
Deep Peninsula Dog Training Club Board of Directors Del
Arroyo 4-H Club
Del Sur Kennel Club
Der Hundesport Performance Klub
DeSoto Non-Sporting Assortment Kennels
Diggin' West Terriers
Directors
Doberman Pinscher Club of America
Doberman Pinscher Club of Northern California, Inc
Doberman Pinscher Club of San Diego
Dog Obedience Club of Lee County
DogFriendly.com, Inc.
Drifter's Roost Dachshunds
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Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete
Elkhorn Plaza Veterinary Clinic
Encore Bichons Club
Endangered Habitats League
English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc.
English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, Inc.
Euskaldun Great Pyrenees
Fairwind German Shepherd Dogs Logistical Services
Feline Friends International Club
Flying Sun Farms
Franciscan Silver and Golden Club
Fur-Real Ragdolls
German Shepard Dog Club of Los Angeles County, Inc.
German Shepherd Dog Club of Long Beach, Inc.
German Shepherd Dog Club of San Diego County, Inc.
German Shepherd Dog Club of The San Gabriel Valley, Inc.
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Northern Sacramento
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Orange County
German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Northern California
Glen of IMAAL Terrier Club of America, Inc.
Glen of IMAAL Terrier Club of California
Gold Country Kennel Club
Golden Empire Brittany Club, Inc.
Golden Gate Akita Club
Golden Gate Cat Club
Golden Gate Dachshund Club, Inc.
Golden Gate Greater Swiss Mt Dog Club
Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Club
Golden Gate Pembroke Welsch Corgi Fanciers, Inc.
Golden Gate Shih Tzu Fanciers
Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles
Golden State Rottweiler Club
Gordon Setter Club of America, Inc.
Great Dane Club of California
Great Pyrenees Club of America
Greater Fort Myers Dog Club, Board of Directors
Greater Fort Myers Dog Club, Inc.
Greater San Diego Whippet Association
Greyhound Club of Northern California
Grove Way Veterinary Hospital
Grunenfeld German Shepherds
Haagen Company LLC
Hangtown Kennel Club of Placerville
Harrier Club of America, Inc.
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Havanese Club of Southern California
Helios Greyhounds
HiJinx Boxers
Hub Poodle Club of Orange County
Huntington Greyhounds
Irish Setter Club of America
Irish Setter Club of Central California
Irish Setter Club of San Diego
Irish Setter Club of Southern California
Jindo Dog Association of America
Johnson Pet Products
Jugendliebe Rottweilers
Kennel Boy Video Productions, LLC
Kennel Club of Pasadena
Kennel Club of Riverside
Kensington Veterinary Hospital
Kingsbury Harriers
Landesverband DVG America, Inc.
Leonberger Rescue, Inc.
Lhasa Apso Southern Rescue, Inc. (MS and TN states)
Libertarian Party of California
Livermore Veterinary Hospital
Los Angeles Doberman Pinscher Club
Los Angeles Poodle Obedience Club, Inc.
Los Colores Cat Club
Los Encinos Kennel Club, Inc.
Los Padres Obedience Club, Inc.
Macon Kennel Club, Inc.
Manteca Police Employees' Association
Manteca Police Officers' Association
Maulhardt Ranch Associates, LLC
Midogrescue Foundation, Inc. (CA and NY state)
Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America
Miniature Schnauzer Club of Northern California
Miniature Schnauzer Club of Southern California
Mission Trail Poodle Club
Mississippi Canine Coalition, Inc.
Monterey Bay English Setter Club
Monterey Bay Hunting Retriever Club
National Abyssinian Cat Rescue
National American Pit Bull Terrier Association
National American Shorthair Club, Inc.
National Animal Interest Alliance
National Animal Interest Alliance Trust
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National English Shepard Rescue
National Open Field Coursing Association
National Pet Alliance
New Day Development General Contractors and Developers
New England Dog Training Club
Newfoundland Club of America
Newfoundland Club of Southern California
Nicolas Studio Inc.
NORCAL Golden Retriever Club
Nor-Cal Norwich and Norfolk Terrier Club
Nor-Cal Toy Dog Fanciers
North American Whippet Racing Association Norwegian
Lundehund Association of America, Inc.
Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers
Northern California Brittany Club
Northern California Bulldog Rescue
Northern California Dachshund Club, Inc.
Northern California Italian Greyhound Club
Northern California Keeshond Club
Northern California Pomeranian Club
Northern California Sheltie Rescue
Northern California Siberian Husky Club, Inc.
Northern California Terrier Association
Northern California Whippet Club
Northern California Whippet Fanciers Association, Inc.
Northern California Whippet Rescue Committee
Northshields Collies
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
Obility, Agility
O'Brogan Dalmatians
Old English Sheepdog Club of America, Inc.
Old English Sheepdog League of Northern California
Orange Coast Bull Terrier Club
Orange Coast German Shepherd Dog Club
Orange Coast Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
Orange Empire Dog Club, Inc.
Orthomolecular Specialties
Outdoor Sportsmen's Coalition of California
Oz Cocker Spaniels
Pacific Coast Bulldog Club, Inc.
Pacific Coast Working Dog Club
Pacific Southwest Mastiff Club
Palo Alto Foothills Tracking Association
Papillon Club of America, Inc.
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Papillon Club of Northern California
Paws and Cues Dog Training
Paws'itive Teams, Inc.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America
Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association, Inc.
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Placer County
Pets for Disabled Americans
Pets for Disabled Americans
Plum Perfect Airedales
Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California
Professional Stewards Association of Northern California
Redwood Belgian Tervuren Fanciers
Redwood Empire Mastiff Club, Inc.
Redwood Empire Sheep Dog Association
Regional Council of Rural Counties
Rembrandt Kennels
Rialto Ritz
Rip Curl Weight Pullers
Riverside County Libertarian Party
Sacramento Council of Dog Clubs
Sacramento Sierra Norwegian Elkhound Club, Inc.
Sacramento Valley Boxer Club
Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association
Saint Bernard Club of the Pacific Coast (SBCPC)
Saints of the West Rescue
Saluki Club of Greater San Francisco
Saluki Coursing Club
Saluki Tree of Life Alliance
Samoyed Club of America
San Angeles Saluki Club, Inc.
San Diego Alaskan Malamute Rescue and Referral
San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association
San Diego Dog Fanciers
San Diego Hunting Retriever Club
San Diego Pomeranian Club, Inc.
San Diego Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
San Francisco Bay Area Dog Judges Education Association
San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club (SFBWC)
San Francisco Dog Training Club, Inc.
San Francisco Revelers
San Joaquin kennel Club, Inc.
San Lorenzo Dog Training Club, Inc.
San Luis Obispo Kennel Club
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Sand to Sea Non Sporting Association of Southern
Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club, Inc.
Santa Clara Dog Training Club, Inc.
Santa Clara Valley Cat Fanciers, Inc.,
Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club
Save Our Dogs
Schafer Farms
Schipperke Club of Southern California
Schutzhund Club
Scott Valley Veterinary Clinic
Scottish Deerhound Club of America
Sealyham Terrier Club of Southern California
Shamrock Siberians
Shasta Kennel Club
Shasta Valley Veterinary
Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern California, Inc.
Shetland Sheepdog Rescue
Shoreline Dog Franciers Association of Orange County
Show and Sport
Siberian Husky Club of America Inc
Siberian Husky Rescue
Sierra Dachshund Breeders Club of Los Angeles Co.
Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Club, Inc.
Sierra-Nevada Dog Drivers, Inc.
Sierra-Tuolumne Kennel Club, Inc.
Silky Terrier Club of America, Inc.
Siskiyou County Department of Agriculture
Siskiyou County Sheriff's Department
Skansen Kennel
Skye Terrier Club of America
SMOG Queen
Society for the Perpetuation of Desert Bred Salukis
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Northern California
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Southern California
Somis Schutzhund Club
South Bay Kennel Club
South Coast Jack Russell Terrier Club, Inc.
Southern California Alaskan Malamute Club, Inc.
Southern California BARF
Southern California Bouvier des Flandres Club
Southern California Dog Obedience Council
Southern California Rescue Corporation
Southwest Collie Rescue, Inc.
Southwest Salukis
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Southwestern Rottweiler Club of San Diego, Inc.
Sporting Dog Council of San Diego
Sportsmen's and Animal Owners' Voting Alliance
St. Louis Veterinary Clinic
Standard Schnauzer Club of America, Inc.
Stockdale Staffordshire Terriers
Tally Ho Dawg Walkin' Club
Tehachapi Valley Sighthound Association
Tepe Gawra Salukis
The Alaskan Malamute Club of America
The Alaskan Malamute Club of America
The American Brittany Club, Inc.
The American Lhasa Apso Club
The American Lhasa Apso Rescue of Northern California
The American Shih Tzu Club, Inc.
The Animal Council
The Atlanta Obedience Club, Inc.
The Augusta Kennel Club, Inc.
The Border Terrier Club of America
The Border Terrier Club of the Redwoods
The Bulldog Club of America Charitable Fund, Inc.
The Bulldog Club of America, Inc.
The California Sportsman Lobby, Inc.
The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.
The Cat Franciers' Association, Inc.
The Collie Club of America, Inc.
The Coursing Conservancy
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America, Inc.
The Dogwood Rottweiler Club of Metro Atlanta
The English Shepard Club
The French Bulldog Club of America
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
The Greyhound Club of America
The International Bengal Cat Society
The International Cat Association
The Irish Water Spaniel Club of America
The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, Inc.
The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.
The Northern California Afghan Hound Club, Inc.
The Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers
The Northern California Keeshond Club
The Otter Hound Club of America
The Poodle Club of America
The Poodle Club of Northern California
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The Sacramento Valley Collie Club, Inc.
The Salt Lake Doberman Pinscher Club
The Saluki Club of America, Inc.
The Saluki Club of America, Inc.
The San Joaquin Kennel Club
The Scottish Terrier Club of California
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America
The Standard Schnauzer Club of Southern California
The United States Police Canine Association, Inc.
The West Highland Club of California
The Westminster Kennel Club
T'ien Shan Pugs
Timaru Salukis
Tonkinese Breed Association
Toy Dog Fanciers of North San Diego County
Two Cities Kennel Club
U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance
United Schutzhund Clubs of America
United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club, Inc.
Ups N Downs Agility Club
Urthomolecular Specialties
Utah Doberman Rescue
Valley
Varsity Kennels
Vilenzo
Weimaraner Club of America, Inc.
Welsh Terrier Club of America, Inc.
West Highland White Terrier Club of California
Western Borzoi Coursing Club
Western Hound Association of Southern California
Western Rottweiler Owners
Western States Police Canine Association
Whippet Rescue and Placement (WRAP)
Windsock Bassets
Windsor Oaks Veterinary Clinic
Wine Country Kennel Club
Wisdom's Gate Norfolk Terriers
Witchbrooke Irish Setters
Woodland Chow Chows
Woodland Veterinary Hospital
Working Riesenschnauzer Federation
www.rangerovers.net
Yorba Regional Animal Hospital
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc.
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Yorkshire Terrier Club of Los Angeles, Inc.
Yorkshire Terrier Club of Northern California
Zipmarc Working Retrievers
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT : According to California Taxpayers
for Safe and Healthy Pets, "Roaming animals create untold
numbers of accidental pregnancies. According to the
Department of Public Health, over 800,000 dogs and cats are
abandoned annually in our state; this costs taxpayers over
$250 million each year. Over half of these pets, 400,000
of
them, are not adopted and thus are euthanized at taxpayer
expense. Unaltered dogs are three times more likely to
bite, and almost 40,000 people in California are attacked
and bitten by dogs and cats each year. Children are the
most common victims.
"AB 1634 is a common sense tool that allows law enforcement
to target roaming animals, prevent unplanned animal litters
and reduce animal attacks. The law requires the owner of a
nonspayed or unneutered dog or cat to be cited for being
intact, if the animal is the subject of a valid complaint
indicating that the owner has violated state or local
animal control laws. At
any occurrence, the penalty is waived if the animal is
spayed or neutered.
"Current state law already provides additional fines for
the owners of impounded nonspayed or unneutered animals.
AB 1634 increases existing fines, and adds a spay or neuter
requirement for the small number of animals subject to
repeated animal control action."
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| |DOGS | |CATS | |
| | Current | AB 1634 | Current | AB 1634 |
| | Law | | Law | |
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------|
| | | | | |
|1st | $ 35 | $ 50 | $ 35 | $ 50 |
|occurrence |fine |fine |fine |fine |
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------|
|2nd | $ 50 | $100 | $ 50 | Spay or |
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|occurrence |fine |fine |fine | neuter |
| | | | | |
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------|
|3rd | $100 | Spay or | | |
|occurrence |fine | neuter | | |
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California Taxpayers for Safe and Healthy Pets believe that
the new law is similar to existing laws in other states,
providing an additional tool for law enforcement to deal
with animals and owners who repeatedly violate state and
local laws.
They contend that this bill does not apply to animals that
are caught up in "neighbor disputes" or are the subject of
unwarranted complaints, and does not apply to violations
related to excessive noise such as dog barking.
They further contend that animals cited under the
provisions of AB 1634 are accorded the exact same due
process and appeals rights granted to them for any
violation of state or local animal control laws.
ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION : The opposition argues that this
bill requires that all dogs be spayed or neutered. It
makes no exceptions for young puppies, sick dogs, breeding
stock, police dogs, service dogs, dogs visiting from out of
state. Under this bill every dog and cat in the state must
be spayed or neutered or the owner can be cited for any
complaint regardless of the truth of the complaint.
Opponents argue that this bill will not significantly lower
shelter numbers or sheltering costs because it will be
costly for local governments to administer. They are
concerned that the bill does not address the health
considerations associated with spaying and neutering
animals at an early age, especially affecting the long-term
health of working breeds or any dog that participates in
working or athletic events. Some points to the opposition
include (1) shelter euthanasia will increase for a few
years as people give up their pets they can't afford to
spay or neuter, (2) licensing rates and vaccinations will
decrease as people "hide" from the legislation, (3) revenue
from licensing and vaccination programs will decline, (4)
small breeders will vanish from the open market immediately
to save their breeds from extinction in California, (5) dog
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and Cat shows and events will fade away, taking with them
with the significant tourism revenue generated by these
events, (6) commercial breeding, puppy smuggling from
abroad will increase resulting in unhealthy, poor quality
pet populations, (7) enforcement of this law is impractical
so accidental litter rates will decline only slowly and 8)
Feral cat populations will be largely unaffected.
NOTE: Per the author's office, the list of opposition
includes the Senate
Local Government Committee analysis list of
2007.
ASSEMBLY FLOOR :
AYES: Arambula, Bass, Beall, Berg, Brownley, Carter, Coto,
Davis, De La Torre, De Leon, DeSaulnier, Dymally, Eng,
Evans, Feuer, Fuentes, Galgiani, Hancock, Hayashi,
Hernandez, Huffman, Jones, Karnette, Krekorian, Laird,
Leno, Levine, Lieber, Lieu, Mullin, Nava, Portantino,
Price, Richardson, Ruskin, Salas, Saldana, Solorio,
Torrico, Wolk, Nunez
NOES: Adams, Aghazarian, Anderson, Benoit, Berryhill,
Blakeslee, Caballero, Charles Calderon, Cook, DeVore,
Duvall, Emmerson, Fuller, Gaines, Garcia, Garrick,
Horton, Houston, Huff, Jeffries, Keene, La Malfa, Ma,
Maze, Mendoza, Nakanishi, Niello, Parra, Plescia, Sharon
Runner, Silva, Smyth, Spitzer, Strickland, Swanson, Tran,
Villines, Walters
NO VOTE RECORDED: Soto
AGB:cm 8/6/08 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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