BILL NUMBER:  AB 241
  VETOED	DATE: 10/11/2009




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 241 without my signature.

This measure would make it a crime for any person or entity to own or
control more than 50 unsterilized adult dogs or cats for breeding or
raising for sale as pets.  I support measures designed to prevent
animal cruelty and that punish persons engaged in the abuse of
animals.  However, this measure simply goes too far in an attempt to
address the serious problem of puppy mills.  An arbitrary cap on the
number of animals any entity can possess throughout the state will
not end unlawful, inhumane breeding practices.  Instead this measure
has the potential to criminalize the lawful activities of reputable
breeders, pet stores, kennels, and charitable organizations engaged
in raising service and assistance dogs.

For these reasons, I am unable to sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger