Subject: ADOA NEWS -URGENT WISCONSIN ALERT!!!
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> FROM THE DOG FEDERATION OF WISCONSIN
> BREEDERS RED ALERT AUGUST 18, 2009
> URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT
> DFOW has just been notified by a very credible source that between now
and just after legislators go back into session floor periods (September 15,
2009), the Humane Society of the United States will be orchestrating a breeder
bust.
> If you have been listed in a breeder directory, have shown your dogs or
have advertised a litter in any publication in the last nine years you must be
on your guard at all times. Do not allow anyone into your home without a search
warrant. In the State of Wisconsin, Animal Control officers and HSUS do not have
police powers. They must be accompanied by law enforcement (although some law
enforcement officers are also animal control officers) with a search warrant in
order to enter your premises.
> If HSUS is working in conjunction with law enforcement and there is a
search warrant, you must cooperate.
> DO NOT SIGN OVER ANY OF YOUR DOGS if threatened.
> Do not believe those that state that the charges against you20will be
lessened if you sign over your dogs.
> Video tape the entire proceedings.
> If you are detained asking questions while a search is going on, have
another individual available to video tape or photograph the proceedings.
> Ask for proof of identification.
> Get names and license plate numbers for those coming onto your property.
> Some breeders have had to get special permits in order to have more than
the arbitrary number of allowed animals in their community and have had to waive
their constitutional rights in order to get those permits. If you are in this
situation, you must contact a lawyer and find out what your rights are TODAY.
> If animal control or law enforcement come to your door, walk out of your
door and shut it behind you. Do not allow them to enter your home you go out to
them unless they have a search warrant.
> Please read the article What to do when animal control comes knocking
http://www.dpca. org/BreedEd/ when_animal_ control_comes. htm for more details.
> If anything seems amiss, make notes of dates and times, take names, get
witness names, what they did, take photos, and keep a log of suspicious
activities. We often hear fanciers state that this issue will never affect me
when it comes to breeder licensing legislation. There have been at least 4
situations that have already happened in OUR STATE since the beginning of the
year=2 0and breeder licensing requirements have not yet been passed into law.
> The orchestrated bust that we were warned about today could very well be
targeted at any one of us. You must protect yourself against false accusations.
This is a very serious situation. If you truly believe in preserving the future
of your chosen breed or breeds, you must do everything in your power to protect
those breeds and their heritage. Insist on the preservation of your
constitutional rights.
> Cross posting is allowed.
> ADOA -HOW TO RESPOND TO ANTI DOG ENFORCEMENT
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http://www.adoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=54
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> 10 Best Places to Live for Pet Lovers
> Green spaces and good weather make petsand their ownershappy
> By Kimberly Palmer
> Posted August 17, 2009
> For the 4 in 10 American families that own at least one dog, choosing a
place to live isn't just about the humans in the family: They want their pets to
be happy, too. For dog owners, cities with lots of dog parks and open green
spaces, as well as relativel y mild temperatures, mean their pooches can stay in
shape more easily. Cat owners, as well as those who live with more unusual pets,
such as rabbits or birds, usually want to make sure their area has enough
veterinarians to care for their animals. And all pet lovers can be affected by
local and state regulations that specify where their pets are allowed and what
type of vaccines they need.
> [Slide Show: 10 Best Places to Live for Pet Lovers.]
> That's why we focused on weather, population density, and the
availability of green space when creating our top 10 list for the best places to
live for pet lovers. After narrowing down the field based on those factors, we
interviewed pet experts on the most animal-friendly towns. Len Kain, cofounder
of DogFriendly.com, says he first looks at the availability of dog parks as well
as major attractions that allow pets. "Can you take your dogs to outdoor
concerts? Drive-in movie theaters? Outdoor malls? These are all important issues
to travelers and the people who live there," he says.
> Some spots that appear pet friendly at first glance, such as San
Francisco or Seattle, have limited pet-friendly housing, Kain adds. "Places with
expensive housing tend to be more restrictive with pet housing," he says.
> Kain also warns that local laws and regulations, which frequently
change, can make life tough for pet owners. Some cities, such as Jackson, Wyo.,
have strict no-dog policies in many of their parks, and dog beaches in Los
Angeles are virtually impossible to find. On the Maryland and Delaware coasts,
on the other hand, there are dog-friendly beaches for anyone who purchases a
relatively inexpensive permit. New York's laws have been slowly shifting in
favor of allowing dogs on beaches, Kain says. Rocky Point, N.Y., on the shore of
the Long Island Sound, allows dogs during less popular hours: before 10 a.m. and
after 6 p.m. in the summer and anytime during the winter. (They must be kept on
a leash.)
> Vicki Kung, cofounder of www.dogpark.com, says that as the exurbs expand
away from cities, smaller cities and towns are gaining more dog parks. "Dog park
advocates are no longer the lunatic fringe of community recreation resource
users. There20are so many cities that now support dog parks that community
groups are having an easier time pointing to success stories and benefits," she
says. California and Florida have been leaders in the creation of dog parks, she
adds, while Idaho, Montana, and many of the southern states have been catching
up. Butte, Mont., offers plenty of hiking trails on nearby mountain paths for
dog owners.
> For anyone with multiple pets or pet-related businesses, Kain recommends
living within at least 100 miles of a large veterinary center, usually found at
universities, in case pets need specialized care. The University of
California-Davis and the University of Florida-Gainesville both have such
centers.
> Rabbit owner Adam Goldfarb, director of the pets at risk program for the
Humane Society of the United States, says it's also important for owners of less
common animals to make sure they have access to veterinary resources. He prefers
living in a location with more than one rabbit vet, for e xample. That kind of
information can be found on animal society Web sites, such as the House Rabbits
Society or the Association of Avian Veterinarians.
> Animal lovers looking to adopt pets from their homes also have plenty of
options. Goldfarb says that rural areas, particularly those in the South, tend
to have the most animals in need of homes, as do large urban ones, such as
Baltimore and Detroit. Ellicott City, Md., is an easy drive from Baltimore's
animal shelters and also offers more than 100 square miles of green space within
15 miles of the city.
> Check out these top 10 places for pet lovers to live:
> Ellicott City, Md.
> Rocky Point, N.Y.
> Auburn, Ala.
> Butte, Mont.
> Yankton, S.D.
> Lewiston, Idaho
> Glasgow, Ky.
> Aiken, S.C.
> Flower Mound, Texas
> Wolf Trap, Va.
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http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/your-money/2009/08/17/10-best-places-to-
live-for-pet-lovers_print.htm
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