What REALLY went on in Los Angeles? Posted by: "dropfred13@aol.com" dropfred13@aol.com chdropdeadfred Sat Feb 2, 2008 9:56 am (PST) A huge thanks to Brat for this report !!

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Carla Hall (see Los Angeles Times article below) fails to include Bill
Dyer's comment regarding "Zero Pet Population." Dyer is a Director with IN DEFENSE
OF ANIMALS. Could this be the true agenda? No pets? Why don't we "fast
track" Mr. Dyer's goal, grab Fluffy & Fido and send them off to the Rainbow Bridge
tonight!

Additionally, Ms. Hall has neglected to mention the incredibly rude and
childish behavior of the supporters. In particular, when another member of
Concerned Dog Owners of California was addressing the Council in opposition, a
supporter shouted "YOU NEED TO BE SPAYED!" Now, that's mature. It was a bit
difficult to hear the opposing speakers above the constant chatter and laughter of
Judie Mancuso's well-orchestrated crew.

Councilmember Garcetti announced the names of many supporters in attendance
that had signed speaker cards. Among them were Jane Garrison and her husband
Mark Garrison. I do hope Rolf Wicklund a/k/a "Mr. Judie Mancuso" was there,
too. You remember Social Compassion In Legislation, right?

Ed Boks informed that the "detractors represent a narrow group of vociferous
breeders that don't want to come into the light of day." Gosh, I am no
longer called "greedy." Now, I am "vociferous. E

Boks also informed the Council and other attendees that the current state
law REQUIRES spay/neuter at eight (8) weeks. "It is safe and in the best
interest of the animal." He continued by advising everyone that "The CVMA
(California Veterinary Medical Association) supports the ordinance in addition to
AVMA, AHA, ASPCA, and HSUS." Must be a brain synapse. The CVMA pulled their
support from California Assembly Bill 1634 regarding "mandatory" spay/neuter last
summer. Oh, well. There is "information" and then there is
"(mis)information. Boks also in

Councilmember Alarcon returned to the podium to address the problem of "back
door breeders" and shares a story about a St. Bernard that roams in his
neighborhood eating out of everyone's trash. Councilmember Reyes apprised
everyone of a pit bull that ran into his yard and "they had to do whatever possible
to open its jaws". He also informs us that his "kids take a club to defend
his dog from loose dogs." Can anyone say LEASH LAW? Possibly the Los Angeles
Police Department needs to do hourly cruises in the neighborhoods of Alarcon
and Reyes.

Councilmember Cardenas informs one and all that the price of spay or neuter
in the City of Los Angeles is $60-$80. Really? Cardenas continued by sharing
the cost estimate to euthanize a cat or a dog at one of Ed Bok's fine
"sheltering" establishments. The cost is $145 - $195. Why does it cost so much to
euthanize a dog or a cat in an LA shelter? Let's see. Come in the front door.
Go out the back door. Possibly the dog or cat is taking a detour from the front
door to the back door via the Seven Wonders of the World and a few five-star
hotels along the way?

Let's not forget Cardenas' remarks that a a cat or dog can produce 25,000
offspring in their lifetime!! Possibly more. Hey, now I'm paying attention.
I'll take a piece of this action. Just give me a minute to select the breed with
the biggest bang for my buck and let's get those 25,000 puppies rolling out
the door.

Councilmember Zine informed everyone that "something disturbs me." He
continues by sharing that he wants no "wiggle room" somewhere before inquiring "Do
we have a definition of a breeder?" He "doesn't want to see the policy of
spay/neuter so loose that people can escape!"

Yes, maturity was at an all-time high today in the "City of Angels." Please
feel free to circulate!
Brat Zinsmaster