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Louisville Dog Legislation
Louisville's new ignorant dog legislation is terrifying to me. It is
hard to believe such a thing could happen. That is why I believe ALL dog people should band together on matters such as this. Unfortunately that seldom happens even though everyone would benefit from it. Lots of folks have their own agenda and that is all they care about. Because their apricot Poodle is not being directly effected (as much as the so called dangerous breeds). Ya just never know when it will be your breed under attack. I cannot believe a city of that size can be so clearly narrow minded. Count me in on the reservations even though I won't be attending the show. I seldom travel through that town but I assure you I will not spend a dime when I do. I can't afford it, but if I was a resident and effected I guarantee I would move. Yep, I damn sure would pick up and move, even if it was only across the county line. Amazing and to think. I have always wanted to live in Ky. not Louisville but Ky. What a mistake that would be. Diddy, please post the date of the show and if you have a favorite motel you would like to fill up please give me their name and number. I think I am going to be doing some traveling Oh yeah and I am going to be traveling with a large party. Be Free.....Judy |
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Judith Althouse wrote: Louisville's new ignorant dog legislation is terrifying to me. It is hard to believe such a thing could happen. That is why I believe ALL dog people should band together on matters such as this. Unfortunately that seldom happens even though everyone would benefit from it. Lots of folks have their own agenda and that is all they care about. Because their apricot Poodle is not being directly effected (as much as the so called dangerous breeds). Ya just never know when it will be your breed under attack. I cannot believe a city of that size can be so clearly narrow minded. Dog enthusiasts are too busy trying to decide whether or not each other is "responsible" to band together and fight a common enemy. Many dog people see others as competition, and seem to be unable to put differences aside to band together and fight a common enemy who is VERY dedicated to a single cause, well funded and has the ear of people in high places. They have an organized lobby. Through the many perks HSUS provides for shelters, they have almost every major shelter and humane society in the country in their pocket. Count me in on the reservations even though I won't be attending the show. I seldom travel through that town but I assure you I will not spend a dime when I do. I can't afford it, but if I was a resident and effected I guarantee I would move. Yep, I damn sure would pick up and move, even if it was only across the county line. Amazing and to think. I have always wanted to live in Ky. not Louisville but Ky. What a mistake that would be. Kentucky ain't special (well, it may be, but not for this reason) This sort of thing is "in the works" nationally and in many states and cities. Canceling motel reservations isn't going to get it done. There are groups like NAIA and SAOVA that are organized and committed. Unfortunately, you might not like some of the company you have to keep to save our animals. |
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Sandy in OK wrote: Dog enthusiasts are too busy trying to decide whether or not each other is "responsible" to band together and fight a common enemy. Just out of curiosity, where is it, exactly, that you get this ****? Is it that nobody will work with *you*? -- Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis - Sending more troops into a war is properly called an "escalation." |
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Melinda Shore wrote: In article .com, Sandy in OK wrote: Dog enthusiasts are too busy trying to decide whether or not each other is "responsible" to band together and fight a common enemy. Just out of curiosity, where is it, exactly, that you get this ****? Is it that nobody will work with *you*? -- Um, I think it is because I took the blinders off a long time ago. It's only my opinion, Melinda (and the opinion of a fair number of others who are blinder-less) You don't have to get all hepped up and abusive about it. But of course, you can if that's your most articulate form of communication.. My suggestion: If you are concerned, get involved. Get yourself in a position locally to watch legislation (why I am on the advisory committee for our shelter among other reasons. I hear what is coming. I'm in a position to know a few locally influential people - and recently we deep sixed city legislation that would identify a dog who charged at their fenceline barking as potentially dangerous and allow AC to come on your property when you aren't home to confiscate your dog. ) If you are really concerned, sometimes you have to decide that "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." The people who are the enemy of my enemy are often those for whom finances, not ribbons, are at stake. Or you can make motel reservations and be horrified by it on the internet. JMO. |
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In article m,
Sandy in OK wrote: My suggestion: If you are concerned, get involved. Golly! Think that one up on your own, did you? -- Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis - Sending more troops into a war is properly called an "escalation." |
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Sandy in Ok
I totally agree with you about dog groups that are so busy fighting with each other that they cannot unite to fight for a common cause that sooner than later will effect all dog owners. I disagree with you about making motel reservations and cancelling them and when doing so giving the reason why. Admittedly, that is a tiny step. That along with many other tiny steps and the letter to the powers that be about why dog owners locally and afar will not spend a dime in Louisville will make an impact if people stick to it. Not today or tomorrow but if people in a position to make a difference stay at it, it can be effective IMO. Actually, I had no idea to even question HSUS's sincerity until reading posts at RPDB. I have always supported them until recently. Be Free.....Judy |
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Judith Althouse wrote:
I totally agree with you about dog groups that are so busy fighting with each other that they cannot unite to fight for a common cause that sooner than later will effect all dog owners. I think you misunderstand the purpose of discussion groups. Actually, I had no idea to even question HSUS's sincerity until reading posts at RPDB. I have always supported them until recently. Supported them for what? As far as I know, they don't run any shelters. Basically, they're just a big propaganda-disseminating and money-making venture. -- Shelly (Warning: see label for details) http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship) http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther) |
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"shelly" wrote in message: Basically, they're just a big propaganda-disseminating and money-making venture. Occasionally, they support stuff like this: http://www.hsus.org/press_and_public..._pets_Act.html Suja |
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Shelly,
I really don't understand what you are talking about, but I am sure you will clue me in???? I was trying to convey that if dog groups in general would unite to fight against the injustices such as what is going on in Louisville they would be more successful. There is so much fighting within. They cannot seem to come together from private rescue groups in my area to national groups. That is all I was trying to say. About HSUS I not only go by what I read I base my opinions of an animal group on what I see. They were on the ground in NOLA rescuing animals. I made a small donation. I am a pauper so do not worry my donation is not going to help them take over the dog world. Upon reading that a number of people at this UseNet group oppose HSUS I began to question it. (HSUS) I am not disputing your words about HSUS. I really don't know but I have taken an interest in finding out more about HSUS. Be Free.....Judy |
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Judith Althouse wrote:
I really don't understand what you are talking about, but I am sure you will clue me in???? I can but try. I was trying to convey that if dog groups in general would unite to fight against the injustices such as what is going on in Louisville they would be more successful. I think that before quantifying "more successful" one must first qualify the purpose of the group. This group, for instance, is a *discussion* group, not a "unite to fight against the injustices" group. There is so much fighting within. They cannot seem to come together from private rescue groups in my area to national groups. That is all I was trying to say. That may be because there are no national groups that the local groups can trust. About HSUS I not only go by what I read I base my opinions of an animal group on what I see. They were on the ground in NOLA rescuing animals. The HSUS has been accused of not only misappropriating funds that were raised for the rescue and reunion of pets with their owners, but of placing rescued pets into shelters that then adopted the pets out to permanent homes. In other words, they appear to have facilitated the theft of people's pets. http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_.../headline/2879 http://www.naiaonline.org/articles/P..._protested.htm I made a small donation. I am a pauper so do not worry my donation is not going to help them take over the dog world. Good for you. I'd rather put my money into local rescues/shelters. They actually need it, whereas the HSUS does *not*. -- Shelly (Warning: see label for details) http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship) http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther) |
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