Florida SB 674: Signed!
By: Patti Strand Date: 04/26/2013 Category: | Rescue | Shelter Issues |
Progress in Florida for responsible rescues and pet owners: Governor Rick Scott’s signature is now drying on SB 674 (House companion HB 997). This is a bill requiring that:
each public or private animal shelter, humane organization, or animal control agency operated by a humane society or by a county, municipality, or other incorporated political subdivision prepare and maintain specified records; specifying the information that must be included in the records; providing a maximum fee for copies of such records; providing an effective date.
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Just as importantly, the bill also recognizes the irresponsibility and danger of unchecked humane relocation:
Importation of dogs and cats from outside the United States could result in the transmission of diseases that have been eradicated in the United States to dogs and cats, other animals, and humans living in this state.
With better record-keeping and accountability, we've made great strides at curbing the most tragic excesses of this practice.
We'd like to extend a big thank you to the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs and Pat Mixon who led the battle on the ground, the leaders in veterinary medicine and animal control who lent their time and their voices, and of course our sister group, the NAIA Trust of Florida!
About The Author
Patti is a recognized expert and consultant on contemporary animal issues, most notably responsible dog ownership and the animal rights movement. She often appears on radio and television and her articles on canine issues, animal welfare, public policy and animal rights have appeared in major US news publications and in trade, professional and scientific journals. Patti and her…
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