On Tuesday, December 2, Paula Everett, myself and Robert Ellis attended the first Senate hearing for HB446. Norma Woolf of OVDO was also there and gave opponent testimony.
Paula emphasized the financial hardship to owners and breeders by increases in licensing fees. It is not inconceivable that owners may turn their pets in to shelters for being too costly in these economic tough times. Paula also stated that breeders who have kennel licenses will suffer a higher cost plus the individual tags. Amongst other things, she suggested a graduated scale of fees. Also objected to was the administration of mandatory rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian or under their supervision. A costly endeavor.
Paula emphasized the financial hardship to owners and breeders by increases in licensing fees. It is not inconceivable that owners may turn their pets in to shelters for being too costly in these economic tough times. Paula also stated that breeders who have kennel licenses will suffer a higher cost plus the individual tags. Amongst other things, she suggested a graduated scale of fees. Also objected to was the administration of mandatory rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian or under their supervision. A costly endeavor.
Norma Woolf emphasized the potential for injury to dogs which must wear their tags while out side and reinforced comments made by Paula.
On Wednesday, Meredith Johnson-Snyder gave testimony and she emphasized the increased cost of licensing and rabies given or supervised by a vet may prove too costly for the elderly causing them to give up their dogs.
Thursday will conclude the hearings in the Senate. There may be amendments made at that time. Then it will come to a vote to get it out of committee.
Bobbi Brady
Bobbi Brady
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