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October 12, 6:18 PMSF Dogs ExaminerShelley Frost

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Dog at Marin Humane Society

AB 241, The Responsible Breeder Act, or "Puppy MiIl Bill," which would have limited the number of intact cats or dogs maintained by a breeder/seller, was passed with bipartisan support in the California legislature only to land on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk where he promptly vetoed it.

The Governor, in his veto statement said the following:  "...this measure has the potential to criminalize the lawful activities of reputable breeders, pet stores, kennels, and charitable organizations engaged in raising service and assistance dogs. For these reasons, I am unable to sign this bill.   

According to Judie Mancuso founder of Social Compassion in Legislation, the Governor misunderstood the contents of the bill.  Mancuso says, "AB 241 did absolutely nothing to hamper raising service and assistance dogs, nothing! The Governor's behavior in Sacramento right now is really inexcusable. He is crippling our state, impeding progress and has hurt many people and animals in the process."

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Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will be holding a Town Hall Meeting in San Francisco Wednesday, October 28 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the InterContinental San Francisco Hotel.  To RSVP or to submit a question follow this link:  San Francisco Town Hall Meeting.

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Dog at Marin Humane Soc.

From October 13 through October 18 the Marin Humane Society will be reducing adoption fees for dogs and cats to $50 each in an effort to place 50 animals into new homes in 50 hours.  They are calling it a Week-Long Adopt-A-Thon.  

Adopt-a-thon fees:
Cats: $50 (from $85)
Kittens: $50 (from $175)
Dogs: $50 (from $150)
Puppies: $50 (from $225)

All  new adopters will also receive a special free gift for their new companion animal. Our 50th adopter will be awarded a gift bag with over $50 worth of goodies for their new friend.
 

 

Dog at Marin Humane Soc.