Anyone else see this? TX-RPOA E-News From Responsible Pet Owners Alliance Texas Outreach July 15, 2014 To Stay Informed: Subscribe to this announcement-only list by e-mailing a blank message to: TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups The RPOA Texas Outreach Booth at Houstons World Series of Dog Shows in the Reliant Center this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 18,19, 20) is a go! Booth #108, Hall D, next to the AKC Booth. But were still short on volunteers. Anyone who can help, email Juan [email protected] or just drop in and help with the booth if you are showing your dog and have some spare time. This is YOUR booth! Our flyers are self-explanatory on all topics, including HB 1451, the HSUS misnamed Puppy Mill Bill, which we intend to repeal and replace this Legislative Session with reasonable legislation for real commercial dog and cat breeders. Speaking of the new Breeder Law, Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) does not have enough licensed breeders to cover all administration and enforcement costs per the statute requirement. Only two cat breeders and around 150 dog breeders are licensed at all times and some of those may not be required to be licensed. Weve also heard thru the grapevine that some breeders are not renewing their licenses. So desperation has set in at TDLR to bully dog and cat breeders into believing ALL Texas dog and cat breeders must be licensed with the state. RPOA just heard from another breeder today who is being harassed. If you are contacted by TDLR in person or by letter (with a return form), please let RPOA know. Weve heard from some of you. Once youre in the TDLR computer system, youll be assigned a Complaint Number, an investigator, and will be harassed quarterly. The first paragraph of the TDLR letter reads: The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (the Department) is responsible for regulating persons or entities engaged in the business of breeding dogs or cats in Texas. [RPOA: The law has no definition for Business.] In carrying out this responsibility, the Department requires that Person(s) or entities engaged in such activities be licensed as a breeder. It has come to our attention that you may be conducting breeding activities that would require you to be licensed by the Department. An investigation has been opened to look into possible violation of the Dog or Cat Breeders Act. The case has been assigned to Investigator XXX .... Please complete the attached questionairre and return it to the Department. (Theres more but end of quotes.) There are 21 personal questions listed on the attachment which are none of TDLRs business, if youre not required to be licensed. Theres no definition mentioned to qualify and insinuates all breeders must be licensed. HB 1451 allows anonymous complaints from animal rights extremists or anyone seeking the $1,000 Breeder Bounty. HSUS, ASPCA and Texas Humane Legislation Network turned in 400 names and websites to launch the bills enforcement initially. Remember the licensing requirement is simply possessing more than 10 intact female dogs and cats (collectively, and over 6 months of age) AND even offering for sale more than 20 offspring. That could be two litters from any large dog! On to the Houston Show this week, enjoy those fantastic dogs, and dont forget to let Juan know if you can help with the RPOA booth! __._,_.___ Posted by: Responsible Pet Owners Alliance Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1) Yahoo Groups Control your view and sort preferences per Yahoo Group You can now control your default Sort & View Preferences for Conversations, Photos and Files in the membership settings page. RPOA Texas Outreach (501 C4 Nonprofit) rpoatexasoutreach.org Responsible Pet Owners Alliance (501 C3 Nonprofit) responsiblepetowners.org 900 NE Loop 410 #311-D San Antonio, TX 78209 Donations make all things possible! VISIT YOUR GROUP Yahoo! Groups • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use Show message history Reply, Reply All or Forward | More Click to reply all Send
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