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DOES YOUR AREA HAVE A LAW THAT MANDATES SPAYING AND NEUTERING DOGS... unless you belong to an approved private club and your dog is registered with an approved private registry?
IT WILL IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE unless we stop it!
This unacceptable trend is occurring with frightening speed. There are large affluent organizations that do not want you to own any dog! The way for them to accomplish this goal is to stop ALL breeding and they are using some of the very people that love dogs to accomplish this goal. These new laws are requiring that puppies be spayed or neutered at an early age, even though research is linking these procedures to certain forms of cancer and other disorders. These new laws may sound great, but the goal is the end of dogs in our homes, including those that assist the disabled, rescue lost children, and guide the blind. Suggest state laws that prohibit the continued importation of stray dogs from other countries so that the numbers are not inflated, some areas have already banned this practice.
Studies are proving that the numbers of dogs in shelters and the euthanasia rates are going DOWN not UP, contrary to what we are being told.
HELP STOP THE M_I_S_R_E_P_R_E_S_E_N_T_A_T_I_O_N_ !

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ARE YOU A GUARDIAN OR AN OWNER?
Many areas are being solicited into changing their laws and ordinances to replace or interchange the term guardian with owner.

What's the BIG deal?
A dog is legally considered property, though this term may seem offensive to some, we must maintain this status for our dogs.
WHY?
The United States Constitution guarantees us equal protection under the law thereby preventing illegal seizure of our private property. This means that we can protect ourselves from any capricious or false claims against us. However, once we become mere guardians of our dogs, we lose our constitutional rights of property ownership. Anyone could make any claim based on a whim or falsehood and our dogs could be immediately confiscated - since they are not considered property we would have no recourse. Some think that crating a dog is a case of cruelty; leaving a dog at home alone is a case of cruelty along with other misconceptions. Should we base the future of our family members on the whims of others that oppose ownership of any dog? There are adequate laws to protect animals from cruelty - let us support swift apprehension and harsh punishments. _______________________

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DO NOT BE MISLED...guardian is a sweet-sounding term that will lead to the loss of our dogs!

It is estimated that there are over 4.5 million dog bites each year and yet few result in a fatality or even severe damage. However officials are seeking to RESTRICT or BAN entire breeds of dogs.
Data collected during the past two decades prove that: Breed Specific Legislation or BSL Does not reduce bite incidents!
BUT statute sand ordinances that mandate harsh penalties against owners loose dogs aggressive behavior DO!

No more simple fines. Charges of a major misdemeanor or felony should be mandatory with a prohibition of having possession of, or residing with, any dog for a stipulated period of time. The single most effective bite prevention is the enforcement of an effective LEASH LAW!

Regardless of the breed, children and dogs should always be supervised.
There are many examples of dog ordinances at both the state and local level that effectively punish owners of biting dogs

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without placing undue burdens on responsible dog owners. Please help support all responsible dog owners by joining forces with those currently being persecuted for their choice of breed before we all LOSE OUR DOGS.
When you move, will you be able to obtain adequate HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE?
If you own a targeted breed, it may be harder than you realize. Help support legislation in your state that will prohibit discrimination against homeowners who share their homes with specific breeds. What happens if you cannot find insurance? Will you be forced to

GIVE UP YOUR DOGS?
DO YOU CROP OR DOCK YOUR BREED?
Not for long if certain groups have their way!
This is a very controversial issue and one that is also sweeping other countries. Opposition is gaining momentum and soon more and more states will be attempting to ban these century old practices on certain breeds. If you wish to keep your breed looking as it looked when you first saw it, make sure you know what your legislative officials are doing ...Remember, these are the people you voted to represent you: make sure that they

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are doing so or else you will LOSE YOUR DOGS as you know them!
BE responsible, BE aware, and BE active in helping us all to

SAVE OUR FUTURE WITH DOGS!

One or more of these issues are looming in most every state and many countries, but it is not too late to ward them off. Support your local clubs, get involved, donate your dollars carefully, do your research. Ask your local and state officials where he or she stands on these issues. Make YOUR voice count and above all be a
RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER!
For support and additional information

akc.org/news/sections/legislative_alerts.cfm
americancaninefoudationlaw.com
amrottclub.org/bsl/bslmain.htm
nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/

This brochure has been created and sponsored by ARC and may be replicated & distributed freely in its entirety only.
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