A SAOVA message for sportsmen, pet owners and farmers concerned about protecting their traditions, avocations and livelihoods from anti-hunting, anti-breeding, animal guardianship advocates. Forwarding and cross posting, with attribution, encouraged.

SEN. DURBIN INTRODUCES SA 3723 (New PAWS AMENDMENT)
 
On November 15th Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced an HSUS supported amendment to the Senate version of the 2007 Farm Bill (HR 2419). The amendment is a re-enactment of the Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS) supported by Santorum/Durbin/HSUS/AKC/AVMA that failed in 2005.
 
HSUS is relentless in its mission to bury breeders, animal owners, and hunters in endless regulation and red tape until our traditional use and enjoyment of animals rests on the verge of extinction. 
 
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A SAOVA message for sportsmen, pet owners and farmers concerned about protecting their traditions, avocations and livelihoods from anti-hunting, anti-breeding, animal guardianship advocates. Forwarding and cross posting, with attribution, encouraged.

Dear American Kennel Club Delegates,
Several months ago, when your board of directors proposed to enter into a contractual arrangement with Petland to register Petland puppies eligible for AKC registration, many of you objected. In fact, enough of you objected to what you considered an inappropriate business relationship for AKC that your board of directors finally dropped the plan.
It was a perfect example of good governance and fiduciary responsibility at work—delegates from the member clubs acting as they knew their club memberships wished. Read More...