Louisville KY recently passed dog ordiance is a nightmare for those who live in the area and well as individuals planning to attend dog events in that area. Any intact dog actually making it into the hands of the local government shelter will be neutered, no questions asked and will pay a hefty fine on top of that. So, if your dog would be loosed by someone or by accident, picked up there goes your conformation dog. The number of animals is limited significantly. Any bitch in season who comes in contact with an intact dog may be seized. Bully breeds and other working dogs are particularly targeted. It is pretty awful. I have sent a letter to the Chamber of Commerce and basically stated my money is going elsewhere.
Please consider contacting organizations and individuals within the Louisville area to protest this regulation passed by the city council.
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From a discussion list I have
> In a message dated 12/20/2006 6:43:06 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> CMF Leica writes:
>
> After 10 hours of unproductive banter, one of the country's
> toughest animal control ordinances pasted at 4:10 AM Wednesday. Yes, I was there for the entire Louisville Metro Council meeting. And, am too upset to go to sleep.
Yes, I have tears in my eyes as I am writing this. On a personal note - I will only be legally allowed 3 animals --dogs and/or cats -- for my lot size. If you have at least an half acre, you can have 5 dogs/cats. There are several options for kennel licenses. But, that will be prohibitive in a neighborhood. I must purchase a permit to be allowed to purchase a license for my unaltered dog -- as I will only be allowed to have ONE unaltered animal.
If my unaltered dog gets loose or picked up by animal control for
ANY reason -- including bothering my neighbors for just being a dog-- 2 anonymous complaints = pick up -- I will be required by law to have him neutered upon release -- after a hefty fine.
> Unlicensed animals carry a $250.00 per dog fine along with having to be spayed/neutered.
I will be required to have a 6' fence.
NO unaltered dog can be on a leash longer then 4 feet.
If I have ONE litter of puppies and/or sell ONE dog in a year, I
will need a $300.00 broker license.
NO bitch in season can come in contact with ANY other dogs/cat even if spayed or neutered.
There are 96 pages of this.
Metro Councilman Donard had 89 amendments to clarify vague language and to support the dog fancy in all aspects in just the first 30
ages. He was voted down 87 times on straight party lines. I am not being partisan - I was there and counted the voting. The
Republicans fought for dog owners. It was an automatic NO by the controlling Democrats.
I attended many of the committee meetings over the past year. I am sick by what I witnessed tonight/morning.
Think hard before you decide to support the Louisville community by attending the March dog shows.
> Chris
>
> Christina Freitag
> CMF Vizslas
> Louisville, KY