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The Voice of Responsible Dog Ownership
« on: July 16, 2005, 10:27:01 am »
Ever wonder who defends the rights of responsible dog owners nationwide?  While surfing the net I came across the ADOA (American Dog Owners Association).  They deal with a plethora of issues, including reference material regarding traveling with your dog, breed-specific legislation and current bills awaiting vote.

Here is an excerpt from their site - the mission statement of the ADOA:

The American Dog Owners Association preserves the special relationship between dogs and mankind by protecting and defending the rights of responsible dog ownership, opposing detrimental and supporting appropriate regulationfor dog owners; educating the public and promoting standards for safe and civilized treatment of dogs.

Since 1970, ADOA has been the voice of responsible dog owners and member dog clubs across the United States. ADOA has spoken and still speaks to legislators and in courts to protect rights of responsible dog owners and their dogs. ADOA's membership is composed of member dog clubs and individual dog-owner members representing responsible dog owners from all walks of life, from all over the United States.


ADOA is member-supported by local dog clubs, state-wide federations, and by individuals. Their support consists of their membership dues and donations towards the preservation of responsible dog ownership.

SOURCE:  http://adoa.org/
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Re: The Voice of Responsible Dog Ownership
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2005, 10:32:19 am »
For a state-by-state map of news for your area, go to:

http://www.adoa.org/legal/legislative_clearinghouse.php
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Re: The Voice of Responsible Dog Ownership
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2005, 10:59:44 am »
Ty Moonlit! :)

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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2005, 11:18:08 am »
O.k...Now I'm p.o.'d!!...It's too darn sad when our dogs become victims to irresponsible dog owners & by that to our legislative "machine"...People take heed!!!...Learn what is going on in your state where laws regarding dogs are concerned!!!...I saw in my state alone laws were passed in one town that prohibits many well known breeds & "any dog over 100 lbs."...These dogs have been declared "viscious"...Got an overweight Lab?...Think about it!...YOUR BREED COULD EASILY BE NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!....Get up to date on what is happening in "your neck of the woods"...I have personally see proposed breed specific legislation where PUGS were mentioned...No lie!!!...They can do it...have done it & will continue to do it!!!...Contact your "powers that be" & let them know this is NOT o.k. with you!!!...We vote these idiots in...WE can choose not to give them our vote next time...I am dead serious whe I say your dog could be next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...Take this seriously people...It CAN happen to you!

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Re: The Voice of Responsible Dog Ownership
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2005, 11:31:41 am »
I have yet to go into the site and take a look, but straight away when you Gyp, said that dogs over 100 lbs was prohibitted in one town. THAT is just stupid, anyone who knows anything about dogs knows that the size has nothing to do with their disposition. You have large breeds that could be concidered a bit on the "sharp" side, BUT you also have small dogs that are equally "sharp"

I like how you compare it with, what if you have an overweight lab or golden, do I have to move from that town or did the lab get viscious.

I have been dog bit several times, started when I was only 3 or 4 years old (guess dogs just love me hehe) the first one to dig into my arm was a little "wiener dog" no more than 15 lbs, if even that. BUT he left a scar on my arm that I can still feel. I bet noone would ever dream about banning them from the town, and from my own experience working as groomer for several years, the little ones are  the ones giving you the most trouble (mostly anyway)

Since I have not been to their website yet, I cant say what I think of the ADOA, but it sounds like a great idea to speak for and educate legislators and everyone about what makes a dog mean and why it is not a good idea to ban a whole breed for how certain owners act. It certainly sounds like there is a great need for education.

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Re: The Voice of Responsible Dog Ownership
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2005, 11:39:37 am »
Marit, You are right it is stupid!!...But it's being done!...People need to be aware!...Go to the second link Moonlit posted & click on your state...some parts of Canada I believe have a total ban on pits (correct me or clarify if I am wrong Canadians :) )...Michigan was in the works on a total pit ban...Not sure if it went through but my friend there was paniciing because she ahd taken in a stray that she thought had Pit in it...It turned out to be a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix...The thing is these laws start on local levels all over...One day they will meet in the middle if you know what I mean...It is like a virus spreading!!!...I had heard sometime back that somewhere in Germany had banned or was trying to ban Great Pyrenees...It's not just here it's in other countries too...See where I am going with this?...Very scary for us & our large dogs who are the ones who will suffer first!

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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2005, 11:53:23 am »
I looked up NC and all in all it seems to be okay here, they have refused to ban certain breeds but have a viscious dog law, but say that it depends on owner and treatment of dog rather than breed, so thats good news.

BUT in one county they have a mandatory spay/neuter............Imagine being a breeder of international champion lines and live there. Youd either have to move or alter your champion dogs. Now, how does that make any sense? That is to punish people and breeder who care for the breed and want to better it.

It is scary as you say, soon we may not be able to own dogs at all, NOW THAT would be scary.

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Re: The Voice of Responsible Dog Ownership
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2005, 12:05:40 pm »
Marit, looks like the ACLU of the dog world.  Right up my alley, think I'll join.

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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2005, 12:11:21 pm »
That sounds great, if as good as it sounds, I think Ill join too.

Ohhhh and I cant see your avatar either pndlake. Only have that red x in corner. I really have to try and do something about this, I hate when I cant see all the pics lol....

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« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2005, 12:17:21 pm »
I looked up NC and all in all it seems to be okay here, they have refused to ban certain breeds but have a viscious dog law, but say that it depends on owner and treatment of dog rather than breed, so thats good news.

BUT in one county they have a mandatory spay/neuter............Imagine being a breeder of international champion lines and live there. Youd either have to move or alter your champion dogs. Now, how does that make any sense? That is to punish people and breeder who care for the breed and want to better it.

It is scary as you say, soon we may not be able to own dogs at all, NOW THAT would be scary.

Marit
Exactly Marit!...The worse case scenario would be complete breed extinction if this sort of thing is allowed to spread like a fire...It starts out just a spark & if left to burn becomes an out of control wildfire!

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Re: The Voice of Responsible Dog Ownership
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2005, 02:45:44 pm »
It is definitely hard to tell these days which organizations are honest or not.  I hardly trust anyone, but try to gleen as much information as possible from many sources and make sense of it as a whole.  The ADOA has some good information available and seems to keep abreadth of the latest legislation/bills that are in the works.

I think Michigan has a problem in the Detroit area with scum bags fighting pit bulls.  I think it has become so rampant there that the animal control cannot keep up and, in some ways, they may be doing what they can afford...banni ng the breed, because it is too costly to regulate.  I am willing to bet that there is not a lot of help from the judicial arena, either.  After all, even rapists get off with a slap on the wrist these days.  So, why would the system want all of the animal cruelty perps filling up the prisons, too?  The simple fix is to ban the breed.  All the rest is too costly...espec ially when we have other priorities such as oil and flying to the moon...basical ly toys are more important than lives.

The whole thing is sad and all we can do is remain informed and join others who object to this kind of fascism.  Try looking up Texas.  Not only is a village missing an idiot, but they are really pushing breed ban legislation.  ;D  If someone is bored, Florida may be another place to keep an eye on.  ;) :-X
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Re: The Voice of Responsible Dog Ownership
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2005, 02:48:10 pm »
The ADOA is a LONGTIME friend of the dog lover, fights BSL law all over.

Join up.

They can use the money.
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Re: The Voice of Responsible Dog Ownership
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2005, 02:51:51 pm »
Ty Moonlit & Red!...I will look further into ADOA...I would much rather be informed than unpleasantly surprised.

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Re: The Voice of Responsible Dog Ownership
« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2005, 03:46:29 pm »
Marit, I wonder why you are getting a red x/ On my ' puter the avatar is there but once in awhile I will get a red x on someone else's photo also. Frustrating.  Maybe Jamie knows.

I will send them some money and I am VERY against sending money unless I really feel strongly about something and this I feel strongly about.  We are getting buried in laws and so many people do not see it coming.  I am like you Gypsy, I do not trust anybody but I am going to stick my neck out on this one.  I am off to post my money and put it where my mouth is.

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