Dog fight starts on
"fixing" Texas pets
Bill would require spaying/neutering
Updated: Tuesday, 17 Mar 2009, 6:35 PM CDT
Published : Tuesday, 17 Mar 2009, 5:01 PM CDT
* Jenny Hoff
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Two San Antonio lawmakers have filed bills expected to
cause an all out dog fight between animal lovers and pet owners in
Texas. HB 4277 and SB 1845 would mandate that pet spay or neuter their
dogs and cats. It is a piece of legislation that has failed in the past
due to the lobbying efforts of groups like the American Kennel Club ,
which is calling on its members to once again confront their lawmakers.
"If adopted, these bills will have a profound negative impact not only
on responsible dog breeders in Texas, but also on all current and
prospective dog owners," the Web site states....
