Good news! Assemblymember Tony Mendoza (56th Assembly District) introduced today in the California State Assembly AB 2291.
This bill would provide a check off box on California State Income Tax Returns for contributions to free and low cost spay/neuter programs. This was an idea that was presented early on in our fight against AB 1634-- the California "Healthy" Pets Act as a way to fund spay/neuter programs without having to go on the attack against responsible dog breeders. Judie Mancuso told us that she already looked into this alternative and said it couldn't be done. Well guess what-- IT IS BEING DONE!
Concerned Dog Owners of California took this idea (along with another spot bill that is being considered) and are thrilled that Assemblymember Mendoza has introduced it. Now it is up to us in the dog fancy community to make sure that it passes through.
Please forward this post to individuals and kennel clubs throughout California and ask them to write letters of support to Assemblymember Mendoza's office. The contact information is below:
Capitol Office:
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0056
Tel: (916) 319-2056
Fax: (916) 319-2156
District Office:
12501 E. Imperial Highway
Suite 210
Norwalk, CA 90650
Tel: (562) 864-5600
Fax: (562) 863-7466
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