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~~ ~" ` Page 1 of 2 y A `, Marie Galio From: R DANIELS [torrid811@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:09 PM To: gallom@north-olmsted.com Subject:. breeding in north olmsted I would like this read before council and befor the vote. My name is Rebecca Daniels and I reside on 4000 fielding dr north olmsted. Animal laws are not always a result of state and federal battles. Squabbles between neighbors often erupt over animals, squabbles that often floweth over into complaints to local governments, and local governments grease the squeaky wheels with some ordinance or other tacked on to the zoning code or the criminal code. These ordinances are often passed out of frustration, with little consideration for the consequences. While few cities actually restrict dog breeding, these laws surface occasionally. Proponents claim they are necessary to stem the tide of animals entering and dying in shelters or to put what they think is an end to a issue. However, these laws don't work because puppies produced by responsible breeders rarely enter shelters and a responsible breeder such as myself and others i know always have a waiting list so pups are gone by 8 weeks. Breeding restrictions also ignore the rights of breeders to pursue their legal interests and do nothing to help people keep the pet they have instead of sending it to a shelter when troubles arise, leaving puppy buyers with few options for finding well-bred healthy pets and robbing a community of a broad and deep body of knowledge about dog care and training Breeding restrictions on a hand-full of people in north Olmsted is not necessary due to the fact that we already have laws in place to deal with any and all complaints....its not gonna change the amount of dogs in north Olmsted that are making families and people very happy. Responsible dog breeders sell their puppies to new homes, take back puppies that buyers cannot keep, are available to answer questions and help new owners train their puppies, and protect the health and well-being of their breeds. They are part of the solution to community dog troubles and should not be taxed and otherwise penalized as if they are part of the problem. Touting breeder restrictions as all or even part of the solution to pet euthanasia at shelters also ignores the dynamics of dog ownership that often lead to abandonment of adult dogs, including: behavior problems; poor choice of a breed or dog; moving to a place that doesn't allow animals; community dog number limits; and illness that no longer allows the owner to keep the pet. Some of these conditions can be corrected by education; none of them can be corrected by reducing the number of puppies produced by responsible breeders. Proposing such laws as a cure-all also ignores the responsibility of humane societies to market the dogs in their facilities, teach people how to avoid or correct behavior problems with their dogs, and help people make a good selection of a breed and an individual dog. While most humane organization carry out these responsibilities, some blame breeders instead of developing workable solutions. Most laws affecting dog owners are drafted and approved by local governments. Several types of these laws have become popular. Neighbors really like nuisance laws that prohibit continuous barking, particularly after dark; require 9/21/2010 ~.