Louisana proposes to ban ownership of multiple dog breeds

[Nicky]

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JANUARY 7, 2000

STATE OF LOUISIANA PROPOSES TO BAN OWNERSHIP OF MULTIPLE DOG BREEDS

Louisiana State Representative Robert R :Bobby Faucheux is the sponsor of HB 8, which is pending in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee.

The language of HB 8 makes it illegal to own, possess or harbor a dog that is considered a Pit Bull dog. According to HB 8 language, a Pit Bull dog is commonly referred to as a Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, or any other breed that possesses 1/4 of these breeds in its lineage.

The latter sentence is an ominous red flag for all dog owners of any breed or type in the state. There is no accurate scientific method to determine specific breeds of dogs. According to Webster's Dictionary, lineage means: "a group of individuals tracing descent from a common ancestor."

If passed, the wording of HB 8 could legally entitle the state of Louisiana to ban the ownership of many breeds and types of dogs. Although not specifically named in the proposed bill, popular dogs such as the Boxer, Boston Terrier, Bulldog, and many Mastiff-type dogs, as well as a host of rare breeds could also be banned.

HB 8 language will impact owners of mixed breed dogs. Essentially, any dog of stocky build with short hair or suspicious color pattern will be suspect.
Owners of dogs deemed illegal may be subject to a $500 fine, up to six months in jail or both.

It is critical that every dog owner, dog lover, and dog enthusiast in Louisiana and throughout the United States immediately contact the following members of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and voice strong opposition to HB 8. Residents of Louisiana should also contact their own State Representative and State Senator.

Sponsor: Rep Robert R. "Bobby" Faucheux
PO Box 1960, LaPlace, LA 70069
Phone 504-651-3886, Fax 504-651-0151
webreps@legis.state.la.us

HOUSE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Ms. Beverly Bruce, PO Box 884 Mansfield, LA 71052
Phone 318-872-1666. Fax 318-872-3764
webreps@legis.state.la.us

Reggie Dupree, Jr., PO Box 3893, Houma, LA 70361
Phone 504-876-9902, fax 504-873-2016
larep053@legis.state.la.us

Alex Heaton, 3323 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone 504-483-4235, Fax 504-483-4415
webreps@legis.state.la.us

Troy Hebert, PO Box 32, Jeanerette, LA 70544
Phone 337-276-6564, FAX 337-276-5497
larep049@legis.state.la.us

Daniel Martiny, 131 Airline Hwy, ste 201, Metarie, LA 70001
Phone 504-834-7676, Fax 504-834-5409
larep079@legis.state.la.us

Arthur Morrell, 3200 St Bernard, Ste 108, New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone 504-942-8196, Fax 504-942-8196
webreps@legis.state.la.us

Errol Romero, 300 Iberia St, Ste 108, New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone 337-373-0020, Fax 337-373-0071
larep048@legis.state.la.us

Ernest Wooton, 104 New Orleans St, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone 504-393-5649, Fax 504-393-5603
webreps@legis.state.la.us

Donald Cazayoux, Jr, PO Box 156, New Roads, LA 70760
Phone 225-638-7719, Fax 225-638-8319
larep018@legis.state.la.us

Emma Devillier, 23410 Eden St, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Phone 225-685-3662, Fax 225-687-7915
larep060@legis.state.la.us

Eric LaFleur, PO Box 617 , Ville Platte, LA 70586
Phone 337-363-5019, Fax 337-363-6812
larep038@legis.state.la.us

Rick Farrar PO Box 4196, Pineville, LA 71361
Phone 318-484-2210, Fax 318-484-2240
webreps@legis.state.la.us

For more information about the Louisiana State Government:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/

To view a listing of all State Representatives:
http://house.legis.state.la.us/WebRe...beraddress.asp
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Melanie Tierney
Canine Friends of Cleveland
PO Box 37140
Maple Hts, OH 44137
216-556-5PET (5738)
aegis66@msn.com




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Rottfully yours,
Nicky
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[JROD]

I live in Louisiana and this is news to me! Thanks for the heads up - I am going to compose my thoughts and write to each of these folks.

In fact, I might even write them about my dog alerting me to my neighbors break-in just the other night. I guess everything does happen for a reason.

[This message has been edited by JROD (edited January 11, 2001).]

[Justice]

I am moving this Topic into our BSL forum

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