Amaze
10-07-2004, 04:35 PM
Many states have been putting "dangerous breed" legislation and bans on breeds considered to be a threat. It used to be Pit Bulls and any dog related but now it has extended to German Shepherds, Huskys, Malamutes, Boxers, Staffies, Rottweilers, American Bulldogs, Rhodesion (sp?) Ridgebacks, Doberman Pinschers, etc.
Since any and all attacks and lawsuits are covered by personal insurance (usually homeowners'), many insurence company's are refusing to cover households that contain those breeds (GEICO being one of them!)
Each state is left to decide and in NJ, a new bill has been passed to not allow insurance companies to do so. These battles are cropping up all over the US and each of us needs to be aware of what is going on in our city and as responsible dog owners, become invovled to fight against government control of the dogs we love! Similar to the Breed Bans, the "new" target is hobby/show breeders as well as private citizens. Many cities are proposing manditory spay/neuter laws and several other severe penalties and fines for people who are invovled. Unfortunately the bills are targetting RESPONSIBLE owners who license their pet with the city and have NO power over the irresponsible people who are actually responsible for mixed breedings and the overpopulation of pets within the city!!!
What is YOUR city law? Do YOU know? If not, FIND OUT-it may pertain to YOU and the dogs you LOVE!
Just thought I'd keep you all posted!!!
Lys
Excerpt from the AKC Canine Legistaltion website:
Update: Thanks to the large numbers of concerned dog owners who attended Monday's hearing, A1135 was overwhelmingly approved by the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee. The New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs reports that dog owners' convincing testimony even prompted the Committee Chairman, Assem. Neil Cohen, to sign on as a co-sponsor. A1135 was combined with a similar bill, A2373, and now goes to the full Assembly for consideration. Congratulations to the many New Jersey fanciers who helped this important bill take a first step toward passage!
[Friday, October 01, 2004]
The Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee is currently considering A1135, a bill to prohibit insurance companies from discriminating against homeowners based on the breed of dog they own. The American Kennel Club believes that insurance companies should determine coverage of a dog-owning household based on the dog’s deeds, not the dog’s breed, and we encourage your immediate support of this important bill!
Since any and all attacks and lawsuits are covered by personal insurance (usually homeowners'), many insurence company's are refusing to cover households that contain those breeds (GEICO being one of them!)
Each state is left to decide and in NJ, a new bill has been passed to not allow insurance companies to do so. These battles are cropping up all over the US and each of us needs to be aware of what is going on in our city and as responsible dog owners, become invovled to fight against government control of the dogs we love! Similar to the Breed Bans, the "new" target is hobby/show breeders as well as private citizens. Many cities are proposing manditory spay/neuter laws and several other severe penalties and fines for people who are invovled. Unfortunately the bills are targetting RESPONSIBLE owners who license their pet with the city and have NO power over the irresponsible people who are actually responsible for mixed breedings and the overpopulation of pets within the city!!!
What is YOUR city law? Do YOU know? If not, FIND OUT-it may pertain to YOU and the dogs you LOVE!
Just thought I'd keep you all posted!!!
Lys
Excerpt from the AKC Canine Legistaltion website:
Update: Thanks to the large numbers of concerned dog owners who attended Monday's hearing, A1135 was overwhelmingly approved by the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee. The New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs reports that dog owners' convincing testimony even prompted the Committee Chairman, Assem. Neil Cohen, to sign on as a co-sponsor. A1135 was combined with a similar bill, A2373, and now goes to the full Assembly for consideration. Congratulations to the many New Jersey fanciers who helped this important bill take a first step toward passage!
[Friday, October 01, 2004]
The Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee is currently considering A1135, a bill to prohibit insurance companies from discriminating against homeowners based on the breed of dog they own. The American Kennel Club believes that insurance companies should determine coverage of a dog-owning household based on the dog’s deeds, not the dog’s breed, and we encourage your immediate support of this important bill!