| Michigan Association for Purebred Dogs Promoting Responsible Dog Ownership |
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| MAPBD POSITION PAPER (cont'd) Senate Bill 626 (S-5) The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PeTA) are making a diligent effort to stop all dog racing activities and have pledged to do it through the democratic process of national, state and local laws. Since the HSUS has now employed a lobbying firm to represent their interests in Michigan, there are increased numbers of bills being introduced. They are also using existing laws to campaign for prosecution of any animal cruelty provisions that are unintended consequences of existing laws. The Michigan Hunting Dog Federation and the Michigan Association for Pure Bred Dogs believe that these powerful and well financed “humane” organizations are following the objectives of a statement made by Wayne Pacelle, Chief Executive Officer, HSUS:
generation and out. We have no problems with the extinction of domestic animals. They are creations of human selective breeding." Judging from their national activities, these animal rights groups are actively seeking the destruction of Michigan’s agricultural animal industry, companion animal industry, and the traditional wildlife hunting industry. We sincerely hope that Michigan’s Legislature will not succumb to their simplistic propaganda and their biased concept of the proper relationship of man and animals. The Animal Rights organizations and literally hundreds of others would be able to agitate prosecutors to prosecute dog people, and even file suits to obtain court orders directing prosecutors to prosecute. Such activities are engaged in with ever increasing frequency. It is an annual court action regarding seals in Canada, sheep in Australia, against departments of agriculture to force them to prosecute animal laws as the activists interpret them. Michigan citizens have had a long, traditional and productive relationship with domestic animals. They give us food, labor, clothing, protection, entertainment and through laboratory animals have made our lives healthier and longer. In return we have provided food, shelter, habitat and medical care. We believe that the mutual benefits of our interactions with domestic and forest creatures have been an important part of our continued relationships. This relationship has been important for centuries. Both animals and man have given their lives for the benefit of both. The relationship should be preserved for the mutual benefit. The Michigan Association for Pure Bred Dogs and the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation strongly urge the House to look carefully at the benefits and consequences of SB 626 and decline to move it forward into law. Prepared by: Al W. Stinson, BS, DVM, MS, Director of Legislative Affairs Michigan Association for Pure Bred Dogs & Michigan Hunting Dog Federation 1915 Epley Rd., Williamston, MI, Phone: 517-655-5363 Fax: 517-655-3724 E-mail: LSFC2@aol.com March 20, 2008 Page 1 |
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