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CRISIS IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES FRIGHTENING INFORMATION FOR CITY OF LOS ANGELES
This morning at 9:00 am, the following legislation
http://clkrep.lacity.org/councilfiles/07-1212_rpt_ccl_01-24-08.pdf
was reviewed by the Public Safety Committee in Los Angeles. We
believe this was fast tracked as the result of an attack by ALF on Mayor Villarigosa's Chief of Staff last week
http://www.animalliberationfront.com/ALFront/Actions-USA/ALFvisitsLAMayorsChief.htm
Historically, Los Angeles has a habit of giving into the extreme
animal rights groups.
The meeting was held in conflict with the Los Angeles Animal Commission where these items are usually heard. The thing we must be concerned about here is that the City will decide to say that since no one was there at the public safety meeting to protest this regulation we have missed our chance. Unlike many cities, the City of Los Angeles does not allow each person who has a view to speak on items. There is a one minute opportunity for a few people to speak.
We will post the Minutes and recap the results as soon as we get these.
CDOC will be choosing a day, probably next week, to ask all people who care about this legislation to come to the City Hall and visit your representative. We need to have the same type of impact in Los Angeles we have had in Sacramento.
CDOC will provide packets for each person to deliver to their council member. Remember, as you work on this, here are the key points:
(1) This has not worked in the County of Santa Cruz. Their impound and euthanasia rates for dogs are not better than the state as a whole. Their impound and euthanasis rates are worse than surrounding counties.
The costs to run the Santa Cruz County operation has more than doubled.
They announced they have to build a new shelter because they are
"filled to overflowing." Capitola dropped out of having Santa Cruz County provide these services because the costs increased so much. Watsonville is considering dropping out.
(2) This is not good for the health of dogs. On the positive side, neutering male dogs
. eliminates the small risk (probably <1%) of dying from testicular cancer
. reduces the risk of non-cancerous prostate disorders
. reduces the risk of perianal fistulas
. may possibly reduce the risk of diabetes (data inconclusive)
On the negative side, neutering male dogs
. if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer);
. increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6
. triples the risk of hypothyroidism
. increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment
. triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems
. quadruples the small risk (<0.6%) of prostate cancer
. doubles the small risk (<1%) of urinary tract cancers
. increases the risk of orthopedic disorders
. increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations
On the positive side, spaying female dogs
. if done before 2.5 years of age, greatly reduces the risk of mammary tumors, the most common malignant tumors in female dogs
. nearly eliminates the risk of pyometra, which otherwise would affect about 23% of intact female dogs; pyometra kills about 1% of intact
female dogs
. reduces the risk of perianal fistulas
. removes the very small risk (0.5%) from uterine, cervical, and ovarian tumors
On the negative side, spaying female dogs
. if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer);
. increases the risk of splenic hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 2.2 and cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of >5; this is a common cancer and major cause of death in some breeds
. triples the risk of hypothyroidism. spay/neuter was determined to be the most significant gender-associated risk factor for hypothyroidism.
. increases the risk of obesity by a factor of 1.6-2, with many
associated health problems
. causes urinary "spay incontinence" in 4-20% of female dogs
. increases the risk of persistent or recurring urinary tract
infections by a factor of 3-4
. increases the risk of recessed vulva, vaginal dermatitis, and
vaginitis, especially for female dogs spayed before puberty
. doubles the small risk (<1%) of urinary tract tumors
. increases the risk of orthopedic disorders
. increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations
Details can be found at
http://www.cdoca.org/1634HealthIssues.html
Please pass this information to everyone you know who lives in the City of Los Angeles. Ask them to check the CDOC website
http://www.cdoca.org daily for the results of the meeting and a date to go to the Council Members. This is worth a day off. And it cannot wait until it comes before the full Council - by then it is too late to be heard.
Southern California has been sadly apathetic about standing up for their rights. But we are sure dog owners will not stand by and let the City Council pass legislation that is so bad for dogs that there can be no doubt that the ultimate goal is to eliminate dogs.
The mission of Concerned Dog Owners of California (CDOC) is to provide information and education to elected officials and others so that legislation and regulation will promote the health, well-being and appropriate care of all dogs, protect the rights and responsibilities of dog owners and breeders, and support responsible dog ownership.
Responsible Pet Owners Alliance
900 NE Loop 410 #311-D
San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 822-6763
Website:
http://www.responsiblepetowners.org
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Los Angeles Mandatory Spay/Nueter Law
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