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The following Legislative Alert was issued by Oklahoma Humane Federation today... please read the following and HELP (send an e-mail to your representative)!!

Southern Oklahoma dog breeders have targeted the following Oklahoma senators, asking them to oppose HB 1332.

The breeders claim that compliance with the very basic standards called for under HB 1332 would put them out of business.  USDA regulations call only for a dog to have a cage six inches longer than the dog and six inches taller so they can stand up. There are also standards of cleanliness and record keeping.

The breeders opposing these standards may think that cruelty, filth and fraud are acceptable, but most Oklahomans disagree.

Currently only breeders who sell dogs through a third party, for example to pet stores, are compelled to get a USDA license.  As second to the highest, “breeder state,” in the nation, Oklahoma is the only state with a large number of USDA regulated dog breeders that has no state regulations covering those who are not required to have a USDA license. 

Please e-mail or call or write each one and tell them that HB 1332 is the only way to eliminate substandard kennels, cruelty and fraud. 

Please use the following points:

·         HB 1332 simply creates minimum standards which are already in place for the USDA regulated kennels in our state.  This is a fair bill which brings Oklahoma up to the standards in place all around us. 

·         Substandard facilities are associated with animal cruelty, consumer fraud and increased crime.  This is an important step to stop the tragedies associated with unlicensed dog dealers.

·         A healthy dog breeding industry will thrive in Oklahoma only when substandard competition is closed. 

Contact the following senators and make sure to call your own as well.

Senator Mike Mazzei, 405-521-5675 mazzei@oksenate.gov

Senator Gary Stanislawski, 405-521-5624 stanislawski@oksenate.gov

Senator Tom Adelson, 405-521-5551 adelson@oksennate.gov

Senator Cliff Aldridge, 405-521-5584  aldridge@oksenate.gov

Senator Johnnie Crutchfield, 405-521-5607  bigger@oksenate.gov

Senator John Ford, 405-521-5634  fordj@oksenate.gov

Senator Jay Paul Gumm, 405-521-5586 gumm@oksenate.gov

Senator Tom Ivester, 405-521-5545  ivester@oksenate.gov

Senator Mike Johnson, 405-521-5592  johnsonm@oksenate.gov

Senator Clark Jolley, 405-521-5622  jolley@oksenate.gov

Senator Johnathan Nichols, 405-521-5535  nichols@oksenate.gov 

Senator Jim Reynolds, 405-521-5522  reynolds@oksenate.gov

Senator Andrew Rice, 405-521-5610  rice@oksenate.gov

Senator John Sparks, 405-521-5553  sparks@oksenate.gov

Senator Jim D. Wilson, 405-521-5574  wilson@oksenate.gov