Spay/Neuter
License Plate:
As many of you know, this plate is now a reality and has the potential
for generating substantial funds for spay/neuter as well as spreading
the message that altering your companion animal is the "thing
to do". $10.00 from the sale of each plate will go to a special
spay/neuter fund to be administered by Kentucky's Animal Care
and Control Advisory Board.
In
September KCAP was pleased to host a reception at JoBeth Book
Sellers for Linda K. Davis the artist for the Spay/Neuter Plate.
Her design, depicting a puppy and kitten on a blue background,
was chosen over all contributors. Members and friends enjoyed
punch and a cake depicting the plate. Thanks to Jo Beth and to
Mondelli's Bakery.
Contact
your county clerk to obtain a plate!
Felony
Cruelty:
Some types of animal cruelty are now felonies in Kentucky thanks
to the hard work and many phone calls from animal advocates all
over the state.
This
bill was passed during the 2003 General Session and makes torture
of a dog or cat a felony on the second offense. All of us would
like to see this law strengthened and upgraded to include more
species and to be effective on the first offense. KCAP will continue
to work for this result.
This bill would never have passed, even in it's current form,
were it not for the persistent calls and communications from constituents
who care to their legislators. This underscores the vital importance
of making your voice heard in Frankfort (and Washington DC too!).
See our page, What You Can Do, for contact information.
KCAP honored Senator Tom Buford who sponsored both the Spay/Neuter
Plate bill and the Felony Cruelty bill for his committment to
animal welfare legislation with a plaque, thanking him for his
efforts.
Upcoming
General Session: As of this update, we believe that
a bill containing substantial changes to Kentucky's Animal Control
laws will be introduced. Some of these changes, will, we believe,
contain language that will make the shooting of dogs (or other
animals) as a form of euthanasia in pounds and shelters against
the law. Please visit this location again for further information
as it becomes available to us.
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