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Date Posted: 04:26:33 11/15/07 Thu
Author: Karen
Subject: Michigan Alert - Cheri's Laws - also calls for Federal reforms

As of Nov 15, 2007 this has not been brought up in legislation but it is being proposed after a horrific dog mauling in Michigan. Though I feel for the victim and her family, going after dogs is never the way. This letter being sent out attacks dogs based on size and puts strict restrictions on all dogs. It is based of anger and not rational thought. This cannot be allowed to go through or even be considered by legislation in MI.

Please forward this to various dog groups. Take a look at the letter being asked to be sent out and then sit down. Or better yet, sit down first. This is not an intelligent dangerous dog law at all. If you know anyone in Michigan, make sure they get this and since it is calling for federal reforms, we have to be diligent as well.

Here is a saner dangerous dog law in effect in Virginia.

http://www.understand-a-bull.com/BSL/GoodDangerousdoglaws/PrinceWilliamCountyVA.pdf

Here is the legislative letter I found on the website linked in the UKC message, since the rabios stations change info, I am putting the letter in this email and a link to the leg alert on the UKC boads -
http://forums.ukcdogs.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=170994

You can also read this: http://www.dailypressandargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070930/NEWS01/709300326

Dear ________________________________,

I am writing to you today to ask for your leadership in creating and supporting new legislation �Cherie�s Laws� regulating dog ownership. Cheryl Harper and her neighbor Edward Gierlach were brutally attacked and murdered by dogs in Livingston County, Michigan on September 13, 2007 and I want to be certain this never happens again to another person.
We need more than a breed specific ban on dogs. We need State and/or Federal Legislation that regulates dog ownership. If we only target a particular breed, we may have a problem in the future with a different breed. We must address ownership and its responsibilities to truly effect change. Responsible dog owners should have no problem following the laws that are for the good of the community.
The following is a list of items that should be legislated:
� Uniform dog ownership laws including a limit on three animals per single location and only on of a high risk breed.
� Accountability of cities, townships and other municipalities regarding enforcement of licensing and animal regulation.
� Mandatory spaying and neutering of dogs unless the owner is a licensed breeder.
� Any dog over 40lbs. must be muzzled and on a leash no longer than 4ft. in public.
� Larger, more punitive fines for negligence in dog licensing and �three strikes you�re out� legislation that would result in no longer being able to own a dog.
� Mandatory liability insurance for all owners of high risk breeds whether the owner of the dog is a homeowner, renter, or other.
� High risk breeds must be kept in an enclosed area with a roof.
� Felony charges and mandatory prison time for any owner of a dog that maims or kills a child in the home.
� Felony charges and mandatory prison time for buying or selling dogs for the purpose of fighting or participating in dog fighting.
I implore you to move quickly with new legislation since everyday there are more reports across our nation of dog attacks. I am looking forward to hearing of your concern and action on this problem

Thank you very much,

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