Sportsmen's pressure helps sustain veto of restrictive dog bill (6/28/2002)

Connecticut-

A bill in Connecticut that would have made criminals of law-abiding dog owners has been defeated.

Senate Bill 78 that would have over-regulated how dog owners should treat, house and transport their dogs, had passed the legislature and was vetoed by Governor John Rowland.

The veto came behind a U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance campaign supported by the Masters of Foxhounds and the American Kennel Club. Sportsmen contacted their legislators and prevented an override of the veto, ensuring the bill’s defeat.

The legislation would have been the most restrictive law against hunting dog owners in the nation, establishing strict sheltering, tethering and caging requirements. Overall, it was vague and unenforceable.

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance continues to watch for similar animal cruelty bills that may appear in any state legislature. We want sportsmen to be forewarned so that they can take immediate action.

Congratulations to Connecticut sportsmen and sportswomen who responded to alerts about the bill.

Governor John Rowland should also be commended for standing up to the legislature and the Friends of Animals. Sportsmen can express their appreciation by writing to Governor Rowland, State Capitol, 210 Capital Avenue Hartford, CT 06106.

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