Legislation

CDOC BILLS MOVE AHEAD TO SENATE

This year CDOC is sponsoring three bills to promote the health of dogs and the welfare of dogs and responsible dog owners.

AB-258 (Hagman - R) allows an exemption from rabies vaccinations for those dogs whose health would be compromised by getting routine vaccinations.

AB-564 (Smyth - R) once again provides for a check off box on the California Income Tax form to provide low-cost spay and neuter services for those people who would choose it voluntarily but cannot afford the expense.

AB-1121(Pan-D) provides an option for local governments to allow puppy licensing for the unaltered rate for the first year (to 12 months) and to offer this puppy licensing even before the first rabies vaccination. To put this in perspective, in the City of Sacramento it is the difference between asking someone to pay $150 versus $15 for a young intact puppy. Licensed puppies get home; they are not killed in shelters. This bill is about saving lives and promoting responsible dog ownership