Albea
09-16-2004, 08:41 AM
Some of you may remember the story of Max, the Golden puppy who spent 8 months behind bars because of the ignorance and arrogance of an Animal Control Officer. In this state all that is required for that position is to be a good friend of the police chief.
At the time, like many other readers, I sent a letter to the editor of the Hartford Courant, which was published and also an e-mail to my representative asking him to introduce legislation to require some training for ACOs.
It took some time, but I finally got an answer from my state representative. Here it is:
"I will be happy to sponsor legislation which would require some type of training and certification for animal control officers. I will work with Animal Advocates Connecticut to develop the legislation. They recently endorsed me for re-election. I regret not responding earlier to your very reasonable request and hope to draft this legislation after November.
Thank you for your patience."
Whether or not this will become a bill I don't know.
However, I feel good that I took a stand and made my outrage at the situation known. Nothing works better than to make a fuss during an election year.
Wish us luck.
At the time, like many other readers, I sent a letter to the editor of the Hartford Courant, which was published and also an e-mail to my representative asking him to introduce legislation to require some training for ACOs.
It took some time, but I finally got an answer from my state representative. Here it is:
"I will be happy to sponsor legislation which would require some type of training and certification for animal control officers. I will work with Animal Advocates Connecticut to develop the legislation. They recently endorsed me for re-election. I regret not responding earlier to your very reasonable request and hope to draft this legislation after November.
Thank you for your patience."
Whether or not this will become a bill I don't know.
However, I feel good that I took a stand and made my outrage at the situation known. Nothing works better than to make a fuss during an election year.
Wish us luck.