New Jersey Humane Lobby Day

[Karen]

Thank you for your detailed report, and for the links, too. I am glad the legislator thought your idea was a good one, maybe it will pass, and become a model for other states!

[pomtzu]

Way to go Eileen. Keep up the great work.

The practice of shark finning disgusts me. It is without a doubt, one of the cruelest acts I have ever witnessed. To cut the fins off and throw them back to sink to the ocean floor and die~~~~~it doesn't get much crueler than that! And since when isn't shark meat edible???? - that's not what I've read. If the finning must continue, then at least keep the shark for it's meat - I'm certain there's a whole lot of hungry people in this world that would love it. And if not, then why not sell it as bait, or grind it up for fertilizer? The waste and cruelty is so senseless!

[phesina]

This is fabulous, Eileen! Good on you, and good on everyone who took part in this. I especially love the Do Not Adopt registry and am so glad that idea was received so positively by your assemblyman's Chief of Staff.. that she responded with her agreement and included a copy of a potential piece of legislation on this topic. WAY ... TO.... GO!!!.. ALL!!!!!!!!!!

Michigan is having its own ASPCA "Lobby for Animals" day in Lansing (state capital) on April 17! I wasn't sure about going, not being the gregarious, outgoing type nor having any particular legal or political skills to contribute..

But then.... WAIT TILL YOU READ THIS!!!!! ........

on TONIGHT'S local TV Channel 4's Evening News, there was the following announcement (see http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/N...-/index.html):

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Some changes are in the works that could offer more protection for animals.

There is a new law being proposed that would require people who abuse animals to register with the state just like sex offenders do. Under the proposal, those convicted of animal abuse would have to register, pay a $50 fee and notify police if their address changes. In addition, photos and other information would be open for inspection at police stations and online.

The Michigan State Police would be in charge of the registry.

This would be a first of its kind, since no other state has approved such a registry.
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WOW!!!! Looks like THERE ARE GOING TO BE VERY GOOD REASONS TO GO TO THIS EVENT NOW!!!!! And first to find out just where this proposed legislation is at and who is behind it, and to start getting very well acquainted with my state legislators..


OOOOOHHH, just think, maybe this kind of thing will start catching on in states, provinces, territories, what-have-you, not just in this country but all over the world!!!!!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, GOD!!!!!

[momcat]

Hi Ellie, As for shark meat being edible I only reported what we were told by the gentleman from the Shark Research Institute. He also told us at times the shark meat is processed for pet food. I have an appointment with my nutritionist this week, I'll ask her about it.

Hi Pat, If it's at all possible I encourage you to go. I learned a lot about areas of animal welfare I'm really not familiar with. I know your love and concern for animals, that's really all you need for this event. Thank you for the news link! This is my first real involvement with actual legislation but I do know this endeavor will take a lot of work.

Karen, Ellie, and Pat; I thank each of you very much for your support and encouragement with getting some protection for animals in need of a safe, caring, loving home. I intend to give this my very best shot.