Sedona AZ (March 16, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:
For those of you who are animal lovers you should be more than annoyed about the legislation that some AZ politicians are supporting. I have sent a letter to the president of the AZ senate indicating that this legislation is an embarrassment to AZ families overall, represents a total lack of humane perspective for all living creatures, and any legislative person who supports it will be openly opposed by those of us how passionately care about all living creatures.
You can access the legislative names on the email below and hopefully will take a few minutes to contact a constituent and inform them of your perspective.
Dr. Jan Jones
VIA Associates, Inc.
Surprise AZ
Dear Dr. Jones,
Despite opposition from EVERY major animal welfare AND law enforcement organization, including Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the Arizona Senate will be voting on HB 2150 this week.– HB2150 omits the crime of “abandonment” of farm animals, which is currently a felony.
– There is no mention of the requirement to “provide medical attention necessary to prevent protracted suffering” to farm animals.
– Theoretically, under HB2150, a person could abandon his injured horse in the desert, and let it suffer to death, without penalty. It’s appalling.
Steven R. Hansen, DVM
President and CEO
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Dr. Jones,
I, for one, followed through. We must be vigilant with our politicians. People need to take the time and effort to be heard in Phoenix.
I urge everyone to act, too.
Sincerely,
Patty Redmond, Kingman
I have never lived in a state that show no feelings towards animals . you can drive down roads with animals having no sheter from the sun or wind why is this allow in this state ? but when this state has a man like clint hickman in an office and backing hb2150 for his family to make more money ,no matter how this will be on his chickens ,cause he sure don’t care about the people he is hurting with his chicken factorys!!!! it is all about the bottom line to these people not the animalsor the people of az.
There is still time to act on this terrible legislation. Please contact Governor Ducey’s office and ask him to Veto HB 2150. We all need to act now to protect animals. Call 602-542-4331 and leave message asking governor to veto this bill. Also contact via e-mail and twitter @ dougducey #AZLeg #HB2150. Thank you.
Thank you, Jill Kyriakopulos, for the information which made it easy to voice my own strong objection to this bill.
Eddie Maddock
From: Humane Society of the United States
Date: Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 8:19 PM
Subject: He vetoed it!
Great news! Governor Ducey has vetoed HB 2150, the bill that would have dramatically weakened protections for horses and farm animals.
I wanted to get the news to you right away — thanks to you and thousands of other dedicated animal advocates across the state, Governor Ducey has just vetoed HB 2150!
This terrible legislation would have stripped millions of horses, pigs, cows and chickens of important protections while barring cities or counties from enacting stronger anti-cruelty regulations.
The factory farm operators are incredibly powerful in Arizona. But you just showed them and their lobbyists that the power of compassion can triumph. If you have a moment, please send a quick thank-you note to Governor Ducey.
Thank you again for all of your calls and letters. The animals are so lucky to have you on their side.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
Gov Ducey vetoed legislation that enabled organizations to kill animals for profit and to kill them in horrific mass killing situations. Surprised that he vetoed this bill, but overwhelmingly happy that he did it. A note to him expressing our appreciation will notify him that there is a group of activists who can/do make a difference. (This link will contact the Governor about HB 2150 or any other issue.)
http://azgovernor.gov/governor/form/contact-governor-ducey
Respectfully @margie
livestock animals are outside creatures that don’t need shelter from the elements, they do need access to proper grazing and water or roaming and hunting grounds.
If mankind interferes with their natural processes, then they need to substitute proper actions to compensate. They do need to be treated humanely, but they aren’t humans.
From Office of Governor Doug Ducey
Eddie S.,
Thank you for taking the time to contact Governor Doug Ducey regarding H.B. 2150 (Livestock or poultry cruelty; exception; violation; classification; definition).
Yesterday afternoon, Governor Ducey did veto this legislation. You can read his veto letter HERE.
If you’d like to receive regular updates from Governor Doug Ducey’s office, sign up HERE, or if there is any way our office can further assist you, please let us know at (602) 542-4331.
Respectfully,
Stefanie Murphy
Director, Office of Constituent Services
Governor Douglas A. Ducey