76th (2011) Session
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SB299
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For	These illegal breeders of cats and dogs need to be stopped. They are torturing these poor animals and deserve to have the book thrown at them. Any reputable breeder would want regulations so that they are protected also. Illegal breeding operations create a black eye for legitimate breeders.	Jun-01-2011
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For	This bill is long past due.	May-23-2011
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Against	Bill is poorly written and broad sweeping and does not leave room for the Hobby Breeder or occasional Breeder to function. I am against 'puppy mills' do we truly have them in this state. Commercial breeders out of state will continue to supply puppies to our state with no regard for care. The serious Hobby/Show Breeder cares for the puppies and this bill would cause a hardship as it is written.	May-19-2011
Against	We don’t need a new entitlement(welfare)program in Nevada that over half the population will qualify for! Is this Nevada or a welfare nanny state?	May-19-2011
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For	We must speak for and protect animals who are abused and their basic care and needs neglected. The deplorable conditions most puppy mills are employing, must not be allowed to flourish in our state. These animals, at the very least, deserve to be kept clean, healthy and comfortable. For the sake of the animals who are suffering, please VOTE FOR SB299.	May-19-2011
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For	This bill will NOT affect responsible breeders or hobby breeders. It will ONLY affect those with flagrant, obviously offensive facilities in which animals are kept in filthy, disease-producing conditions. This bill will insure inspection of breeding facilities. Right now businesses with low standards come to Nevada because it's a free for all. Is that the reputation we want? Higher standards will enhance Nevada's image and the image of responsible breeders.	May-18-2011
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For	REGULATE THE PUPPY MILLS	May-16-2011
For	REGULATE THE PUPPY MILLS	May-16-2011
Against	This should exclude hunting dogs and service dogs	May-16-2011
For	REGULATE PUPPY MILLS	May-16-2011
For	REGULATE PUPPY MILLS	May-16-2011
For	Please regulate the puppy mills....	May-16-2011
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For	Please vote for this bill	May-16-2011
For	Animals need our protection against exploitation and abuse	May-16-2011
Against	What evidence exists that this law is necessary? Thomas W Cornell, registered lobbyist, NV Libertarian Party	May-16-2011
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Against	Don't need it.	May-12-2011
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For	It's about time we protected these animals who live most of their lives in wire cages and with little or no vet care.	May-12-2011
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For	I believe las vegas is lacking in animal welfare.	May-12-2011
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Against	More regulations??? What is wrong with our legislators??? Your running out of time to take care of the problems with the budget redistricting. Enough if enough you all and this is out of control.	May-12-2011
For	Ending puppy mills will save the lives of many dogs. Dogs deserve to be protected. Please vote for this bill.	May-12-2011
Against	Another government expansion, more restrictions on private enterprise, and more fees imposed on local businesses...... All a sure-fire method of controlling and/or limiting small businesses contributing to an already shrinking economy. Vote NO.	May-11-2011
For	If dogs and cats are to be bred, they need better care and it needs to be enforced. Breeders are notorius for numerous counts of animal cruelty.	May-11-2011
For	Please support this to ban the cruel puppy mills. The mother of my dog was in a crate for 4 years giving birth to King Charles Spaniels. Kept in horrible conditions, when rescued she could not walk. Until there are no homeless dogs, we must ban puppy mills!!	May-11-2011
For	Animals deserve protection from abuse and neglect! All animals.	May-11-2011
For	Animals deserve protection against abuse and neglect.	May-11-2011
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For	animals deserve protections from abuse and neglect	May-11-2011
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For	I generally don’t like the government interfering in our lives. However, animals can’t speak for themselves and are dependent on us humans. We are killing thousands of cats and dogs in our shelters every year. That cost, as well as the cost for animal control, is paid for by the taxpayers. The breeders, whether they are legitimate, back-yard breeders, puppy mill owners or just accidentally breed their animal, are the one contributing to this problem and we, the responsible pet owners (and non-pet owners) are paying for their privilege. It needs to stop! Please vote for this bill!	May-11-2011
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For	There has got to be a better way for mill owners to make a living than to indiscriminately breed animals in appalling conditions.	May-11-2011
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For	Puppy Mill Bill-This bill will help so many dogs and puppies living horrible conditions. It's about time. This bill will NOT effect breeders--they just don't want any legislation. These puppy mill dogs SUFFER and we can't allow this to continue.	May-09-2011
For	This bill is badly needed to deal with commercial breeding in counties with limited or no animal control	May-09-2011
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For	Say good bye to so-called "hobby breeders" who are not breeders, just some person or group with a backyard (maybe)and some dogs that they get to procreate. These incredibly ignorant people see puppies as fast easy cash. Of course, these irresponsible, selfish and cruel individuals are the same ones that are shocked and appalled that anyone, especially the government should regulate their own selfish, destructive behavior. It is called "toddler logic" and while some people get older, they never develop morally beyond age three.	May-05-2011
For	I support this bill as should all pet owners and responsible breeders. The only people against this bill are people that neglect/abuse animals for their own personal profit. This bill, combined with the bill that makes intentional abuse/neglect a felony is a good start to putting puppy mill operators out of business and into long-term state imprisonnment.	May-05-2011
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For	Please make a stand to protect these innocent creatures, set the precedent for other states to emulate and pass SB299	May-04-2011
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Against	Ye, Gods! More unwise regulations. Veterinarians know best. This bill goes contrary to their advice & would harm the very animals you claim to be helping. Please vote NO	May-01-2011
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Against	Unfunded mandate increasing greater government controls and taxation.	Apr-28-2011
Against	you have NO RIGHT to hurt common breeders; we Love and care for our animals!!!	Apr-26-2011
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Against	I am an animal lover and owner. I am vehemently against puppy mills for its inhumanity and cruelty. There are no known "puppy mills" in Nevada. There have been isolated situations of hoarding. However, this bill is harsh and restrictive for competant hobby breeders. I am also opposed to microchipping due to the risks of cancer at the injection site. It is an unfounded mandate for counties and counties are strapped for money.	Apr-25-2011
Against	1. It infringes on constitutional rights of animal owners by forcing them to subject their homes to inspection by the local government “at any reasonable hour” in order to be granted a permit. No other segment of our lives forces this intrusion upon people, including gun ownership. Since violations of NRS 574 statute can result in criminal charges, subjecting people's homes to law enforcement inspections without due process is clearly unconstitutional. There is current case law to support this. 2. It requires MANDATORY microchipping for any puppy or kitten sold by a breeder, but does not require shelters or rescues to microchip dogs and cats they sell. This sets different standards requirements between shelters and private citizens. 3. It defines commercial breeder so broadly that it will affect EVERY dog/cat breeder in the state, mainly caring HOBBYISTS and FANCIERS. 4. It mandates animal husbandry standards that are contrary to expert veterinary advice with regard to breeding frequency. Reproductive vets and vet studies show that back to back breedings of healthy bitches are recommended and skipping cycles, as this bill mandates, increases the likelihood of the serious and oftentimes fatal uterine infection, pyometria.	Apr-25-2011
Against	1. It defines commercial breeder so broadly that it will affect EVERY dog/cat breeder in the state, mainly caring HOBBYISTS and FANCIERS. 2. This bill has MAJOR FLAWS for the well-being and health of the animals supposedly being protected. It mandates animal husbandry standards that are contrary to expert veterinary advice with regard to breeding frequency. Reproductive vets and vet studies show that back to back breedings of healthy bitches are recommended and skipping cycles, as this bill mandates, increases the likelihood of the serious and oftentimes fatal uterine infection, pyometria. 3. It infringes on constitutional rights of animal owners by forcing them to subject their homes to inspection by the local government “at any reasonable hour” in order to be granted a permit. No other segment of our lives forces this intrusion upon people, including gun ownership. Since violations of NRS 574 statute can result in criminal charges, subjecting people's homes to law enforcement inspections without due process is clearly unconstitutional. There is current case law to support this. 4. It exempts shelters from the same care standards (stacking kennels) it makes illegal for private citizens. If stacking is deemed humane for shelters, then it can be done humanely by breeders. Prohibiting stacking of kennels serves no animal welfare purpose and removes a legitimate management/husbandry option away from private citizens. The NVMA (Vet Assoc.) testified that prohibiting properly stacked kennels serves no welfare benefit to dogs.	Apr-25-2011
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Against	This makes no sense. If the cat I adopt from the shelter is older than they said and gets pregnant before I make an appointment to have her spayed am I commercial breeder? If my purebred (imported) family / competition dog had one litter of pups...am I commercial breeder? Why should shelters be held less accountable for animal care than others? This bill makes no sense, unless the goal is a back-door attempt to keep me from having a pet altogether. More regulations heaped upon local officials who have neither the knowledge nor interest in making such sweeping and far reaching policies. Crazy.	Apr-25-2011
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Against	Seriously flawed bill purely based upon emotion, and little fact.	Apr-25-2011
Against	VOTE NO ON SB-299 Revises provisions relating to the care of animals. ++It is an unfunded mandate to the counties. This is clearly stated in the beginning of the bill.	Apr-25-2011
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Against	More government, not necessary	Apr-10-2011
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For	puppy mills have got to be stopped! irresponsible breeding leads to more pain & suffering of the "unwanted" Owners need to be more aware and responsible!	Apr-07-2011
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Against	We already have laws in place for animal cruelty we don't need anymore laws regarding animal care.	Apr-06-2011
Against	Another example of a law that won't be enforced because of lack of funding. Not to mention, aren't there already standards of care laws for animals? Please vote no.	Apr-06-2011
Against	This is unconstitutional and will cause local municipalities unreasonable hardship! Vote NO.	Apr-06-2011
Against	Is there nothing government won't intrude upon? Stay out of our business!	Apr-05-2011
For	No Comment	Apr-05-2011
Against	This bill also now EXEMPTS SHELTERS from ALL of the care standards. So shelters do not have to meet any of these care standards but our homes will be subject to inspection if we happen to breed a litter or clutch, or ??	Apr-05-2011
Against	This is a complete nightmare of a bill. An unfunded mandate that is a complete abridgement of constitutional rights.	Apr-04-2011
Against	UNFUNDED MANDATE Too many problems with this bill. Vote NO!	Mar-31-2011
For	No Comment	Mar-30-2011

76th (2011) Session Opinions

76th (2011) Session
Opinions