At the beginning of March the Missouri State Senate approved a bill that removes hard-fought dog breeder regulations that the people of Missouri voted to enact in November 2010. If this re-write passes the House and is then approved by Gov. Nixon breeders will not be responsible for some of the basic Animal Rights we the people voted to enact.

The repeal approved by the Senate does the following:

Removes measures to ensure Regular Exercise

Removes measures to ensure adequate Rest between Breeding Cycles

Removes measures that guarantee access to appropriate and clean food and water

Removes limitations on the number of dogs owned for the purpose of breeding

Removes wording requiring a "Licensed Veterinarian"

Removes need to have annual hands-on check-ups by a licensed vet, instead requiring only a walk-through (again, "licensed veterinarian" has been removed)

Removes wording that each offense "shall" result in an additional charge

Gives a breeder up to 180 days to correct a violation before charges are filed or licenses revoked or suspended

Senate Bill 113 introduced by State Senators Parson (Bolivar) and Engler (Farmington)

Not only is this bill an attack on basic Animal Rights for dogs, it reveals a desire for our elected officials to proceed with legislation that is a repeal of the wishes by the voters of Missouri, who in November 2010 achieved a majority vote to pass Proposition B.

Please sign this petition to show the Missouri House and Gov. Nixon that you demand your voice be heard and respected. In order to approve of animal rights in Missouri and to demonstrate that the power of this state rests with its people.