HOW TO HELP BAN DEVOCALIZATION

To help BAN devocalization, the cruel practice of cutting a dog's or cat's vocal cords just to stifle his voice, all you need is a phone!

Tell your elected officials on Beacon Hill to pass
An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, MA House Bill 344.

► Call, fax or send a letter to your STATE Rep and Senator (not those in DC). To find them: Call 800-462-8683 or click on http://wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php and look for “Rep and Senate in General Court.”

► Urge them to ensure House Bill 344 passes as written. Those profiting from devocalization want to introduce loopholes to make the law unenforceable. If they succeed in killing or altering the bill, defenseless dogs and cats will continue to be subjected to this risky, unnecessary surgery. Your voice is needed to protect theirs.

► Angell Animal Medical Center supports this bill. A growing number of other veterinary practices also are stepping up to take an ethical stand against this unnecessary surgery. Email cprpets@aol.com to find one near you.