tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51781254845578474562011-08-01T11:40:04.636-07:00Ban Devocalization-cutting a dog's or cat's vocal cords just to stifle his voice-in MA. It's unethical, risky, and way more common than you think. House Bill 344 would BAN it in Massachusetts.Jordan Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10135877923097140049noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178125484557847456.post-91808039593368737152009-11-07T16:31:00.001-08:002009-11-07T16:36:52.179-08:00To find your MA STATE legislators call 1-800-462-8683 or go to www.wheredoivotema.com fill in your address then look for "rep and senate in general court"<br /><br />What to do with this information?<br /><br /><br />Call, fax, snail mail, or email them and urge them to pass House Bill 344, An Act prohibiting Devocalization, this session-as written. Opponents to the bill want to introduce amendments that would make the law unenforceable and that would allow people to continue to cut dog's and cat's vocal cords just for convenience and profit. DON'T LET THAT HAPPEN.<br /><br />Please call your MA state legislators.<div class="blogger-post-footer">An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, HB 344, is sponsored by Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, An unfunded, all volunteer network of animal owners and advocates throughout Massachusetts<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5178125484557847456-9180803959336873715?l=jordanhstar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jordan Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10135877923097140049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178125484557847456.post-65717143621348550762009-10-11T13:30:00.000-07:002009-10-11T13:41:21.920-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lGzUDNC2gS4/StJCsYZOsWI/AAAAAAAAAAk/Asn5GVdeBjw/s1600-h/stella+throat.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 237px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lGzUDNC2gS4/StJCsYZOsWI/AAAAAAAAAAk/Asn5GVdeBjw/s320/stella+throat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391445034145853794" /></a><br /><br />This is Stella. She is recovering from not her 1st...but 2nd corrective surgery after a breeder had her vocal cords cut just to stifle her voice. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Scar tissue obstructed more than 50% of her airway!</span><br /><br />Support An Act Prohibiting Devocalization of Dogs and Cats in MA, House Bill 344, to save dogs like Stella from this cruel and inhumane practice<div class="blogger-post-footer">An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, HB 344, is sponsored by Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, An unfunded, all volunteer network of animal owners and advocates throughout Massachusetts<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5178125484557847456-6571714362134855076?l=jordanhstar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jordan Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10135877923097140049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178125484557847456.post-64700211561387559802009-10-09T13:56:00.000-07:002009-10-10T19:23:27.919-07:00To 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!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Tell your elected officials on Beacon Hill to pass </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, MA House Bill 344. </span></span><br /></div><br />► 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 <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:'Segoe UI';"><a href="http://wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">http://wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php</span></a></span> and look for “Rep and Senate in General Court.”<br /><br />► 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.<br /><br />► 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.<div class="blogger-post-footer">An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, HB 344, is sponsored by Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, An unfunded, all volunteer network of animal owners and advocates throughout Massachusetts<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5178125484557847456-6470021156138755980?l=jordanhstar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jordan Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10135877923097140049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178125484557847456.post-45010846883725885732009-10-09T13:51:00.000-07:002009-10-09T13:55:28.638-07:00Devocalization-or cutting a dog or cat's vocal cords just to stifle his voice -is cruel and inhumane. It's also risky, and WAY more common than you would think. HB 344, An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, would ban this cruel practice in Massachusetts.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 344!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, HB 344, is sponsored by Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, An unfunded, all volunteer network of animal owners and advocates throughout Massachusetts<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5178125484557847456-4501084688372588573?l=jordanhstar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jordan Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10135877923097140049noreply@blogger.com0