American Rottweiler Club Supports Texas HB 1046 – Grants Appeals To Animal Owners

May 24, 2009

Hon. Senator Jolm Carona
Capitol Station
P.O. Box 12068
Austin, Texas 78711

RE: In Support of HB 1046 as Amended to SB 408

As president of the American Rottweiler Club and on behalf of its Texas members, we are in support of Texas HB 1046 that grants an appeal to animal owners if their animals are awarded to a humane organization or ordered euthanized.

We do not support cruelty to animals and that cannot be tolerated. However, we believe that Texas animal owners should be treated fairly and given the opportunity to appeal if they want to and can put up the bond for the care of the animals.

There have been cases of humane organizations being over zealous in prompting the seizure of people’s animals. but they are well thought of by most people so they usually win these cases.

An appeal will give the owner a much fairer position and sets up a system of checks and balances. Giving too much power to one group sets up the possibility for abuse of that power. That is why an appeal is needed.

Appeals are allowed when the animals are ordered sold at auction, so all animal owners should get the same treatment and be afforded an appeal if they want one.

We thank you for your service and urge you to keep HB 1046 as an amendment to Texas SB 408.

Sincerely,

Gwen Chaney
President