Subject: Illegal Breeding Regulations for San Jose

Dear [[Recipient’s Title and Name]]:

The  lack of regulation against backyard breeding is causing overcrowding,  overpopulation, and mass euthanasia in California’s municipal shelters.  Insufficient governance at federal, state and local levels allows these  operations to avoid registration, worsening the problem. Proposed  regulations of backyard breeders keep facing strong opposition. Please,  introduce and support ordinances that would require breeders to obtain  permits with higher health and safety standards and limit the number of  litters per animal per year in our community. This measure along with  Low Cost Spay Neuter Assistance to the population can stop the Animal  overpopulation crisis.
The absence of clear laws and ordinances  empowers irresponsible breeders, resulting in sick animals flooding  shelters, causing overpopulation, and costing taxpayers billions. High  euthanasia rates will persist until decisive legislation is enacted  along with enforcement support. The crisis for Californian animals is  worsening, euthanasia rates are at 3 year high, shelters operate in  crisis mode, rescues can not keep up with animal flow. The need for  decisive action is truly urgent.
I ask you to pioneer and encourage  your colleagues to take steps in the right direction, help stop the  suffering of thousands of animals, and ensure that this Critical  legislation receives the support and priority resources for enforcement  and compliance needed to make a positive impact on our community.
Example  of new initiatives in California communities: A proposed new law in  Fresno would require people who breed and sell pets to get a breeding  permit from the city, with an annual limit on litters and fines up to  $1,000 for violations
“If you choose to breed your pets, you are now  required to obtain a breeder’s permit,” said Fresno City Council  President Annalisa Perea.Even with the $2,000 permit, breeding will be  limited to ‘one litter in any household within the permit year.'”You  will also be required to show your breeder’s license on any  advertisements. So, this is a way that we are going to hold folks  accountable to make sure they are abiding by our new rules,” said Perea.  Violators could face a $1,000 penalty per animal.

Sincerely,

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