Please Vote 'No' To HB 198
We, the undersigned citizens of the State of Illinois, urge the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois State Senate to reject House Bill 198 and Senate Bill 53, which are known as the "Dog... continue reading »
"Please don't compare apples to oranges. Or, Puppy Mills to reputable breeders."
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"We need to be doing better unbiased research on these proposals before implementing as bills put up for voting."
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"Strongly oppose all portions of this bill"
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"Please don't put us responsible kennel owners out of business. We can't make it on, 20 breeders. This is suplamenting our SSI."
"What kind of monsters create legislation like this!"
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"I strongly oppose HB198. It punishes the legitimate family dog-breeders."
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"I have purchased several AKC dogs from smaller "hobby" kennel s and found the breeders to maintain the highest standards in all areas. I especially feel it is important to support family breeders as they provide the maximun opportunity to socialize their "
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"This bill will not help animals, and it will not stop puppy mills. Please oppose!"
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"Vote "NO" on HB 198! This bill is NOT in the best interest of our companion animals. As a resident of Illinois, I'm deeply concerned that our legislators would give voice to out-of-state extremist groups such as the HSUS and PETA who are attempting to dic"
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"Virtually all purebred, high quaility, less likely to be abandoned dogs are bought from small breeders. This bill encourages "puppy mills" and violates one of the most important rights I have: to buy a loving dog for a life-long friend. I have owned ten G"
"VOTE NO"
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"This law won't control the people who disregard the laws already and it won't keep bad pet owners from owning pets."