NATIONAL PET OWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS

Within the United States, pet owners are under attack.  Unscrupulous animal rights extremists are waging a battle to eliminate pet ownership.

Dogs and Cats have always been an important part of the American way of life. Pet owners care for, cherish and share our homes with our pets who provide us with unconditional devotion and quality of life.  Therefore, we the people affirm:

• We have the freedom and the right to choose and own the dog or cat that is best suited for our family, without regard to origin, breed, sex or pedigree.

• We have the right to protect and nurture our pets with the understanding that they belong to us and are therefore our private property.

• We have the right to protection from Government interference into our privacy regarding decisions about our pets.

• We have the right to be protected from threats and intimidation, illegal search, seizure and unnecessary impoundment of our dogs or cats.

• We have the right to be informed of how our pet tax and licensing dollars are spent.

• We have the right to protest pet laws regarding unreasonable or restrictive licenses, fees, or fines.

• We have the right to require Government to conduct full and open impartial hearings and research before making healthcare decisions for our pets.

• We have the right to protect our pets against seizure by anyone, for any reason, whose action could result in euthanasia.

• We have the right to demand public resources be provided for the exercise and enjoyment of our pets.

• We have the right to require public information regarding pet safety and education be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community.