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LEGISLATION THAT AFFECTS OUR HOBBY Rabbit and cavy breeders in NY are facing various legislative bills that will negatively impact our hobby. Briefly, they pertain to regulations, restrictions, mandatory licensing, or adding additional costs to our hobby. These bills involve: banning of tattooing, regulations on selling pet animals, the number of animals allowed (hoarding), the definition of "proper care", breeding, banning of stacking cages, and the requirement for health certificates for animals entering NY. Breeders are encouraged to join http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYSAO/ the New York State Animal Owners Facebook page or the Rabbit and Cavy Breeders of New York State News and Information Facebook group to get more information on these bills. MOST IMPORTANTLY, we need each and every breeder in this hobby to take action to prevent these restrictive bills to be passed. Please use these groups to obtain additional information, sample letters and where to address them, and volunteer to help. Look for petitions at the shows you attend and spread the word to other breeders. Protect your right to breed, sell and show animals! TAKE ACTION NY!!! Let's not end up like California! NYSAO : NYS Animal Owners groups.yahoo.com NYSAO: NYS Animal Owners

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