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Press Release - West Bank Cats - No More Relocation |
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Trap, Neuter, Return rejected by Lanier Army Corps
Cumming, GA (May 4, 2010) – The Georgia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Humane Society of Forsyth County announced today that they will no longer work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to relocate feral cats from West Bank Park at Lake Lanier after the Corps refused to consider a trap, neuter, return (TNR) plan for the remaining cats. "Volunteers and employees from both the Humane Society of Forsyth County and the Georgia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have worked tirelessly for three weeks, in conjunction with Forsyth County Animal Control, to trap and relocate 30 cats and kittens from West Bank Park, with the understanding that the Corps of Engineers would consider a trap, neuter and return (TNR) program to permanently reduce the population of cats in the park. We were extremely disappointed that our proposal to implement TNR as an effective, humane solution to control the cat population in the park was rejected by Corps of Engineers representative Chris Lovelady, on Thursday. Despite the successful use of TNR in other communities in Georgia and around the country, the Corps is steadfast in the misguided belief that they can completely eliminate the cats from the park," said Jill Gooch, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Forsyth County.
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H.B. 788 A Bill to Ban Gas Chambers in Georgia PASSED! |
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This news article comes from the Georgia Voters for Animal Welfare, an independent organization not affiliated with the Humane Society of Forsyth County. HSFC is not directly engaged in lobbying activities.
On the last day of the 2010 legislative session, HB 788, April 29th, 2010, a bill to ban gas chambers in Georgia PASSED!!!!!!
H.B. 788 was amended and voted on to change the effective date to end the use of gas chambers to euthanize cats and dogs in shelters to be effective December 31, 2010. The General Assembly, including both the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate, passed by majority vote to END THE USE OF GAS CHAMBERS PERMANENTLY IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF GEORGIA!!!!!
The bill now goes to Governor Sonny Perdue to be signed into law.
We express our sincere gratitude to Representative Thomas (Tom) Knox, HB 788 bill sponsor, and Mr. Terry Hobbs, our lobbyist, whose dedication, commitment, and hard work enabled this to happen.
To all of the Georgia Voters whose voices were heard on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves, thank you for your support! Please remember to thank your Representative and Senator if they supported this bill.
Gratefully,
Georgia Voters for Animal Welfare |
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H.B. 788 was Passed in Committee |
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This news article comes from the Georgia Voters for Animal Welfare, an independent organization not affiliated with the Humane Society of Forsyth County. HSFC is not directly engaged in lobbying activities.
We are pleased to announce that this bill was passed in committee by the Senate Regulated Industries & Utilities Committee.
The bill will be debated/presented in the Georgia Senate Wednesday, April 21st to be voted on by the full Senate.
Here is what we need you to do now:
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H.B. 788 passed in the House of Representatives |
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This news article comes from the Georgia Voters for Animal Welfare, an independent organization not affiliated with the Humane Society of Forsyth County. HSFC is not directly engaged in lobbying activities.
H.B. 788 passed by an overwhelming majority on March 17th in the House of Representatives!!!!! Your voices were heard speaking on behalf of the animals.
This bill now moves to the Senate and has been assigned to Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee.
1. ONLY IF YOU ARE A CONSTITUENT OF A MEMBER IN THE REGULATED INDUSTRIES AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE, please call your Senator and politely ask that they pass this bill as it is written favorably from this committee.
2. ALL OTHER GEORGIA VOTERS, PLEASE WRITE, FAX OR CALL YOUR SENATOR (please, do not email) AND RESPECTFULLY ASK FOR A YES VOTE for H.B. 788 when it goes to the Senate floor for a vote.
To find your Senator, follow these instructions:
1. Go to www.legis.ga.gov
2. Click “Find Your Legislator” under the picture of the Capitol
3. Click “Vote-Smart”
4. On the left, under the box “Find Your Representative” type in your zip code, click GO
5. If you do not know your +4 ZIP, on the right side of this screen click “Don’t know your 9 digit zip” follow the instructions then go back to legislative site and type it in under “Find Your Representative” click GO
6. Under “State Legislative” click your Senator’s name in blue
7. On the next screen, to the right and bottom, click “Complete Contact Info”
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Senate
Regulated Industries and Utilities
Committee Members
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Shafer, David (R-SS 48)
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Chairman
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Unterman, Renee S (R-SS 45)
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Vice Chairman
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Harbison, Ed (D-SS 15)
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Secretary
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Butler, Gloria S. (D-SS 55)
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Member
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Carter, Earl "Buddy" (R-SS 01)
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Member
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Henson, Steve (D-SS 41)
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Member
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Hill, Jack (R-SS 04)
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Member
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Moody, Dan (R-SS 56)
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Ex-Officio
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Murphy, Jack (R-SS 27)
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Ex-Officio
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Seabaugh, Mitch (R-SS 28)
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Member
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Stoner, Doug (D-SS 06)
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Member
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Tolleson, Ross (R-SS 20)
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Ex-Officio
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Williams, Tommie (R-SS 19)
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Assigned Legislation 2009 Meeting Minutes Press Releases
Capitol Office:
- 421-F State Capitol
- Atlanta, GA 30334
- Phone: (404) 656-0048
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