Subject: Don't we wish:
>
> From another list -- Permission to crosspost
>
> "New Tough Dog Laws Go Into Effect Sept. 1st"
>
> BAKERSFIELD, CA (ARP)-- Kern County is about to start enforcing new,
> stricter laws for irresponsible pet owners. These new laws are very
> controversial and being praised by some as finally delivering true
> justice.
> Others are condemning the county for being inhumane and barbaric. The
> changes take effect on September 1st, of this year. The new laws
> differ in
> HOW offenders of long standing laws will be dealt with.
>
> Here are a few of the changes that will go into effect. Please check
> with
> Animal Control services for all new changes:
>
> 1) Pet owners who allow their animals to repeatedly, and continuously,
> run
> free, off their own property will be taken into custody, then
> re-released
> onto a major, busy freeway. There will be no fines for survivors.
>
> 2) Neglect cases will be collared and chained in the Animal Control
> facility
> yard for 3 days, and two nights, with 1 day's worth of food and water.
> They
> will be given an old towel to lay on.
>
> 3) Abuse cases will follow an "eye for an eye" strategy. If you kick
> your
> dog and break his leg, we will break yours. If you burn your dog with
> cigarettes, we're going to risk our health and fire up a few on your
> behalf.
>
> 4) If your unspayed or unneutered dog is picked up running
> free...well, we
> hope you don't want future children...that is, if you survive the
> freeway.
>
> Other counties will be watching closely to see the effectiveness of
> the new,
> tough stand on responsible pet ownership.
>
> Associated Ridiculous Press -- 8/22/04
>

I wonder if this would help the problem!

I think that numbers 2 & 3 should be laws. Cause harm to, or neglect your dog
and have the same done to you.