Today is one of the days designated  “Blog the Change for Animals.”

I recently found out that CT has a law pending that will just about stop rescue organizations from bringing dogs in from other states.  Inspired by Kristine over at Rescued Insanity I decided to join the movement (my traditional follow-up post will be tomorrow) and write a letter to the Governor of CT.  What follows is what I wrote. 

Take the initiative and be the change for those who cannot speak for themselves!

Dear Governor Malloy, 

I am writing to beg you to veto the bill requiring rescue organizations to incur an additional $200 in expenses per rescued animal brought into CT. 

When I rescued my beautiful chocolate lab from American Lab Rescue four years ago, she came with a certificate of health and I was required to bring her to my vet within 30 days. Since her vaccinations could not be verified, the rescue group made sure she had the necessary shots.  When we discovered she had not been spayed, the rescue organization took responsibility and paid for her procedure. 

I received a beautiful pure bred lab for $375. Burdening a rescue group with an additional $200 in costs is going to increase the adoption fee, which in turn will limit people from rescuing animals in desperate need of homes; in many cases ensuring more animals are euthanized un-necessarily. 

The joy received from the relationship between a dog and an owner is immeasurable, if you yourself are a dog owner, you understand and if you are not, then you are truly lacking something beautiful in your life. I for one can say my life has been enriched by the experience of rescuing my beautiful dog. 

I believe the majority of rescue groups take the necessary precautions and assume responsibility if the representation of the dog is not accurate.  

In a world where so many things are wrong, please don’t punish something pure and good that benefits so many.  

Sincerely,

Jodi Stone