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Read, act and forward to stop devocalization of dogs and cats

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houseofcats Posted: 22 Oct 2009 6:36 AM

                           Please forward to other animal lovers.

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houseofcats replied on 22 Oct 2009 6:38 AM

Meet Phoebe: Her breeder had cut her vocal cords cut to stifle her voice.

 
Phoebe gags and coughs uncontrollably--and will for the rest of her life--thanks to an inhumane procedure called devocalization. It's risky, unnecessary and more common than you think. In fact, some breeders devocalize routinely to run their businesses without complaints from neighbors.
 
Meet devocalized dogs and their rescuers: 
 
Hear what experts say about devocalization:
 
Use your voice--and the Internet--to stop this cruelty now.
 
Got a Facebook or MySpace page? Do you Tweet? Use other social networking sites? Please post the youtube links to raise awareness nationally.
 
Live in MA? Urge your State (Beacon Hill) Rep and Senator to pass An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, House Bill 344, this session--as written. Those who profit from devocalization want to kill or alter the bill to make it unenforceable. Either way, defenseless dogs and cats would continue to be maimed.
  • Say you'll be following the bill, and do it. Call every 3-4 weeks to reinforce your support.
  • Don't know who your State legislators are or how to contact them? Click on www.wheredoivotema.com, fill in your address, then look for your "Rep and Senate in General Court."
Thank you for your compassion and action. Without both, animals have no voice.

An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, HB 344, is sponsored by
Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, an all-volunteer network of
Massachusetts pet owners and advocates.


Angell Animal Medical Center, veterinarians statewide and
the following Massachusetts humane organizations: 

New England Federation of Humane Societies
and
Baypath Humane Society
Berkshire Humane Society
Boston Dog Rescue
Buddy Dog Humane Society
Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society
Friends of the Plymouth Pound
Kitty Connection
Marblehead Animal Shelter
MassPAWS
MetroWest Humane Society
Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society
MSPCA
New England Society for Abandoned Animals
Northeast Animal Shelter
Poodle Rescue of New England
Save A Dog
South Shore Humane Society
Standish Humane Society
Sterling Animal Shelter
Underdog ResQ
         Worcester Animal Rescue League          

Consulting Experts

Dr. Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, MRCVS, DVA, DACVB, DACVA
Dr. Joel M. Woolfson, DVM, DACVS
Dr. Barbara Hodges, DVM, MBA, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
Pat Miller, CDBC, CPDT; Past President, Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Laura Allen, Esq., Executive Director, Animal Law Coalition


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houseofcats replied on 30 Oct 2009 7:28 AM

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Sent: Tue, Oct 27, 2009 3:11 pm
Subject: Help Pass Landmark Devocalization Ban [Friends of Kinship Circle]


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10/27/09: Everyone - Help Pass Landmark Devocalization Ban
ALERT WRITER: Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, CPRPets@aol.com

BACKGROUND: The Massachusetts legislature is considering a bill to ban
devocalization -- cutting a dog or cat's vocal cords to suppress his voice.
This convenience surgery renders the animal mute, chronically hoarse, wheezy
or shrill. Long-term risks include breathing problems, persistent gagging
and coughing, difficulty swallowing or even death, regardless of the
veterinarian's skill or how vocal cords are cut (through the oral cavity or
a neck incision). Because tissue regrowth is common, the animal may be
subjected to the pain, stress and repeated surgeries.

Devocalized dogs and cats don't benefit at all; they are abandoned just like
any other companion or breeding animal. Still, devocalization is more common
than most people think. In fact, some breeders devocalize routinely, to run
their businesses without complaints from neighbors or because they don't
want to hear their own animals. Dogs tend to bark more when kept in groups.


Stella was devocalized, then dumped by an AKC breeder. Her adopter spent
$1,500+ to correct scar tissue that obstructed 50% of Stella's airway.

An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, H. 344 would ban devocalization in
Massachusetts. The bill is sponsored by Coalition to Protect and Rescue
Pets, an unfunded, volunteer network of animal caretakers and compassionate
people. It is endorsed by the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Assn., more
than 200 Massachusetts vets, and many animal shelters statewide.

However, powerful lobbies that profit from devocalization want to kill the
bill: Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Assn., the American Kennel
Club-affiliated Mass. Federation of Dog Clubs...and others. Without your
voice, animals will continue to be robbed of theirs.

Devocalized dogs, their rescuers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZPoyuMw870
Experts on devocalization: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ADbMoX4aw


Over 12 years, Phoebe has regained much of her bark, but still gags
persistently. Only 1-1/2, Fritz sounds like "he's chain-smoked unfiltered
cigarettes." He rarely even tries to bark anymore.

TAKE ACTION - WHEREVER YOU LIVE:
Please MAIL a letter to the House Speaker of the Massachusetts legislature.
Emails are not very effective...and could negatively influence the bill's
passage. Key point: Massachusetts should exercise the leadership to ban an
inhumane, unethical practice that the global community frowns upon.

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House Speaker Robert DeLeo
State House, Room 356
Boston, MA 02133

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SAMPLE LETTER BY: Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets
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Dear Speaker DeLeo:

I urge your full support for An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, H.344. I
hope you will ensure it becomes law soon, without amendments that enable
this barbaric practice to continue.

Plainly, it is cruel and unethical to cut a dog or cat's vocal cords to
suppress his voice. The UK already bans devocalization. The United States
should not tolerate this mutilating surgery.

Devocalized dogs and cats don't benefit at all; they are abandoned just like
any other companion or breeding animal. Irrespective of a vet's experience
or how vocal cords are cut, the surgery poses risks from massive infection
to aspiration pneumonia, difficulty swallowing and even death.

Tissue re-growth is common, subjecting animals to stress, pain and repeat
surgeries. Caretakers unable to pay ongoing costs further jeopardize animals
with surrender or euthanasia.

I speak for many worldwide in saying we hope Massachusetts leads the way
toward humane, responsible care of animals by prohibiting devocalization.

Respectfully,
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