Colorado
Federation of Dog Clubs

The CFDC has participated in the state legislative process for the past several years.  We have opposed breed-specific and guardianship laws and laws that overly-regulate dog owners.  We have supported dangerous dog laws, and other laws that affect everyday life with dogs.  Here are some of the positions we have taken:

Breed-Specific Legislation
CFDC supports dangerous dog regulation which prohibits breed specific laws in Colorado.  Instead of holding all dog owners accountable for their dog’s behavior, breed specific laws penalize only the owners of certain breeds of dogs regardless of the individual dog’s behavior.  We believe communities must establish well-defined procedures when dealing with dogs proven to be dangerous.  Leash laws, public education, and strong enforcement are positive ways to protect the community from dangerous dogs; deeds, not breeds should be addressed . 

Strict Liability for Dogs
Black’s Law Dictionary defines strict liability as: “Does not depend on actual negligence or intent to harm, but is based on the breach of an absolute duty to make something safe.  Strict liability most often applies to ultra-hazardous activities or product liability cases.” This language would imply that all dogs are “hazardous” or “dangerous”.  The language disallows most any defense.  Given that most dog owners are responsible, and the vast majority of dogs are a benefit to mankind, this is a blanket condemnation that we oppose.

Canine Good Citizen
The CFDC worked with the Delta Society to encourage the Colorado legislature to recognize responsible dog ownership through the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program. 

http://www.consumerfreedom.com/pressRelease_detail.cfm/r/298-consumer-group-hsus-must-return-donations-after-misleading-haiti-fundraising
HSUS Must Return Donations after Misleading Haiti Fundraising

Humane Society Of The United States Has A History Of Deceptive Pitches
Washington, DC - The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is calling on the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to return all the funds it has raised under the pretense of "saving" animals in the wake of Haiti's devastating earthquake. A disaster relief expert working with Humane Society International (HSUS's global arm) reports that there are no animal issues resulting from the earthquake and that no actions can be taken to help animals there. This follows a thorough assessment of the situation in Haiti.
HSUS continues to raise funds for "emergency" donations, claiming Tuesday that "Humane Society International's team on the ground in Haiti continues its work of helping animals in distress."
David Martosko, Director of Research at the Center for Consumer Freedom released the following statement on HSUS's deceptive fundraising:
Raising money to help nonexistent animals is the lowest kind of fundraising scam. Sadly, it's just the latest in a string of phony HSUS fundraising schemes.
In 2007 HSUS raised money with the false promise that it would be used to "care for Fundraising the dogs seized in the Michael Vick case." The New York Times later reported that HSUS was not caring for the animals at all, and HSUS president Wayne Pacelle said his group is recommending that government officials "put down" (kill) all the dogs, many of which were later saved by other organizations.
HSUS also raised a reported $34 million in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, funds that were supposed to help reunite lost pets with their owners. But an investigation by WSB-TV in Atlanta found that less than $7 million of this money could be publicly accounted for.
In the name of transparency, HSUS should cease its Haiti fundraising immediately, or redirect 100 percent of the proceeds to the American Red Cross.
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