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Cats2Save [Cats2Save]undisclosed-recipients:;[VeganWay] URGENT LETTERS NEEDED - Re: 2 Dog LimitBelow is a series of letters. They all have Email addresses and will only take a moment to send. If you agree with them please copy and paste and send. The letters are necessary even if you do not live in the area.Cary, NC has a 2 dog limit. This is seriously hampering rescue and fostering efforts. Anyone involved with rescue knows that if you were subjected to a 2 dog limit many of the animals we were able to save would not be here.The full background story & source follows the letters.**************************************************************************************LETTER #1:Mayor At-LargeGlen D. Lang107 Headlands LaneCary, NC 27511 Phone 859-0459 Email: gdlangRE: LIMIT LAWSDear Sir:The following letter has been written as a form letter and will be used by many. By signing, I do agree that the following letter does indeed represent my feelings on this matter. This form letter was designed for your benefit, to cut down on your paperwork.Dogs & Cats do so much good for the community: they give us a sense of optimism, safeguard us from depression and loneliness, and break down the barriers that isolate us from one another. Their presence improves our health, protects us from danger, and teaches us about caring and responsibility. And they ask for so little in return.Limit Laws on number of dogs is impractical and difficult to enforce especially when the dogs are located within the home. An individual's right to privacy is one of the greatest protections under the Constitution, and the government cannot even enforce this provision with respect to indoor dogs.Two dog owners in Minnesota, have been granted a summary judgement againstthe city for the two (2) dog limit law that the judge called "An invalid exercise of police power violating the Constitutional right to due process.Furthermore, the judge found that the Constitution does protect pet ownership. He declared the law unconstitutional and enjoined the city from enforcement". "The judge also found for the plaintiffs on the Constitutional grounds that the city had abused its power to create laws that promote the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens and violated the guarantee of due process before property it taken".A similar limit law case in Pennsylvania the judge quoted from Kadash vs. City of Williamsport: "What is not an infringement upon public safety and is not a nuisance cannot be made one by legislative fiat and then prohibited. Even legitimate legislative foals cannot be pursued by means which stifle fundamental personal liberty when the goals can otherwise be more reasonably achieved".I respectfully ask that the Two (2) dog Limit Law in Cary, North Carolina be REPEALED.Sincerely,************************************************************************LETTER #2:Mayor Pro TemJACK SMITH 104 Cricket LaneCary, NC 27511-9715 919 851-5225 (P)919 854-0766 (F)E-Mail: jsmith RE: TWO (2) DOG LIMIT LAW IN CARY, NORTH CAROLINADear Sir:The following letter has been written as a form letter and will be used by many. By signing, I do agree that the following letter does indeed represent my feelings on this matter. This form letter was designed for your benefit, to cut down on your paperwork. This law has severely hampered Rescue Efforts and Foster Homes for those of us trying to save the animals of the people that DO NOT CARE for their animals.It has been brought to my attention that the Town of Cary, North Carolina has a two (2) dog limit law. Unfortunately, politicians believe pet limit laws are a cure-all for all animal control issues, but in reality they do nothing to address irresponsible owners-only penalize the responsible ones.Limit Laws are hard to enforce and may cause a decline in the number of dogs licensed and vaccinated for rabies. Dog owners will simply hide their dogs.A person with one dog that runs loose or barks all night is a greater nuisance than a person with a dozen dogs that are kept quiet, clean, and at home. Numbers have no relationship to NUISANCE.I ask that the Two (2) dog Limit Law in Cary, North Carolina be REPEALED.This Law serves no purpose, and gives the citizens of your town the right tomake a responsible decision. Sincerely,************************************************************************************LETTER #3:Council MemberJesse Ward303 Orchard Park DriveCary, NC 27513 919.467-9438 (P)919.685-8610 (VM)919.467-9438 (Business)Email: jward RE: TWO (2) DOG LIMIT LAW IN CARY, NORTH CAROLINADear Councilman Ward,The following letter has been written as a form letter and will be used by many. By signing, I do agree that the following letter does indeed represent my feelings on this matter. This form letter was designed for your benefit, to cut down on your paperwork. This law has severely hampered Rescue Efforts and Foster Homes for those of us trying to save the animals of the people that DO NOT CARE for their animals.Recently it has been brought to my attention that the Town of Cary, North Carolina has a two (2) dog limit law. Limit Laws target all dog owners, regardless of the behavior of their animals. Limit laws severely impact the many reasonable people who rescue unwanted animals from the streets and animal shelters. Limit Laws place an unreasonable strain on those citizens who raise Guide Dogs for the hearing and sight impaired, for search and rescue dogs, for trail performers, for foster dogs, for show dogs and other service dog organizations.Unfortunately, politicians believe pet limit laws are a cure-all for all animal control issues, but in reality it is usually enforced not due to the pet limit, but due to a vindictive personal dispute.I ask that the Two (2) dog Limit Law in Cary, North Carolina be REPEALED. Sincerely,**************************************************************************************LETTER #4:Town of CaryCouncil MemberHarold Weinbrecht, Jr.105 Windspring Court 919.859-0015 (P)Email: AugustanatRE: TWO (2) DOG LIMIT LAW IN CARY, NORTH CAROLINADear Councilman Weinbrecht:The following letter has been written as a form letter and will be used by many. By signing, I do agree that the following letter does indeed represent my feelings on this matter. This form letter was designed for your benefit, to cut down on your paperwork. This law has severely hampered Rescue Efforts and Foster Homes for those of us trying to save the animals of the people that DO NOT CARE for their animals.Unfortunately, politicians believe pet limit laws are a cure-all for all animal control issues, but in reality it is usually enforced not due to the pet limit, but due to a vindictive personal dispute.Limit Laws serve no viable purpose, especially when there are 13 other laws in the Town of Cary to address any possible nuisances.Effective ways to deal with problems associated with dogs in your community are as follows:· Educate Dog Owners: Provide instruction and guidance materials· Training Sessions: Provide for dog owners whose dogs manifest undulyaggressive or anti-social behavior to attend "Chalk'Talk"· Community Service: Establish arrangements for owners of dogs thatmanifest aggressive or anit-social behaviors to participate in communityservice activities, such as volunteering at the local shelter· Citations: Give ticket citations to individuals whose dogs are problems,requiring them to be answerable in an informal meeting with Animal Control· Investigate: Gather information on the number of dog-related incidentsand their underlying circumstances reach determinations based uponempirical data· Warnings: Give formal, written warnings to dog owners and neighborsfollowing anti-social behavior· Designations: Require notices of the presence of dogs on premises to beused at homes or other facilities· Animal Advisory Committee: Establish an Animal Advisory Council toaddress problems with dogs and other animals in the community. Drawmembers from adiverse sectors· Alernative Dispute Resolution: Encourage use of arbitration, mediation,and other efficient and economical means of resolving dog-related disputes,ESPECIALLY AMONG NEIGHBORSI ask that the Two (2) dog Limit Law in Cary, North Carolina be REPEALED. Sincerely,****************************************************************************************LETTER #5:Town of CaryCouncil MemberMarla Dorrel1513 Walnut Street, Ste. 200Cary, NC 27511 Phone 919.481-1971 (P) at Ext.114 919.467-1310 (F)Email: mdorrel RE: TWO (2) DOG LIMIT LAW IN CARY, NORTH CAROLINADear Councilman Dorrel:The following letter has been written as a form letter and will be used by many. By signing, I do agree that the following letter does indeed represent my feelings on this matter. This form letter was designed for your benefit, to cut down on your paperwork. This law has severely hampered Rescue Efforts and Foster Homes for those of us trying to save the animals of the people that DO NOT CARE for their animals.Proponents of pet limit laws argue that these ordinances are necessary to stop animal neglect and abuse caused by people who take in more animals than they canadequately care for. Others claim that pet limits are necessary to ensure sanitaryconditions, or to maintain safe and pleasant neighborhoods.But are pet limit laws necessary to address abuse, neglect, unreasonable noise, and lack of sanitation? Or, do they end up limiting the availability of loving homes and putting the lives of dogs and cats at risk?There is no evidence, or common sense, to support them. What was found wasthat pet limit laws:are unnecessary to protect the well-being of people and animalsare arbitrary and intrusivepenalize responsible pet ownersforce many caregivers to stop providing care to homeless animalsput the lives of even well cared-for animals at riskI ask that you repeal the Two (2) Dog Limit Law in Cary, North Carolina.Sincerely,**************************************************************************************LETTER #5:Town of CaryCouncil MemberNels Roseland233 Windbyrne Drive, Cary, NC 27513Phone (919) 469-3247Email: Nels RE: TWO (2) DOG LIMIT LAW IN CARY, NORTH CAROLINADear Councilman Roseland:The following letter has been written as a form letter and will be used by many. By signing, I do agree that the following letter does indeed represent my feelings on this matter. This form letter was designed for your benefit, to cut down on your paperwork. This law has severely hampered Rescue Efforts and Foster Homes for those of us trying to save the animals of the people that DO NOT CARE for their animals.Household limit laws discourage responsible individuals from providing a good home for more needy animals, they do not prevent an irresponsible one from acquiring unlimited animals. Unfortunately, caring can't be mandated, and a pet limit laws will only end up punishing those who care.Millions of compassionate people provide dogs and cats with food, love, and shelter in their homes. Others may even put aside their own needs in order to care for beloved pets. Still others work tirelessly to feed, foster, and rehabilitate strays and unwanted abandoned animals, all at their own expense.For every one of these caregivers, a pet limit law takes an unreasonable toll. Each of these individuals may face citations, fines, other penalties, and even confiscation of theanimals they love.For these reasons, I oppose legislation arbitrarily limiting the number of pets a person can care for in their home and ask that this law be repealed.I ASK FOR THE REPEAL OF THIS USELESS TWO (2) PET LIMIT LAW.Sincerely,*****************************************************************************************LETTER #7:Town of CaryCouncil MemberJennifer Robinson106 Chertsey CourtMorrisville, NC 27560 Phone (919) 319-4538 Email: jrobinson RE: TWO (2) DOG LIMIT LAW IN CARY, NORTH CAROLINADear Councilman Robinson:The following letter has been written as a form letter and will be used by many. By signing, I do agree that the following letter does indeed represent my feelings on this matter. This form letter was designed for your benefit, to cut down on your paperwork. This law has severely hampered Rescue Efforts and Foster Homes for those of us trying to save the animals of the people that DO NOT CARE for their animals.PET LIMIT LAWS ARE UNNECESSARYAre pet limit laws necessary to address abuse, neglect, unreasonable noise, and lack of sanitation? Do pet limit laws protect the well-being of people and animals?In my view, they do not. Whereas one individual may be able to responsibly care forand nurture several animals, another may be unable to care for even one. And ifproblems arise, enforcement agencies already have ample ammunition at theirdisposal in terms of animal welfare, health and property rights laws. In fact, unsanitary conditions, excessive noise, and interference with property are all unlawful in virtually every community-regardless of whether pets inhabit the premises or not.PET LIMIT LAWS ARE INTRUSIVE AND ARBITRARYJust how are pet limits determined? In one community, the limit might be two pets. In others, three, four, nine, even twenty pets might be allowed. More often than not, the number is arbitrarily chosen.Enforcement is also arbitrary. In response to concerns about pet limit laws, somecommunities have admitted that these ordinances "will be enforced on a complaintbasis (such as in Cary), and pets which are maintained indoors or do not raise the concern of neighbors will not generate enforcement. While it may sound reassuring to some, this justification leaves the window wide open for pet limit laws to be used as a weapon of retaliation and retribution in neighbor disputes over concerns totally unrelated to pets.Laws that regulate a person's behavior inside their home should seek an appropriatebalance between the public's safety and welfare and the individual's right to privacy.But while pet limit laws are highly intrusive, there is little, if any, corresponding benefit to public safety. What good is gained from an uncompromising prohibition against more than alimited number of pets, particularly if they are confined to an owner's property and create no problems? Certainly, if neighbors are totally unaware of their presence, prohibiting pets does not in any way protect or maintain anyone's health, happiness or peace of mind. And what about multi-pet households where neighbors do not mind or even enjoy the presence of these animals? In fact, there is no benefit gained from such a prohibition-nor is there likely to be any enforcement.Ask yourself the following question: Should our government pass laws that are not going to be enforced?I AKS THAT THE REPEAL OF THIS USELESS TWO (2) PET LIMIT LAW.Sincerely,********************************************************************************BACKGROUND:There is a two dog limit law which is hampering my efforts as a volunteer for a local animal rescue group. I hope you can help. There are many animals that are slipping through foster homes and rescue facilitis due to this LIMIT.The limit law was first implemented in 1964. My research has turned up no valid reasoning behind it. My understanding would be that when one enforces a limit law it is usually a personal matter not a limit matter.There are 14 other animal laws that the city could enforce, but does not because the 2 dog ruling is quick and dirty. On Thursday night I went in front of our local Town Council. They may have slammed the door in my face. They did not receive me well at all. After many hours of research I could not find (in public records) any reason for this law to have been put in place. The only thing I could come up with was a health and safety issue, but knowing Cary it was more of a control issue. I believe this could potentially be "Selective Enforcement" . There have bee