Slate of Pro Companion Animal Welfare Candidates: State Representatives and State Senators

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HB788, the Georgia Anti-Gassing Bill, serves as a perfect test of an official’s disposition towards Companion Animal Welfare Reforms.

HB788, sponsored by Representative Tom Knox (R) [Facebook], finally ends the practice of using Gas Chambers to Euthanize Companion Animals in Georgia.

Check these links to determine how your senators and representatives voted on HB788.

Georgia Senators Georgia Representatives

LEGISLATORS WHO VOTED AGAINST HB 788:

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Senators voting NO [8 of 56] (counties represented in parentheses) http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/2009_10/votes/sv0941.htm

☢ John Crosby in Tifton (Ben Hill, Crisp, Irwin, Lee, Wilcox, Worth)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/crosbybio.php

☢ Johnny Grant in Milledgeville (Baldwin, Butts, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam, Taliaferro, Warren)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/grantbio.php

☢ Ed Harbison in Columbus (Chattahoochee, Muscogee)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/harbisonbio.php

☢ Bill Heath in Bremen (Bartow, Haralson, Paulding, Polk)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/heathbio.php

☢ Jack Hill in Reidsville (Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Emanuel, Tattnal, Treutlen)
ttp://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/jackhillbio.php

☢ George Hooks in Americus (Dooly, Macon, Marion, Peach, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Upson, Webster)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/hooksbio.php

☢ Freddie Sims in Dawson (Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Terrell)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/simsbio.php

☢ John Wiles in Kennesaw (Cobb)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/senate/wilesbio.php

House Representatives voting NO [26 of 180] (counties represented in parentheses)
http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/2009_10/votes/hv0972.htm

☢ Glenn Baker in Jonesboro (Clayton, Henry)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/bakerGlenn/bakerGlenn.html

☢ Tommy Benton in Jefferson (Barrow, Hall, Jackson)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/bentonTommy/bentonTommy.htm

☢ John Burns in Newington (Bulloch, Burke, Effingham, Jenkins, Screven)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/burnsJon/burnsJon.htm

☢ Mark Butler in Carrollton (Carroll, Haralson)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/butlerMark/butlerMark.htm

☢ Mike Cheokas in Americus (Marion, Schley, Sumter, Talbot)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/cheokasMike/cheokasMike.htm

☢ Mike Coan in Lawrenceville (Gwinnett)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/coanMike/coanMike.htm

☢ Clay Cox in Lilburn (Gwinnett)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/coxClay/coxClay.htm

☢ Terry England in Auburn (Barrow)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/englandTerry/englandTerry.htm

☢ Melvin Everson in Snellville (Gwinnett)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/eversonMelvin/eversonMelvin.htm

☢ Bobby Franklin in Marietta (Cobb)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/franklinBobby/franklinBobby.htm

Michael Harden in Toccoa (Banks, Franklin, Stephens)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/hardenMichael/hardenMichael.htm

☢ Billy Maddox in Zebulon (Lamar, Pike, Upson)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/maddoxBilly/maddoxBilly.htm

☢ Gene Maddox (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine!!) in Cairo (Decatur, Grady)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/maddoxGene/maddoxGene.htm

☢ Howard Maxwell in Dallas (Haralson, Paulding)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/maxwellHoward/maxwellHoward.htm

☢ Tom McCall in Elberton (Elbert, Jackson, Madison)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/mccallTom/mccallTom.htm

☢ James Mills in Gainesville (Hall)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/millsJames/millsJames.htm

☢ Jay Powell in Camilla (Colquitt, Mitchell)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/powellJay/powellJay.htm

☢ Jimmy Pruett in Eastman (Ben Hill, Bleckley, Dodge, Pulaski, Wilcox)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/pruettJimmy/pruettJimmy.htm

☢ Ann Purcell in Rincon (Chatham, Effingham)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/purcellAnn/purcellAnn.htm

☢ Bobby Reese in Sugar Hill (Gwinnett)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/reeseBobby/reeseBobby.htm

☢ Jay Roberts in Ocilla (Ben Hill, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Telfair, Tift, Wheeler)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/robertsJay/robertsJay.htm

☢ Ed Rynders in Albany (Colquitt, Dougherty, Lee, Worth)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/ryndersEd/ryndersEd.htm

☢ Bob Smith in Watkinsville (Clarke, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/smithBob/smithBob.htm

Tommy Smith in Nicholls (Appling, Bacon, Jeff Davis, Wayne)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/smithTommy/smithTommy.htm

Daniel Stout (Paulding)
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/stoutDaniel/stoutDaniel.htm

Mark Williams in Jesup (Brantley, Pierce, Wayne)

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http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/house/bios/williamsMark/williamsMark.htm

Ga Governors Run Off Race is TOMORROW! VOTE to Save Animals!! Karen Handel Statement on Pet Rescue

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RT @seprr TOMORROW! Vote for GA Candidates who Support Animal Welfare Issues! http://ht.ly/2njou #petrescue #gapolitics

Tomorrow is election day, and an enormous opportunity to ensure the ballot is full of candidates in support companion animal welfare interests.

Since Primary Run-Off elections experience extremely low turn outs, between 5-7%, Animal Advocates have the possibility to Rock the Vote!

If you have not voted in the Primary, you can vote for either party. If you already voted in the Primary, you MUST vote for the candidates available for the party you have already selected during the Primary election.

Review all the available candidates for the run-off election here.

Of primary interest to those in favor of reforming animal welfare in Georgia, the Republican Party in Georgia is having a Run Off election between Karen Handel and Nathan Deal.

Judging from Deal's record, if he becomes governor of Georgia, little will be done to put a stop to all the killing in Georgia's tax payer funded animal control facilities. His record is at the end of this message.

Specifically: In 2008 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance gave Representative Deal a grade of 100. This is a pro-hunting, pro-animal agriculture group.

Representative Deal supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States only 17 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008. This is an anti-hunting, anti-agriculture, anti-gun group. This group is supported, by the way, by that bastion of Conservative thought, Rush Limbaugh.

By contrast, Karen Handel CLEARLY supports change, both by her words and her actions. If she is elected Governor, something will actually be accomplished towards ending the brutal existence of our state's companion animals.

SEPRR received this statement directly from Miss Handel:

Karen Handel Statement of Support for Pet Rescue Efforts

I have so much respect and appreciation for those wonderful animal lovers who volunteer and for those who support animal rescue efforts. Because of their extraordinary love for animals and their dedication to the rescue effort, so many of them have been saved and have gone on to enrich the lives of those who have adopted these very special pets.

My husband Steve and I have two wonderful Cavalier King Charles Spaniels named Maggie and Mia. Several years ago we found a wonderful pet named “Katie, “ also a Cavalier for Steve’s mother. We found Katie at the Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue in Atlanta, a wonderful rescue organization that specializes in finding good homes for abandoned Cavaliers. Katie proved to be a wonderful companion and brought so much joy to Steve’s mother.

As I travel throughout the state, I enjoy visiting pet rescue groups and speaking with them about all the good things they are doing and the challenges they face. A few weeks ago, I visited with a great rescue group in Henry County and they had a very sweet ruby cavalier in need of a loving home and I really wanted to bring her to Maggie and Mia. I was happy to learn a few days later that she had indeed found her forever home with a good family – another happy ending thanks to the good people in the pet rescue community.

"Thanks for all you do for animals and those who are able to adopt them as a result of your efforts."

Karen Handel

Nathan Deal's History from gol.com

Deal is listed as a "Defender of Liberty" by the American Conservative Union. He was one of only 31 members of the HofR with a 100% ranking in the 2008 legislative session. Along with Deal, Representatives Broun, Price, and Westmoreland, other Georgia Republicans, are included in that group.

http://www.acuratings.org/2008all.htm#GA

Representative Deal has a 100% rating from the National Right to Life Committee.

Representative Deal supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2008.

In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Representative Deal a grade of 0.

In 2008 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance gave Representative Deal a grade of 100. This is a pro-hunting, pro-animal agriculture group.

Representative Deal supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States only 17 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008. This is an anti-hunting, anti-agriculture, anti-gun group. This group is supported, by the way, by that bastion of Conservative thought, Rush Limbaugh.

2008 In 2008 National Rifle Association gave Representative Deal a grade of A, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008.

2007 In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Deal a rating of A.

2006 Representative Deal supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006.

2008 In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Deal a rating of A.

2007-2008 Representative Deal supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 93 percent in 2007-2008.

http://www.votesmart.org/issue_ratin...p?can_id=26824

These groups rate politicians according to how they voted on specific legislation dealing with their particular issue of interest.

I would say that he has impeccable conservative credentials.

Deal was my older brother's classmate and fraternity brother at Mercer University in the early 1960s. My brother says he is one of the finest men he knows.

7/25 - SPECIAL NEEDS TRANS-SENIOR LAB-WOUND ON HIS HEAD-PORT ST. LUCIE, FL TO GOOD HOPE, GA

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4 LEGS TO GO!!! WAY BEYOND URGENT!!! 7/25 - SPECIAL NEEDS TRANS-SENIOR LAB-WOUND ON HIS HEAD-PORT ST. LUCIE, FL TO GOOD HOPE, GA
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WAY BEYOND URGENT!!!! SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORT FOR SUNDAY, JULY 25!!!

Please, we desperately need to get this beautiful senior yellow lab named Bosley to this wonderful rescue in Good Hope, GA. He has a wound on his head that needs attention and he will get it just as soon as possible when he gets to rescue. He already has an appointment on Monday morning.

If you can help, contact me at miskeira@sbcglobal.net or you can call me on my cell at 313-806-2033. Please cross post to anyone you may know that can help. Thank you so much.

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Susan Turturice
OTRA Co-Owner/Michigan Co-Moderator/OTRA Verified Transport Coordinator
Co-Founder/Transport Coordinator/Volunteer for Something Special Castaways
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MO499.html
http://www.somethingspecialcastaways.org/index.html
E-mail: miskeira@sbcglobal.net or Susan@somethingspecialcastaways.org
Cell: 313-806-2033
Transport Coordinator/Volunteer for Adopt A Lab Indiana
Website: www.adoptalab.org
Transport Coordinator/Volunteer for Maine Lab Rescue
Licensed with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food &
Rural Resources, Division of Animal Health and Industry
Member of Dogs Deserve Better - NO CHAINED DOGS!!!!
Website: www.dogsdeservebetter.org
I am an Animal Rescuer, My work is never done, My home is never quiet,
My wallet is always empty, But my heart is always full. In the game of life,
I've already won!!!
Susan-Mom to:
Willow-rescued 10/02
Jolie-rescued 8/04
Zeppy-rescued 10/04
Josahgayle-rescued 4/09
Bear-rescued 3/10
Keira waiting at the bridge 9/26/03
Samantha waiting at the bridge 8/21/08
Ginger waiting at the bridge 3/14/09
Reggie waiting at the bridge 3/28/09
Lincoln waiting at the bridge 9/5/09
Sparky waiting at the bridge 12/1/09

Transport Help Needed for
Senior Yellow Lab
Miami, FL to Good Hope, GA

SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010

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Transport Coordinator:
Susan Turturice - miskeira@sbcglobal.net
or call at 313-806-2033 - Cell or 313-875-6654 - Home
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THIS TRANPORT WILL BE MONITORED BY SUSAN TURTURICE
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PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AND PROVIDE:
Name:
Email:
Address:
Home City/State:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Vehicle Description:
License Plate:
Emergency Contact: (Name and phone number)
Description: (Height and hair)
References: (Vet, rescue, adoption, personal, previous transport, etc.)
Preferred meeting Place:
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TEMPORARY FOSTER: Dogs & Cats Forever, Inc.
No- Kill Animal Shelter
Website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/dogsandcatsforever.html
Name: Chelsey Conklin
Email: DnCForeverInc@aol.com
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Cell : 772-528-1962
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RECEIVING RESCUE: SOS Labrador Retriever Rescue, 501c3, pending
Contact: Sabrina Sweeney
Good Hope, GA
E-mail: garciaclan@monroeaccess.net
Home: 770-207-4924
Cell: 404-557-2911
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REASON FOR TRANSPORT: Going to approved rescue
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Passenger – Bosley - Senior Yellow Lab
NAME: Bosley
BREED: Senior Yellow Lab
SEX: Male
AGE: Approx. 8 years old
SIZE/WEIGHT: Approx. 65 lbs.
SPAY/NEUTERED: Will be altered in rescue
SHOT UTD: Yes
DEWORMED: Yes
RABIES VACCINE & TAG: Yes
OK WITH DOGS: Yes
OK WITH KIDS: Yes
HOUSE TRAINED: Don’t know
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
SPECIAL NEEDS: HAS A WOUND ON HIS HEAD. HE HAS AN
VET APPOINTMENT ON MONDAY MORNING
DOES THE DOG RIDE
WELL IN A CAR: Either tethered or crated
ADDITIONAL INFO: Very sweet boy
PLEASE PROVIDE: Collar, leash, vet records, health certificate
ITEMS NEEDED: Crate or harness if desired - NOT provided
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10 minutes will be allowed between transfers for potty
breaks, watering and loving on this beautiful furbaby.
Please make sure you have an extra leash, paper towels,
doggie wipes, newspaper, water bowls, water and some
treats. Feel free to take pictures of them during the trip
for all to see. Make sure your cell phones are charged.
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DON’T FORGET THE PAPERWORK!!!

**** Beginning of Transport ****

SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010

PICK UP POINT TO BE DETERMINED

FILLED - THANK YOU CHELSEY
Leg 1: Port St. Lucie, FL to Yeehaw Junction, FL
54 miles – 55 minutes
TIME: 8 am – 8:55 am (EDT)

FILLED - THANK YOU RONNI
Leg 2: Yeehaw Junction, FL to Kissimmee, FL
56 miles – 55 minutes
TIME: 9:05 pm – 10 am (EDT)

NEEDED
Leg 3: Kissimmee, FL to Ocala, FL
90 miles – 1 hour, 30 minutes
TIME: 10:10 am – 11:40 am (EDT)

FILLED - THANK YOU JUDY
Leg 4: Ocala, FL to Gainesville, FL
40 miles – 45 minutes
TIME: 11:50 am – 12:35 pm (EDT)

FILLED - THANK YOU JUDY
Leg 5: Gainesville, FL to Lake City, FL
46 miles – 50 minutes
TIME: 12:45 pm – 1:35 pm (EDT)

FILLED - THANK YOU JAY
Leg 6: Lake City, FL to Valdosta, GA
66 miles – 1 hour, 10 minutes
TIME: 1:45 pm – 2:55 pm (EDT)

NEEDED
Leg 7: Valdosta, GA to Tifton, GA
49 miles – 55 minutes
TIME: 3:05 pm - 4 pm (EDT)

NEEDED
Leg 9: Tifton, GA to Macon, GA
105 miles – 1 hour, 40 minutes
TIME: 4:10 pm – 5:50 pm (EDT)

NEEDED
Leg 9: Macon, GA to Social Circle, GA
84 miles – 1 hour, 20 minutes
TIME: 6 pm – 7:20 pm (EDT)

SABRINA WILL PICK HIM UP IN SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

THE INFO IS TO BE SHARED ONLY AMONG
THE PARTICIPANTS OF THIS TRANSPORT,
PLEASE RESPECT EACH OTHERS CONFIDENTIALITY!!!!

URGENT Ga Voters READ TODAY! Slate of Animal Welfare Friendly Candidates

Dear SEPRR, 

Many of you are either in Georgia, drive down here to rescue our animals, or work hard for reform from wherever you reside.. In Georgia, The Primary election is an often overlooked voting day with VERY low voter turn out. Animal activists have a real chance to seed the field with candidates who have demonstrated support of Animals and their proper treatment. 

This slate identifies candidates who actively support Animal Welfare and, if elected, would actually work to improve matters here in Georgia. In a few cases, we identify candidates who actively worked against Animal Welfare issues. We will also mention officials and candidates support SEPRR's Initiative for Animal Welfare Reform. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Reform-Animal-Welfare-Laws

Caveat: We do not lend any weight based upon party or any other political position. It is ONLY based upon demonstrated support for or against Animal Welfare in Georgia. We will mention which Party each candidate is associated with simply because many of you will want to highlight this for the party you personally prefer. This is as far as we go with the partisan politics.

Track the Election!A good jumping off point for Election Race Coverage is here: http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/  Peach Pundit may be another place to jump into the fray. http://www.peachpundit.com/ We are NOT endorsing either news source, just presenting a good place to jump in the water.

Dept of Agriculture: 

In terms of scope of power and the potential impact upon the plight of animals in Georgia, the Director of the Dept. of Agriculture, currently Tommy Irwin, is the most important office besides the Governor's race or perhaps the Attorney General.

During Irwin's record-breaking tenure, little has been done to improve the operations of Animal Control in our state in regards to reducing the need to euthanize animals in our shelters, all at tax payer expense. There is still no duty to report animal control shelter operational statistics to the Department. Regulations are lax. Enforcement is intermittent perhaps even understaffed. Inspections are scheduled. Shelter managers can anticipate when inspections occur. There are NO records or data tracked by or analyzed by the Department, therefore any statistics for Euthanasia, such as the related costs and the numbers killed, have been undertaken by various groups such as ourselves, SPOT Society, HSUS, GVAW, etc.

This article generated by Animal Welfare activist Ellen Graben, highlights all the current candidates for the Dept of Agriculture. (Graben has NOT endorsed this Slate, nor does she have anything to do with our organization.) Graben takes a different approach, refraining from endorsing or criticizing candidates. She has given the reader all the links and information to inform themselves. In any case, it is a great article! If you can't access Facebook or Twitter, we will be sending a copy of the posting via this email list. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/note.php?note_id=409293773043&id=100000500693168&ref=nf

(Twitter: rt @seprr Read before you VOTE in GA! CHANGE in the Wind for GA's Animals, Shelters, & Rescues (Part I) http://ht.ly/2dyYO #gapolitics)

✓ Gary Ward Black Sr. (R) insiders are predicting this to be current the front runner, given polling results, his access to funding sources, and overall reach. The good news: he has stated he will do "right" by the animals in our state. 

X J.B. Powell (D) during the negotiations to pass the Animal Fighting Bill, ending the fighting of ALL animals in Georgia, he objected to the inclusion of Cock Fighting.

Attorney General
Bob Teilhet (D) actively supports animal welfare issues.

Insurance Commissioner

 ✓ ✓ Tom Knox deserves Honorable Mention. He fought long and hard to pass the Anti-Gassing Bill. His efforts were successful. Georgia will soon put into the past the gassing of animals in our shelters.

Department of LaborWhile we do not have evidence in support of the field of candidates in terms of Animal Welfare Support, we can tell you who has NOT supported Animal Welfare Reform, and has worked hard to oppose changes.

X Mark Butler (R) has consistently voted against reform measures. Specifically, he actively opposed the Anti-Gassing Bill and the Anti-Freeze Bill (which makes Anti-freeze unpalatable to children and animals to reduce incidence of poisoning.)

Candidates for Governor

Recommendation: Republican: Karen Handel  Democrat: Dubose Porter

✓ Karen Handel (R) Has spoken several times on behalf of animal welfare. She even makes the rounds to rescue events during her campaign. http://arf.savethehorses.org/ She also wrote a loose endorsement for the SEPRR's Animal Welfare Reform Initiative. She would not sign the petition on the grounds that it would be awkward to the legislative process if she were the governor, and her petition signature was noticed by opponents. I can't claim to understand this rationale, but I suspect she is trying to do things the most ethical way possible.

✓ Dubose Porter (D) Hailing from South Georgia near Dublin and Warner-Robbins, his wife is running for Lt. Governor. His wife runs a chain of local papers.  They use these papers to generate awareness of various animal welfare issues as they arise in those communities. Topics are Dog Fighting, Rescue, Cruelty. The two of them are squarely in support of companion animal rights. http://www.porterforgeorgia.com/

Roy Barnes (D)  and former Governor As an attorney, he defended a client who was responsible for the starving to death of a one or two dozens horses. He prevailed and the client was exonerated. It is certainly a lawyers duty to defend their clients, so this is not necessarily damning comment. During his last tenure a Governor, it may be said if he helped Animals by allowing the Spay & Neuter license tag program to pass. 

The other  Candidates for Governor don't bear any mention since they have not demonstrated any support whatsoever of Animal Welfare Issues.

Note: Current Governor Perdue (R) has done practically nothing to improve the plight of Georgia's animals. The factory farming bill passed during his administration, significantly reducing the standards for care of livestock during the "production cycle". In the last few weeks, he took a stab at Companion Animals, redirecting the funds from the Spay and Neuter License Tag program to the General Budget.

Candidates for Lt. Governor

 ✓ Carol Porter (D)  Similar to here husband, Dubose who is also running for an office, she has leveraged her chain of local south Georgia newspapers to increase awareness of animal welfare issues.She is personally involved hands-on with day to day animal rescue.. fostering, pulling, adopting.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2010/07/13/1192422/georgia-gubernatorial-candidates.html

No other candidates, R or D,  have any demonstrated track record in support of Animal Welfare Issues.

The following officials have demonstrated support of Animal Welfare bills in the House. 

✓ Tom Knox,  ✓ Michelle Henson,  ✓ Rashad Taylor,  

✓ Edward Lindsey (R House Whip),  ✓ Able Mabel Thomas

If other SEPRR members know about their own candidates in their districts, such as the House of Reps or Senators, then please add them to the related Discussion item on the Fan Page. 

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NOTE: SEPRR has not filed as a 501C3. Therefore, we can speak freely about political candidates as they relate to our mission of Animal Welfare Awareness and Reform.

Donations are accepted, but NOT tax deductible.This summer, we will get rolling on the charitable side, supporting rescues & shelters with grants, etc, but that is still under planning.

Donations can be sent via mail to SEPRR c/o Convivia Group PO Box 250712 Atlanta GA 30325

Checks can be made payable to SEPRR.

NOTE: About the numbers in the Animal Welfare Reform Petition Coversheet:

Euthanasia, Budgets, and Taxes: The numbers game of life and death.Since there is no duty to report, or duty to respond to survey forms from the public, the data is incomplete, and we can only use statistical modeling to estimate the numbers of animals killed and the related costs to the tax payer. Our group defends the numbers that 644,000 animals annually are euthanized in Animal Controls in Georgia, at an related cost of $220 million annually. GVAW has a recent survey that points to a much lower number, 240,000 animals annually, but that is the actual number reported, and does not statistically infer the total number for the rest of the state that did not respond to the survey. Given the low response rate, the 240,000 number statistically support's SEPRR's number.

Other Candidates to Note: It should also be mentioned that  ✓ Mary Norwood, former Atlanta Mayoral candidate and a denied access "candidate" in the Fulton County Commission Chairperson race, wrote a clear endorsement of SEPRR's Animal Welfare Initiative, and may have supported a test project in Fulton, in conjunction with other counties, if she had been given access to the ballot, which has been denied upon a technicality where she filed her forms 4 hours late. 30,000 voters signatures were ignored by the Fulton County Board of Elections. The Director who led this denial is an appointee. He was appointed by the incumbent Fulton County Chairman, Eaves, who also led the suit to throw out 8,000 other signatures. Why does this matter? These same players make decisions about who and who manages that Fulton County Animal Control. If they play the game this way with Norwood, what do you think they will do when it comes to decisions about the shelter?