CDOC Helps Trigger Defeat of Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill SB250 in State Senate

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Due to the
legislative advocacy efforts of Concerned Dog Owners of California (CDOC) and
partner groups, the State Assembly Tuesday voted 28-42 to reject SB250 which
would require mandatory spaying and neutering of California's pet dogs and
roaming pet cats and add millions to local government costs.

State Senator Dean Florez (D-Shafter) sponsored the bill, claiming it would
lead to long-term savings for the state and reduce animal overpopulation.

CDOC, Save Our Dogs, and other opponents, however, pointed out the bill's many
flaws, citing the lack of effectiveness and high costs of similar ordinances
that have been in effect for long periods of time in areas such as Santa Cruz.

"We are pleased to have been effective advocates on behalf of owners of all
types of dogs and pets, as well as working dogs, in California," said Bill
McFadden, President of the nonprofit CDOC. "We look forward to addressing
these issues next year in a way that does not disenfranchise responsible pet
owners, ranchers and farmers, law enforcement personnel and the disabled who
rely on service dogs."

The bill, which was granted a two-year run, will be up for consideration again
in January of 2010.

The mission of CDOC is to provide information and education to elected
officials and others so that legislation and regulation will promote the
health, well-being and appropriate care of all dogs, protect the rights and
responsibilities of dog owners and breeders, and support responsible dog
ownership.

CDOC is located at 22647 Ventura Blvd., #108, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. The
CDOC website is CDOCA.org.

SOURCE Concerned Dog Owners of America

Martin Cooper of Concerned Dog Owners of America, +1-818-789-5454,
mcooper@coopercomm.net