We don't usually use this website as a political platform, however, there is and continues to be , particularly this year, activity among the animal rights activist to take away the rights of pet owners, breeders, hunters and pet professionals. Please click the link ABOVE to read THE bill in NORTH CAROLINA.
As a sporting dog enthusiast, animal behaviorist and dog owner, Avonlea et- all is stepping up to lend our voice to this cause.
This proposal is just one of thousands that are cropping up (no pun intended) across the country that will affect all of us in one fashion or another.
The link below is for North Carolina residents in particular, however, we've also posted a link to the AKC web site where you can see other proposed anti-dog legislation they are tracking that may be in your area.
AKC is spearheading an effort to be "Watch-dogs," but they need our help. They developed a separate department to do just this for our benefit.
It's my hope that perhaps you'll take the time to read it and write to your senators and voice your objections to these attempts to compromise or irradiate the dog loving population.
There's usually a sample letter written for you to just personalize and sign and a list of all of your senators and their contact information, so it's very easy to help out.
All of the breed groups are actively involved in defeating proposed legislation that would take away our rights to own a dog, breed a dog, hunt a dog or simply enjoy a dog. Please consider helping us in this effort to protect all of our rights.
If you have any questions about how these bills might affect you personally feel free to write to me for more details.
2007 VACATION TO CALIFORNIA Click on the photos to enlarge and read a description.
Whats New in 2006?
After 12 years of hard work, Amy finally takes a vacation to see New England and the Coast of Maine. Yet never to be disconnected from the dogs, the trip includes a visit with little Beatrice (Avonlea Blythe and Bonnie) who now lives with John and Lisa in Connecticut and vacations in Maine. Oh the dogs of privilege.
LISA AND BEA AT THE CT HOUSE, READY TO TAKE AMY UP TO MAINE
A VIEW OFF PEMAQUID POINT JUST BEFORE SUNRISE-GETTING UP EARLY PAYS OFF!
BEA TELLS 'GRAMMA' HOW SHE LOVES HER VACATION HOME AND HER NEW MOM AND DAD
VIEW FROM THE MAINE HOUSE
GRAMMA TAKES A QUIET MOMENT TO TELL BEA HOW MUCH SHE'S MISSED AT AVONLEA
THE PRE-DAWN VIEW
BEA CLAIMS GRAMMA'S BED!
THE MAINE HOUSE
See our new Avonlea home ...
NOW THERE'S ROOM IN THE 'GIRLS DORM ' TO LOUNGE ON THE FLOOR OR IN A CRATE
A LITTLE PAINT AND WE'RE DONE!
WHO IS THAT MYSTERY FACE IN THERE? THAT'S NOT A SPRINGER!
