A bill of rights for cats and dogs? California lawmakers are considering one

The Sacramento Bee ^ | February 17, 2022 | BY ANDREW SHEELER

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Americans enjoy a Bill of Rights, and soon California pets could as well.

A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would enshrine a dog and cat bill of rights into state law, requiring every animal shelter and animal rescue group to post a copy of said rights on their premises.

Assembly Bill 1881, introduced by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, D-Los Angeles, enumerates seven fundamental rights that every dog and cat in California would have. It includes these provisions:

▪ freedom from exploitation, cruelty, neglect and abuse;

▪ a life of comfort, free of fear and anxiety;

▪ daily mental stimulation and appropriate exercise;

▪ nutritious food, sanitary water and shelter in an appropriate and safe environment;

▪ preventive and therapeutic health care;

▪ proper identification through tags, microchips or other humane means;

▪ spaying and neutering to prevent unwanted litters.

The bill contains a provision that shelters and rescue groups that fail to post a copy of the bill of rights will be punished first by a warning, then by a $250 fine for each subsequent violation.

The proposed law stops short of punishing Californians who might violate one of the rights. But Santiago said that the bill could help people to avoid animal cruelty.

[gundog]

It must be nirvana in California.

Cats and dogs paved the way for people to crap in the streets. It’s time they were repaid.

[telescope115]

I like talking politics with our cats, but I’m not telling them about this, they’ll demand we move out there!🐱🐱

[M Kehoe]

I got an idea. How about a Bill of Attainder on stupidity?

Oh, that’s unconstitutional?

Well, look what Congress is trying to do to president Trump.

Sorry, I know, two different set of laws for Patriots.

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[Deplorable American1776]

I thought it was the Babylon Bee, but it was the Sacramento Bee...

California, did you get Dr Fauxi's okay on this? 🤓

[Bigg Red]

😊

[Deplorable American1776]

I believe my pets could drive better than most Floridians...

Of course, I don't want to prove it!! 🤓

[Deplorable American1776]

Hmmm.. Are you a dog that is being wronged? Call 888-BarkLaw. We will sue the owner of the cat. Do you have a silly name like Fluffy? We will sue your human parent.. Call 888-BarkLaw... The Law office of Sueem and Howe... 888BarkLaw...

[Deplorable American1776]

I think Hollywood did a remake of The Jerk... A senile person won the presidency over someone who got more votes...

Oh wait, it is real life... 🤓

[Paal Gulli]

Rights are the rewards one receives for bearing responsibility.

Pray tell, what responsibilities is it that dogs and cats have borne, and who shall be arbiter of whether they have met those responsibilities and thus are due their rights??

[Bigg Red]

😊

[Tymesup]

My cat wants to coach an NFL team.

And my beagle wants a prohibition on removing his vocal cords by Fauci.