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House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted:	February 13, 2013 03:37 PM
From:	Representative Todd Stephens
To:	All House members
Subject:	Protecting Dogs at Boarding Kennels from Rabies

Our state Rabies Law requires that all dogs three months of age and older be vaccinated for rabies. Shortly, I will be introducing legislation to require dog owners to provide proof of this rabies vaccination when the dog enters a boarding kennel. Unfortunately, there are situations where dogs co-mingling in boarding kennels get into fights with one another. This bill will help ensure dogs are not endangered by interacting with unvaccinated dogs. My legislation will also ensure the owners of dogs injured in an altercation receive all rabies vaccination records and owner contact information so they can determine whether rabies is a threat to their dog’s health and seek appropriate treatment.

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