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 Sister Rose
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NYC | posted: 11/8/2004 at 2:25:59 PM ET
From Cindy Adams' column this morning: TOMORROW, 11 a.m., on the City Hall steps, the Speaker of the City Council Gifford Miller will propose an amendment to our administrative code. Miller is proposing the Jazzy Law, named for my Yorkie Jazzy, age 3, who died while, supposedly, in the care of those who call themselves trainers. To prevent others from suffering my pain, this local "Boarding Kennel Regulation Act" will: license kennels, monitor them regularly, fine those in violation, require records and rules, demand boarded pets prove vaccination and immunization against contagious doggy diseases.
Supporters of this law — dog lovers such as Tommy Tune, Barbara Walters, Barry Slotnick, Tama Jamowitz, Susan Lucci, Bernadette Peters — may be with Miller and me and my Yorkshire terriers, Jazzy Junior, 41/2 pounds, and Juicy, 31/2 pounds, at the announcement.
"Anyone who stays home is DEAD!"
|  leebee
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| posted: 11/8/2004 at 5:57:57 PM ET
Well done!
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November 10, 2004 ___NY Times
Working to Save Other Yorkies From Jazzy's Fate
By WINNIE HU
indy Adams, the gossip columnist, would take her beloved Yorkshire terrier, Jazzy, to the finest restaurants in Manhattan. But one weekend, she had to leave the city and could not take Jazzy along, so she sent him with a trainer to the country for some fresh air, boarding him at a kennel on a farm in upstate New York.
When Jazzy was returned to her, he was "caked in blood, cold and dead," she said, with the trainer giving no further explanation about what had happened. Ms. Adams had an autopsy performed, which showed E. coli bacteria in Jazzy's system.
"Now this is a dog that I hand-fed," said Ms. Adams, who documented her life with Jazzy in a best-selling book published in February 2003, six months before he died. "I would lie on my stomach in the kitchen and hand-feed him kosher chicken. We would go to Le Cirque and eat off of Limoges porcelain. Where would he get E. coli?"
Now Ms. Adams is leading a crusade against the largely unregulated dog kennels that she blames for Jazzy's death. And she has enlisted the help of some powerful friends, including Barbara Walters, Ivana Trump, the lawyer Barry Slotnick, the author Tama Janowitz and the City Council speaker, Gifford Miller.
Ms. Adams and company appeared yesterday at a news conference on the steps of City Hall to call for new legislation - named for Jazzy - that seeks to protect pets, and their owners, from potential abuses at dog kennels. Along for moral support were Ms. Adams's two Yorkshire terriers, Juicy and Jazzy Jr., in matching yellow-and-orange polka-dot sweaters.
Speaker Miller said that unregulated kennels posed a danger to the more than three million pets in New York City, and pledged to immediately hold Council hearings on Jazzy's Law. He said that he expected to pass the law early next year.
"This is a serious problem, and there is no tragedy short of losing a child that can cause such enormous grief for people as losing a pet," said Mr. Miller, who added that he had two cats at home.
Under Jazzy's Law, dog owners would be required to show that their pets have been vaccinated against communicable diseases like rabies, distemper and kennel cough. The law would also require kennels to maintain detailed records of their charges, including duration of stay, services provided and emergency contacts. The records would be open for inspection, and each violation would be subject to a fine of $250.
Ms. Adams declined to give the name of the kennel where Jazzy died, saying that her lawyer had advised her against it.
James Krack, executive director of the American Boarding Kennels Association, which represents 3,000 kennels nationwide, said that most, if not all, kennels already follow similar practices. "That's standard within the industry," he said.
Biscuits and Bath in Manhattan, for instance, has long required proof of vaccinations and kept detailed records of its dogs in a computer system, said John Ziegler, a co-founder. "No dog can come to Biscuits and Bath - even it it's only for 10 minutes to play with the other dogs - unless they have that," he said.
But Mr. Miller said there is currently no way to check that kennels are following these practices every time. He said the new law would require them to do so as a condition of their licenses.
| Garrett
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12/2/2004
From:
New York City | posted: 12/2/2004 at 1:12:34 PM ET
As much as I can sympathize with anyone who has lost a pet -- and believe me, I can sympathize -- I'd like to point out that the "Boarding Kennel Regulation Act" will do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to improve conditions inside of private kennels.
Pet owners should be advized that the best overnight kennels are NOT operated by corporate entities and businesses (the very type of kennel that is largely validated by such legislation & licensing) but are private kennels that operate out of people homes -- the very people who are likely to shun the business if they face fines and regulations.
This bill would require kennels to maintain a separate kitchen for all animal foods as well as maintain kennel conditions that are impervious to moisture. How can home kennels -- where pets recieve more individualize care -- comply with that? However, bad kennels where you pet is relegated to annonymous cages that can be quickly hosed down are made legitimate through regulations!
Let's look at some more facts:
E.Coli is a common bacteria that can infect any dog (or any person) whether they were hand fed at Le Cirque or had nutritionally balanced meals prepared by a certified nutritionist. Unless there was an outbreak at the kennel in question, there would be no way to attribute it as the vector for that illness.
As far as requiring "Proof of Vaccination," be aware that there is no protective vaccine for E.coli. Requiring proof of vaccination would not have prevented that infection.
Furthermore, more pets die every year from the side effects of over vaccination than ever die of E.Coli. I don't want to see more regulation requiring my pets to recieve annual vaccinations -- or even vaccinations every 3 years!
Current immunological studies show that pets SHOULD only be vaccinated ONCE for all the core diseases -- and that immunity lasts for life! Be aware that even AVMA standards note that there is no need for repeat vaccinations except as a tool to encourage yearly visits to the vet.
Furthermore, ALL canine immunological experts agree that repeat vaccinations are not only unnecessary but harmful.
1.) They lower your pets immunity
2.) Increase the likelihood of serious side effects
3.) Dramatically increase the risk for cancers
4.) Contribute to shortening your pets life
Improving the lives of dogs is a great cause. However the celebrities who have signed their name to this bill need to get the facts. This bill won't protect pets one bit. Its likely to do just the opposite.
Garrett Rosso
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| NY Kennel Owner
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12/31/2004 | posted: 12/31/2004 at 10:10:28 AM ET
Requiring shots would not prevent e-coli, it would not prevent 99% of the "diseases" that dogs contract at kennels. Almost all kennels I am familiar with already conform with all the guidelines mentioned in the description of the proposed law on this list.
How would keeping track of length of stay, etc keep a dog healthier?
The only thing that would help is INSPECTIONS for cleanliness!!! We already have that law in place for pet shops (NOTORIOUS offenders!) and it hasn't helped at all. New York has no resources to implement these inspections. Humane groups have offered to do them free but NY State has declined.
This UNNAMED kennel probably has dirt runs or is a filthy place. Did this "FAMOUS AUTHOR" who cares so much for her dog bother to visit the kennel??? Or did she just hand her dog over to someone to deliver to the "kennel".
Anyone who cares about their dog can easily figure out that the BEST way to prevent problems with boarding their dog is to PERSONALLY INSPECT the kennel before you start using it. A simple walk thru will tell you if it's a clean place (USE YOUR NOSE!).
Kennel Owner in N.Y. State.
| DogWhisperer
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3/16/2006
From:
NY State | posted: 3/16/2006 at 8:49:14 PM ET
I am writing to you about Jazzy's Law, which was put together by the passion of deep loss.
At first glance, it seems like a wonderful proposal. However, I would like to present the dangers of the realistic impact of this law and it's negative, possibly devastating impact on a type of dog care that "kennels" should all be emulating.
Last year's version of "Jazzy's bill" would have made most home-boarding establishments illegal by requiring setting up sanitation regulations that could only be met by traditional kennels that use cages or dog runs for confinement.
If people who board pets in their home have to set up kennels, it would defeat the entire purpose of having home boarding available at all.
Small home boarding facilities that take in one to twelve dogs should be exempt. Very small home boarding operations (most home boarding set-ups don't
take in very many animals at a time) should not come under the specifics of this proposed law.
People who understand the needs of dogs, especially dogs that are well socialized, know that cages where dogs are seperated from pack living, become depressed, anxious and sometimes self mutilate from being confined and separated from the pack. For these dogs, living in a family setting with a yard to play in for exercise and lots of love from caretakers is ideal.
There are also dogs that could never survive in a kennel. Some of these dogs cannot be caged for psychological reasons. Some have health challenges that require constant attention. The list goes on and on.
There is no rational reason why these small places should be forced to turn into sterile, stressful kennels.
If this bill goes through and requires small home boarding services to cage dogs, it would be throwing out the baby with the bath water.
I have been working with dogs for over 20 years. As a founding member of dog runs in NYC parks, pioneer in the legalization of pet facilitated therapy in NY State, a trainer and behavorist and canine caretaker specializing in country home style boarding, the impact of this law would force me to close down, thereby leaving pet owners with the pressure of possibly having to give up their dogs. If a dog cannot tolerate a caged, lonely environment, and the owner cannot travel because of it, let's say for business reasons, the owner might have no choice but to surrender the dog to a shelter.
Please help rewrite Jazzy's Law, making small home boarding facilities exempt from the extreme measures that would force them to close.
Thank you,
Shelley Davis
| DogWhisperer
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3/16/2006
From:
NY State | posted: 3/16/2006 at 8:56:54 PM ET
This past summer many dogs died at licensed boarding kennels following all the required guidelines as proposed in Jazzy's Law.
The dogs had contracted the deadly canine virus (flu).
Why did so many dogs get sick and so many die? Because these dogs were kept confined in cages, away from human family interaction that is found at smaller, homestyle boarding facilities in people's homes.
When I take in a dog into my home for pet care, I hear their breathing, see their eyes, know if they are eating or not, notice if they have lost their desire to play or are exhibiting the body language of a dog in distress.
I had no dogs that got ill last summer, and had they, I would have known in time to save their lives.
Under Jazzy's Law as it is currently written, people who love taking in one to 12 dogs into their home and life, would not be able to exist. These places should be exempt.
Please support re-writing Jazzy's Law to exclude a small, in-home cageless boarding facility..for the good of all dogs!
If there is any way to get this message to Cindy Adams and the other supporters of Jazzy's Law, please help me to do so.
Best,
Shelley Davis
Dear Ms. Peters,
I am writing to you about Jazzy's Law, which was put together by the passion of deep loss.
At first glance, it seems like a wonderful proposal. However, I would like to present the dangers of the realistic impact of this law and it's negative, possibly devastating impact on a type of dog care that "kennels" should all be emulating.
Last year's version of "Jazzy's bill" would have made most home-boarding establishments illegal by requiring setting up sanitation regulations that could only be met by traditional kennels that use cages or dog runs for confinement.
If people who board pets in their home have to set up kennels, it would defeat the entire purpose of having home boarding available at all.
Small home boarding facilities that take in one to twelve dogs should be exempt. Very small home boarding operations (most home boarding set-ups don't
take in very many animals at a time) should not come under the specifics of this proposed law.
People who understand the needs of dogs, especially dogs that are well socialized, know that cages where dogs are seperated from pack living, become depressed, anxious and sometimes self mutilate from being confined and separated from the pack. For these dogs, living in a family setting with a yard to play in for exercise and lots of love from caretakers is ideal.
There are also dogs that could never survive in a kennel. Some of these dogs cannot be caged for psychological reasons. Some have health challenges that require constant attention. The list goes on and on.
There is no rational reason why these small places should be forced to turn into sterile, stressful kennels.
If this bill goes through and requires small home boarding services to cage dogs, it would be throwing out the baby with the bath water.
I have been working with dogs for over 20 years. As a founding member of dog runs in NYC parks, pioneer in the legalization of pet facilitated therapy in NY State, a trainer and behavorist and canine caretaker specializing in country home style boarding, the impact of this law would force me to close down, thereby leaving pet owners with the pressure of possibly having to give up their dogs. If a dog cannot tolerate a caged, lonely environment, and the owner cannot travel because of it, let's say for business reasons, the owner might have no choice but to surrender the dog to a shelter.
Please help rewrite Jazzy's Law, making small home boarding facilities exempt from the extreme measures that would force them to close.
Thank you,
Shelley Davis
| Anonymous
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70.18.26.x | posted: 1/18/2009 at 11:47:21 PM ET
I don't understand why Ms. Adams is so gung-ho on vaccinations. A groomer in New York City refused to groom my dog because the dog did not have the bordatella vaccine done within the past 6 months. The groomer specifically mentioned the Cindy Adams Jazzy law. Even the ASPCA--Cindy Adams is on her board-- does not recommend this blanket vaccination procedure. This is from the ASPCA web site:
"Although certain vaccines are required by law, there is no longer automatically one policy for all animals,” says Dr. Lila Miller, Vice President, ASPCA Veterinary Outreach. “Veterinarians are now advised to assess each individual animal's risk of exposure when designing a vaccination program.” So before subjecting your pet―and your wallet—to general vaccinations, ask your pet’s vet which vaccines he or she recommends." Cindy Adams does not eve follow the NYC health laws--she brings her dogs into restaurants potentially endangering the health of all the other patrons. Ironically, the people who enforce these no dogs in restaurant laws are the same people who enforce the dog vaccination law. Go figure. Seems like the ASPCA and Cindy Adams are not in sync!!!!
| Scottie
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Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 1/19/2009 at 8:00:19 AM ET
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Cindy Adams does not eve follow the NYC health laws--she brings her dogs into restaurants potentially endangering the health of all the other patrons.
I've eaten in quite a few European restaurants where pet dogs have been present and my health has never once been compromised. On the other hand, I sometimes look at the children and smelly babies who are in restaurants and worry then that I may pick up some infection or other.
And the dogs always seem to behave better too.
"There's a lot in the world for us to turn our attention to, helping people, helping animals, and helping animals help people." ... Bernadette Peters, August, 2007
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