Do you think NC needs to pass a law to regulate commercial dog breeding facilities? If so, will you be a sponsor or co-sponsor for a bill like this?

Yes

In NC it is a felony to fight birds, but it is not illegal to possess the birds or the paraphernalia to fight the birds. This makes it difficult to shut down cock fighting rings because animal control must catch them in the act. Do you support a bill to make it a crime to possess the birds and paraphernalia with the intent to fight them?

Yes

NC does not currently have a definition for adequate housing in place for companion animals living outside. Would you support legislation to add a definition to our laws?

Yes if its too cold outside for you then it is for them as well

Do you support a bill that would ban private ownership of exotics such as big cats, bears, and primates kept as pets? This question is not geared towards conservation efforts by accredited organizations or rescue/rehabilitation groups.

Yes

How do you feel about transparency when it comes to NC animal shelters?  Do you support mandatory reporting for all facilities when it comes to reporting the disposition of all animals that enter the NC shelter system?

Yes

If you have held a political seat before, what have you done to help animals in your district?

I was chairman of the quality of life committee for the town of Hopemills. I worked with animal control officers and together we rewrote the town ordinances for all animals.

Do you have any pets? We are requesting this information because we have received excellent feedback when we profile legislators through social networking and we would like to add a personal touch.

Yes I have two dogs an Eskimo spritz and a Saint Bernard. They are both house dogs with a dog door so they may go in and out as they please. Both were rescued