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?

I don't think the NC constitution gives the state government any authority to regulate dog breeding, so no, I don't think a law needs to be passed..

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?

No, I would not support this bill.

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?

No, I would not support this legislation.

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.

No, I think that this is something that can be handled at the county level.

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?

Again, I see no reason for this to be done at the state level.

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

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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.

My family lives on five acres, and we have always had multiple cats and a dog. We've taken in two stray cats and their kittens over the years also. And finally we consider our property a bird sanctuary.