Do you support a bill that would ban gas chambers for euthanasia of companion animals in our animal shelters (there are only 10 shelters left using gas)?

Yes

In some counties in NC it is legal to have a tiger in your back yard. Do you support a bill that would ban private ownership of exotics such as big cats, bears, and primates?

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

Do you contact your community Animal Shelter Director before you vote on animal welfare bills to understand the impact on animal shelter staff? Part of the reason we are asking this question is to understand which shelters are effectively answering questions on enforcement.

I am with you on all of these issues. A headline in the Daily Advance last year read" Dogs best friend in Raleigh" a story where I visited a local pet shelter that was holding 60 plus pit bulls rescued from a dog fighting ring. I believe its fair to say there is no bigger animal lover and supporter in the General Assembly. I was also instrumental in getting the first Puppy Mill bill passed in the House last year with a passionate House Floor debate. Ask anyone in my District and they will tell you they have a friend in Raleigh.

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.

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