The Wisconsin Voters for Companion Animals 2010 Election Questionnaire
We realize the limitations of judging legislators based on a few votes and co-sponsorships, therefore we are sending questionnaires to all current legislators and candidates to survey their stance on companion animal issues which have already passed in other states.
The invitation sent to legislators and candidates to take the questionnaire contains the following:
The invitation sent to legislators and candidates to take the questionnaire contains the following:
Dear _________________,
"Companion animals play an important role in the lives of many Wisconsin citizens and we look to the government to protect animals from inhumane treatment. Therefore, humane-minded citizens care deeply about the positions their elected officials take on animal protection issues. Wisconsin Voters for Companion Animals appreciates your input on this 2010 State Candidate Questionnaire. We will be compiling the results and making it available along with the voting records of incumbents on our website. Our goal is to help voters make informed decisions in the polling booth this November."
Please reply to this short questionnaire promptly. If we have not received a response by August 15, 2010, we will note "did not respond" next to your name on our website.
The following links are provided as references to source materials related to survey questions:
1. IL HB562 Sharing information between social service agencies and humane officers
2. IN HB1468 Disclosure cards in pet stores
3. RCW 16.52.205 Aggravated cruelty/violence to animals is a felony
4. Spay and neuter question
5. MS HB344 Ban devocalization of dogs and cats
6. Change in curriculum in public schools to include humane education like WI Act 99 (2009)
7. AB793 (2009-10) Shorten the length of time a shelter would have to hold animals from a Chapter 173 seizure or a Chapter 951 criminal case, owner to pay costs of custody and care.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We are looking forward to your participation.
Kathy Pobloskie, Director
Wisconsin Voters for Companion AnimalsAdvocate for Animals Through Informed VotingWivotersforcompanionanimals.com
"Companion animals play an important role in the lives of many Wisconsin citizens and we look to the government to protect animals from inhumane treatment. Therefore, humane-minded citizens care deeply about the positions their elected officials take on animal protection issues. Wisconsin Voters for Companion Animals appreciates your input on this 2010 State Candidate Questionnaire. We will be compiling the results and making it available along with the voting records of incumbents on our website. Our goal is to help voters make informed decisions in the polling booth this November."
Please reply to this short questionnaire promptly. If we have not received a response by August 15, 2010, we will note "did not respond" next to your name on our website.
The following links are provided as references to source materials related to survey questions:
1. IL HB562 Sharing information between social service agencies and humane officers
2. IN HB1468 Disclosure cards in pet stores
3. RCW 16.52.205 Aggravated cruelty/violence to animals is a felony
4. Spay and neuter question
5. MS HB344 Ban devocalization of dogs and cats
6. Change in curriculum in public schools to include humane education like WI Act 99 (2009)
7. AB793 (2009-10) Shorten the length of time a shelter would have to hold animals from a Chapter 173 seizure or a Chapter 951 criminal case, owner to pay costs of custody and care.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We are looking forward to your participation.
Kathy Pobloskie, Director
Wisconsin Voters for Companion AnimalsAdvocate for Animals Through Informed VotingWivotersforcompanionanimals.com
Note: Responses to the questionnaires will be posted online as they are received. Non-responses will be recorded as well after final date for submission. This is a copy of the questionnaire. A comment section has been included to provide legislators/candidates the opportunity to expand their positions or thoughts regarding animal welfare for more voter information.
