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I am in support of these three bills as the growing population of Virginia, specifically Northern Virginia, has caused problems with all animals (pets and wild). There are way too many cases of animal cruelty and neglect. Most go unnoticed as only the really horrible ones make the news. For HB206, I was actually surprised that pet stores DON'T provide information when animals die. This lack of accountability needs to be addressed since pet stores have the potential for abuse. This would align the accountability with other organizations that handle animals. For HB223, the recent cases of animal cruelty in Virginia have been disturbing to say the least. Hoarding and neglecting dogs and cats to the point of forcing them to live in their own feces, starve to the point of death, turn to cannibalism, and go without much needed medical treatment when they are sick and injured is beyond thoughts for any sane human. These people need to be identified, prosecuted to the fullest extent, and NEVER have access to pets or any animals. For HB62, I have experience in law enforcement and when a "potential" criminal is identified, a national database can be accessed to see the person's "record". A national database of individuals convicted of animal abuse and animal cruelty is needed so these "puppy mill" operators can't be closed down in one state only to reopen in another. This bill can address one aspect of this issue by establishing and maintaining a list of convicted individuals in Virginia so other states can research any potential convictions they may have. It also allows county humane enforcement / animal control officers to be better equipped with information when monitoring or prosecuting these horrible cases. Both of my recent dogs were rescue dogs. We had each of them for over 16 years. We gave them good lives. The Virginia Legislation needs to do their part and provide animals with the quality of life they deserve. Thank you.

Good Afternoon!! As an owner/operator of a non-profit dog rescue here in Rockbridge County, I ask that you please support and fund HB62. Our beloved animals, like small children, cannot sign up to speak or submit written comments, but an Animal Cruelty Conviction List is well past due to be established for their well-being and safety. This List will be very beneficial to animal organizations who do pet adoptions, fostering and rescue work. The funding for HB62 is worth the cost of keeping animals safe from those convicted of felony animal cruelty. Thank you for your time in reading this comment.

Good evening Committee I ask you to please vote in favor of all three of these bills. People should know how and why animals passed away in pet stores that is only fair to the consumers for transparency. HB 223 is long overdue in my opinion as it is now the judges do not have the tools they need to properly say bad actors can no longer work with animals and or own them like mini crimes offenders often happen. We need to protect the animals just as we do people we don't let people who've been charged with crimes against children work with children, so why would this be any differently? HB 62. I am so excited to see this Bill when you volunteer with rescues there's currently no database to see if somebody has been convicted of crimes against animals to know that an animal may not be safe with them. The Virginia Court System is a tool, but it is a tool that many many many people do not know how to navigate, you also have the problem of if somebody has changed their name you won't necessarily have that information. I think this bill along with HVB223 is a great opportunity for the companion animals and the Commonwealth of Virginia. It will also give people the peace of mind that when they're looking for a dog sitter or a new veterinarian or a dog trainer, they know they have a tool to go to to see if they're a good person. And also with HB 223 that is not mandatory situation. It is something that gives the judge the discretion, where if he, or she feel like the person has committed such heinous crimes that they should not be able to have animals that they have a legal way to forbid them from doing so.

The members of the Virginia Animal Owners Alliance ask you to please vote against HB 62. While we believe this bill is well-intentioned, the current environment in the State is very hostile towards animal ownership. Look no further than the case of Natural Bridge Zoo. Anyone can have their animals seized and anyone can face criminal charges. It doesn't matter how much documentation you have or how many times you use your veterinarian. Old animals are a liability, special needs animals make you a target, and any animal you've buried on your property over the years can be used against you in Virginia courts. The Animal Law Unit in the Attorney General's Office is overzealous and is looking to make a name for themselves. Innocent owners shouldn't have to fight the State when they have done nothing wrong and so often these cases come down to a citizen's financial resources. Do they have money for a good legal team? Can they afford the cost of appeal? Innocent people have been pressured into taking plea deals due to lack of funds or lack of energy to fight year after year after year. When these decisions are made public, other citizens believe that the heavy-handed actions of the Animal Law Unit and certain animal control officers must be justified when in fact these citizens have only been further victimized. This is not the first time that the effort to create a registry has been undertaken in Virginia. Previous efforts have failed as well as efforts in other States. Registries cost a lot of money and ultimately lack effectiveness in regards to ACTUAL animal abuse. What will this registry accomplish? It will embolden Michelle Welch. It will empower the Animal Law Unit. It will further stigmatize innocent people. Please don't look the other way on this issue. You have the power to change this problem. Instead of a registry, we need reform. Sincerely, Heidi Crosky, Virginia Animal Owners Alliance

I support this bill. It is important for protecting the health and safety of animals from those individuals who already have a record of serious cruelty toward animals. It is limited in that it would apply to only those individuals convicted of certain felonies. And it would allow for removing a person's name after a certain period of time with no further serious abuses. The bill is a reasonable and measured response to a persistent problem of repeat extreme animal abusers.

I support this bill. It is important for protecting the health and safety of animals from those individuals who already have a record of serious cruelty toward animals. It is limited in that it would apply to only those individuals convicted of certain felonies. And it would allow for removing a person's name after a certain period of time with no further serious abuses. The bill is a reasonable and measured response to a persistent problem of repeat extreme animal abusers.

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will benefit animal organizations that do pet adoption, fostering, and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. I appreciate your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Corena Huffman, LVT Highland County Humane Society Inc 5409089152

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Barbara Brown of Harpers Ferry, WV

Please have an animal cruelty list available to shelters and their foster parents to protect animals that are presented for adoption. These animals have already been through enough. It would be cruel to let them go into the hands of those who knowingly harm or are unable to adequately care for these pets. In addition, shelters and their volunteers invest in these animals to restore them to health, socialize them after trauma, and provide needed shots and food. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SIGN THIS BILL! Thank you!

I support HB62 for the safety and wellbeing of animals in the state of VA. Thank you for your consideration to this bill.

While I know there are other important bills in front of you this session, I hope you will give serious consideration to this one. This bill would help all animal shelters and rescues ensure that those animals adopted out don't end up in a bad situation. Thank you for your time.

This will assist rescues and shelters to prevent adoptions to individuals who have been convicted of animal cruelty from getting their hands on another helpless animal to be abused.

Dear Virginia House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Agriculture Committee: Please vote “yes” for House Bill 62, which would establish an Animal Cruelty Conviction List in the commonwealth. Such a list will help ensure that individuals convicted of animal cruelty do not have the opportunity to adopt or foster any animals from rescue organizations. Thank you, Beth A. Rosenfeld Secretary, Board of Directors Friends of Rabbits Alexandria, Virginia (703) 660-6152

please support HB 62 Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. thank you Irene Antonucci

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Elena Kleifges

Dear Committee Members, On behalf of the Rockbridge SPCA, we strongly support HB62 establishing an Animal Cruelty Conviction List. Having first hand experience over the years and having attended many court hearings and trials, adding an abuser to the List as the result of a felony conviction is reasonable. Most felony charges involve abusers with multiple prior charges or heinous crimes that were pled down to misdemeanors - an actual felony conviction is rare. Recently in Rockbridge County, a felony bestiality case with a dog was pled down to a misdemeanor , no more than a parking ticket. Please consider the plight of shelters, animal rescue groups, Animal Control Officers and others must deal with horrible abuse cases only to have the abusers walk away with a slap on the wrist and get another dog, cat - abusers also tend to be involved in domestic abuse according to the FBI statistics. It's a pattern. Thank you for your consideration and please support HB 62. Sincerely, Ramona Hazera

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62.

AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Sheila Parker

I am in favor of creating an animal cruelty conviction list for the state of Virginia.

Dear Agriculture Committee Members: I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerelely, Jorg Huckabee-Mayfield

I am writing in support of HB62 to establish an Animal Cruelty Conviction List that will be available on the State Police website. Such a list will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. As a volunteer in Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue, we see the results of horrible but legal breeding operations. In one of the cruelty case intakes, n July 2023 NVSR took in eight Sheltie-Papillion mixes from among 58 dogs that were seized by animal control in Northumberland County, VA. The dogs were kept in filthy and deplorable conditions by Phyllis Swift, who advertised herself as a breeder and boarding facility, "Passion for Pets," but she was breeding dogs that experienced almost no handling and were completely undomesticated and living in filth. NVSR spent many thousands of dollars for each dog for heartworm treatment, extensive dental work, spay/neuter, vaccinations, treatment intestinal parasites, and other maladies. Those were only the physical damages that could be treated by a vet. One of the foster parents who testified at the criminal trial described the terrible emotional damage done to the dogs due to lack of socialization and inhumane treatment, damage that may be life-long. Two of the dogs had to be euthanized before heartworm treatment could begin. The dogs' foster homes have spent several months since, getting the dogs used to humans. Yet Ms. Swift got a suspended sentence and will be able to move to another state to continue her business. Please allow the General Assembly to vote on this measure. Thank you.

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Marisa McCarren

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Juliet Gibson President, Board of Directors Rockbridge Area SPCA

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Lucia R Owens

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List that will be presented in the Virginia Assembly, House BILL NO 62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, House BILL No. 62. Sincerely, Haylee Woo

I support legislation, Bill HB 62 should be passed and move on in the legislation. Thank you.

I am voting to pass the Animal cruelty bill. As board member of the Rockbridge SPCA I can see how important this is. There has been numerous instances in n our area that were concerning animal cruelty. I believe it’s very important for this bill to pass. Our animals can’t speak for themselves. This is why as a SPCA board member I am speaking.

Dear AG Please vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, V Vance

I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. The List will be very beneficial to animal organizations that do adoption, foster, and rescue work. Being able to check the List will help keep animals safe. Thank you for your support of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List.

I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List.

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organizations who do pet adoptions, fostering, and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Peyton Fairchild

I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62.

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Carol Higgins

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Ashley Conner

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Anne Mingus Rockbridge SPCA Supervisor

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Anne Mingus Rockbridge SPCA Supervisor

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Dear Committee, Please vote "yes" for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. The List will be very beneficial to animal organizations who do pet adoptions, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe! I am including a list of animal organization who have email me in support of HB62. Please note these organization are from all over the State of Virginia and growing. Thank you very much for your consideration of this Bill. Sincerely, Tara Rodi Rockbridge SPCA Executive Director

To the AG Committee: I’m contacting you as I strongly support a “yes” vote for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62.  An Animal Cruelty List will provide necessary information for rescue groups responsible for pet adoptions, fostering, and rescue.  Being able to check a "Conviction List" will contribute to the safety of animals, i.e. dogs, cats, & horses. It's important to have as much background information as possible about potential adopters. People who abuse animals, i.e. use them in fighting situations (as a fighter or a bait animal), or profit from puppy mills need to be readily identified. Thank you for your help in support of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Linda Lott

Dear AG Committee, Please vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Lynn Chipkin, Stuart VA.

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to imploree you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. We invest much time and energy into rehabiliting animals who come into our care. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Elaine Taylor, Board member of Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue, a Virginia Nonprofit Corp

My name is Maurine Houser and I am the Board Chair for Rockbridge Animal Alliance in Lexington, Virginia. I am in support of HB62 and believe it is vital to the safety of pets in the Commonwealth of Virginia. On more than one occasion we have seen convicted animal abusers readopt and/or obtain pets following a conviction to only abuse pets again. Animal Shelters and Rescues have no way of knowing if they are allowing an abuser to adopt a dog or cat. Animal abuse in an ingrained behavioral pattern and without intervention it will continue. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Please help pets from suffering. Thank your for your time and consideration. Maurine M. Houser 1892 Turnpike Road Lexington, Virginia 24450

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62.  Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organizations that do pet adoption, fostering, and rescue work. This list is paramount in protecting the safety of animals. We've spent far too long destroying their habitats and not protecting them from harms and abuses.  Being able to check a Conviction List will not only keep animals safe but also give rescuers the ability to properly screen potential adopters. We need your help here. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Mary Barnett 540-815-9258 Purple12tweety@gmail.com

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today on behalf of Madison Community Cats to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will allow our team to check the list before approving adoptions. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Laurie Counts, and Madison Community Cats

Dear AG Committee, I’m writing to you today to encourage you to vote “yes” for the Animal Cruelty Conviction List HB62. Having an Animal Cruelty List will be very beneficial to animal organization who do pet adoption, fostering and rescue work. Being able to check the Conviction List will keep animals safe. Thank you for your consideration of the Animal Cruelty Conviction List, HB62. Sincerely, Karen R. Beard

I support this legislation and the method described to fund it. Having names removed after a set time also allows for potentially a one time mistake not to follow someone the rest of their life.

HB206 I SUPPORT this bill. All pet shops should be accountable for the animals in their possession and transparent as to their health and welfare HB221 Vote NO on this bill. As written, this bill ignores the many Virginia communities that are successfully/humanely managing free-roaming cat populations. Its current language leaves the door open for inhumane policies like catch and kill. I do NOT SUPPORT this bill HB223 I SUPPORT this bill HB330 I SUPPORT this bill, but no pet shop should EVER offer consumer credit for an animal HB580 I SUPPORT this bill. Testing facilities should be totally transparent!! HB804 I do NOT Support this bill. The orginal language is the preferred language and there is no reason that the case cannot be heard within 30 days. You are allowing too much leeway to string out the case HB62 I SUPPORT this bill. Anumal Cruelty offenders should be known to the public just like sex offenders. There absolutely should be a list! HB9 I SUPPORT this bill