http://www.arlingtondogowners.org/news/2008/07/31/progress-on-the-banning-of-pet-rentals-in-massachusetts/ for responsible dog owners in Arlington MA Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:55:23 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 http://www.arlingtondogowners.org/news/2008/07/31/progress-on-the-banning-of-pet-rentals-in-massachusetts/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Susan Ruderman Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:07:02 +0000 http://www.arlingtondogowners.org/news/?p=101#comment-14 Note that the Mass. Senate has already approved House Bill #5006 and now all that remains is for Gov. Deval Patrick to sign it into law (which he is expected to do.) The HSUS release neglects to mention that the successful passing of this bill--at the end of a very, very busy legislative cycle--makes Massachusetts the first state in nation to have a ban on pet rental businesses and continues the Commonwealth's historical commitment to leadership on humane issues. Anyone who would like occasional contact with a dog (or cat) but is unable (for reasons of lifestyle or rental housing requirements, etc.) to commit to permanent pet ownership is welcome to contact me at work (sruderman@arlboston.org) for information about either volunteering as a dog walker or cat cuddler at the Animal Rescue League of Boston shelter, or for information about our foster care program, in which homes are needed for short-term care of special kittens, puppies, and cats and dogs. Note that the Mass. Senate has already approved House Bill #5006 and now all that remains is for Gov. Deval Patrick to sign it into law (which he is expected to do.) The HSUS release neglects to mention that the successful passing of this bill–at the end of a very, very busy legislative cycle–makes Massachusetts the first state in nation to have a ban on pet rental businesses and continues the Commonwealth’s historical commitment to leadership on humane issues.
Anyone who would like occasional contact with a dog (or cat) but is unable (for reasons of lifestyle or rental housing requirements, etc.) to commit to permanent pet ownership is welcome to contact me at work (sruderman@arlboston.org) for information about either volunteering as a dog walker or cat cuddler at the Animal Rescue League of Boston shelter, or for information about our foster care program, in which homes are needed for short-term care of special kittens, puppies, and cats and dogs.

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