Taiwan cruelty to cats

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>Re: Taiwan cruelty to cats

>Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:01:40 +0800

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>Dear Kim,

>

>Thank you for forwarding these inquiries to us. It is true that even

>with most serious cruelty offense, the abuser can only be fined up

>to some US$1500 maximum, and abandon of mother dogs by puppy mill

>will be fined up to some US$7800 maximum.

>

>We are now trying to push revision of our Animal Protection Law

>(APL), perhaps it would be vital for you (Animal People) to issue

>statement supporting stronger law and enforcement of animal

>protection in Taiwan.

>

>Our main appeal for the revision of APL will be :

>1. Cruelty toward animals shall subject to criminal offense, up to 1

>year in prison, and fine up to US$9000.

>2. Animal Protection Inspectors (API) shall have the rights to

>rescue animals from abuse on site.

>3. More (and real) regulations on pet breeders and shops : Animal

>welfare requirements, etc.

>4. License scheme for Farm Animal lorry drivers and butcher in slaughterhouses

>

>We had been discussing the draft of the revision with two

>legislators on last Wednesday and with COA officials this afternoon.

>The final draft is expected to be disclosed for public comments by

>end of Oct. Next legislative session is mainly for Government

>budgeting (Begin Mid Sep. ) and we may have political turmoil until

>end of this year, therefore the first key stage for APL revision

>will be the first half year of 2007.

>

>Best regards

>Wu Hung

>

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><ANPEOPLEKim Bartlett

><eastmailEAST

>Friday, August 04, 2006 1:42 PM

>Taiwan cruelty to cats

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