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Bill to track intact animal imports draws sharp opposition from breeders, conservationists and animal groups
Summary
SB3012, which would require documentation that imported dogs and cats are sterilized (with exemptions), prompted broad public testimony: conservation and humane groups supported limits to reduce free-roaming animals and wildlife harm; breed clubs and exhibitors opposed breeder-registration language and sought carve-outs.
A bill that would require documentation that imported dogs and cats are surgically sterilized generated lengthy and divided testimony on Feb. 13 as senators weighed animal welfare, public-health and conservation goals against concerns from breed clubs and importers.
Patrick Chi (Department of Land and Natural Resources) and other conservation witnesses described the problem of free‑roaming cats and dogs and supported measures to reduce unsterilized imports. The Department of Agriculture reported the state recorded roughly 20,000–23,000 animal importations in the most recent…
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