{"hideHelpPopover":false,"initialLocked":false,"showLock":false,"fieldName":"rich_why","initialValue":"Sometimes when you want to create change in your community, it's hard to know where to begin.

Together we can make sustainable changes that save lives while creating a framework of support for the pets of [Your City/County] and the people who care about them. Animals who end up at the animal shelter are part of this community and county officials need to know the people of [Your City/County] care about the whole community- pets and people.

Supporting our community means supporting our shelter and programs that focus on providing safe and positive outlets for cats and dogs entering shelters. It is important your representatives know that saving cats and dogs is important to the people of [Your City/County] and that you support providing resources needed to do so.

Some examples of resources include community cat programming (to ensure cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and returned to their homes), foster programming (to provide temporary housing to pets prior to finding their permanent homes), adoption outlets, and progressive field services and resources to ensure people have what they need to keep their pets.

By advocating for these programs and continued collaboration with and support of your local animal shelter, you can be part of creating a healthier community for pets and people. Show your support by signing and sharing today!

","label":"Why is this important?","required":true,"validationErrors":[],"helpPopoverContent":"Why is this an important issue?

Tell your story here. In a few paragraphs, describe what you'd say to a friend if you were trying to explain why you cared about this issue. Most people who are reading this will not be as familiar with the issue as you are. So give important details explaining why they should care. Try to use a combination of facts and stories so you appeal to people's heads and hearts. Have you been personally affected? For example:

We all want safe and humane communities for people and pets. But some government officials in Kentucky wrongly believe that certain breeds of pet dogs are automatically dangerous. This leads to arbitrary and inconsistent decisions where a pet dog can be legal in one city but illegal in the next town.

Discriminating against certain dogs based on their alleged breed is an outdated, ineffective approach to public safety. It wastes our money because it’s expensive to enforce and violates our rights as dog owners. It can also lead to families having to give up beloved pets that end up at our animal shelters and risk being put to death.

Tell your representative that 22 states have passed provisions prohibiting breed discrimination legislation and Kentucky should do the same. "}

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