Oct 11 - It's with a heavy heart that I report this news. Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed Assemblyman Pedro Nava's anti puppy mill legislation, AB 241 the Responsible Breeder Act, this afternoon. Here is his veto message:

"To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 241 without my signature. This measure would make it a crime for any person or entity to own or control more than 50 unsterilized adult dogs or cats for breeding or raising for sale as pets. I support measures designed to prevent animal cruelty and that punish persons engaged in the abuse of animals. However, this measure simply goes too far in an attempt to address the serious problem of puppy mills. An arbitrary cap on the number of animals any entity can possess throughout the state will not end unlawful, inhumane breeding practices. Instead this measure has the potential to criminalize the lawful activities of reputable breeders, pet stores, kennels, and charitable organizations engaged in raising service and assistance dogs. For these reasons, I am unable to sign this bill.

Sincerely, Arnold Schwarzenegger"

This is obviously a cop out for his special interest friends. AB 241 did absolutely nothing to hamper raising service and assistance dogs, nothing! The Governor's behavior in Sacramento right now is really inexcusable. He is crippling our state, impeding progress and has hurt many people and animals in the process.
Thank you for your dedicated support. We can only hope for a brighter future for our state once he is out of office.

- Judie
You can read more at the OC Register: Gov. vetoes puppy mill bill, Oct 11, 2009