June 16, 2020


Dear Cavalry Group Members and Supporters:

Last Friday, the Iowa legislature passed HF737 in the Senate, 44-4. Such a disgrace to see this onerous and animal rights-driven piece of legislation pass in a state like Iowa. HF737 is now on its way to Governor Reynolds desk for signature.

In an agriculture-based state such as Iowa, during a time of economic recovery after Covid-19, and when small business should be supported by eliminating regulations instead of piling them on, Iowa HF 737 is a disastrous, animal rights-driven bill which will impose an intense increase in regulation and enforcement on all animal owners who will be subject to the interpretation by animal control officers who will be tasked with enforcing it. 

Originally intended to regulate dog breeding kennels, HF737 will negatively impact ALL animal owners. And, w hile animal abuse should NEVER be tolerated, HF737 will do nothing to stop those already in violation of current laws.

  • HF737 is an effort by animal rights extremists to redefine what is considered 'humane treatment' in an effort to appeal to loud sentiment from a small, very vocal minority. 

  • Especially concerning is the unconstitutional violation of due process, allowing for the displacing of one's animals before any disposition hearing should animals be confiscated.

  • HF737 is not only unconstitutional, but also prejudicial. What other industry faces such outrageous penalties including a psychological evaluation?!

  • HF737 is a knee jerk piece of legislation perpetuated to address the bad actions of a few. Sad that we cannot enforce the welfare laws already in place instead of tightening the noose with an onerous and costly bill such as HF737. 

  • HF737 which will impact, not just commercial dog breeders, but ALL animal owners who will be subject to the overreaching penalties of HF737. 

  • HF737 is guaranteed to discourage animal enterprise in Iowa and will likely urge many businesses to fold. 

Most importantly, each piece of legislation passed at the hand of animal rights extremists further impacts ALL farmers, livestock owners and producers, and domesticated animal breeders with their so-called β€œanti cruelty” campaigns imposing unnecessary, onerous, prohibitive, and costly regulations that will result in the complete elimination of all pet and livestock breeding, farming, and agriculture in America. 

Iowa Governor Reynolds ran for office with the promise of working to support Iowa's vibrant economy and "empower rural Iowa" with her campaign slogan, " Opportunity Lives Here ." HF737 does not align with her pledge to grow the economy, support small business, and encourage rural Iowa to prosper.

Please send Governor Reynolds an email now and respectfully urge her to VETO HF737 by clicking the tab below.

Gratefully yours,

Mindy Patterson
President
The Cavalry Group


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