Texas Dog Commission

TEXAS DOG COMMISSION©
The Watchdog of Owners' Rights ©

7941 KATY FREEWAY, NO. 412

HOUSTON , TEXAS 77024

Phone (713) 222-7600 Fax (713) 467-1355

• Support fair and equal laws for all dogs and their owners.
• Advocate for reasonable dog laws at the local and state levels that support the welfare of dogs and do not infringe upon the rights of owners.
• Fight against any and all forms of breed specific legislation that discriminate against dogs and their owners in any way.
• Promote voluntary spay neuter initiatives at low cost or no cost so that anyone who would like his or her pet altered can do so.
• Promote the positive no kill initiatives based on the philosophy of Nathan Winograd (author of Redemption) at local animal services and shelters so that the catch and kill practices will be abolished in favor of saving and adopting all healthy animals.
• Collaborate with local animal services so that more dogs can be adopted which lowers the euthanasia rate.
• Support local animal services to engender a positive relationship with them in an effort help get more animals adopted and to advocate for proper staffing and funding.
• Promote education on responsible dog ownership through seminars, at local events and at the behest of animal services.
• Promote education about the various breeds of dogs so that new owners can select the best dog for them and their family.
• Support fun activities for dogs and their owners to enjoy together.
• Support laws promoting dog parks, dog friendly restaurant patios and any other laws that help integrate dogs in our daily life.