Update on House Bill 3492

Update on House Bill H3492:
The House Agricultural Committee adjourned debate on the bill yesterday. So, the Bill has been tabled until next year. This is good news for now since it means the bill won't go any further this session. This summer, stakeholder groups will be meeting to discuss a possible compromise for the legislation. We'll keep you updated on the progress of the legislation, and let you know when vocal support will be needed. Thank you to everyone for your support and concern.

Featured Pet

Barnaby's favorite spot is lounging in a sunny window watching the birds or of course playing with the bubbles on the computer! He is ready to find his forever home. Come on down and make this boy's day by taking him home!

Update on House Bill 3492

Update on the House Bill H3492:
The amendment to House Bill H3492 was accepted by the Agriculture Subcommittee members and will be presented to the Full Committee tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM in Columbia.

The proposed bill would drastically... limit the services that animal welfare organizations could provide to the public. To view the full bill, click here: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php

We are encouraging our members and supporters to contact Representatives and express opposition to this bill as it currently reads. Please feel free to share the link below from the Humane Society of the United States so that we can generate more opposition to the bill: https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=6101

Whiskers Wags & Wine Event

Whiskers, Wags & Wine is a food and wine tasting event to benefit The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.

The event will be held on Monday, June 10th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at
The Brentwood Restaurant
& Wine Bistro

Tickets available at The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, NMB Chamber of Commerce or The Brentwood for $45 in advance / $50 at the door.

Oppose SC Bill H3492

The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach  Oppose SC Bill H3492

Your help is needed now! The new revision of H3492 that was drafted by the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians will be presented to the House Sub-Committee on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The Sub-Committee will be voting on whether or not to pass this bill on to the full Committee for a vote.    If passed, this bill will drastically reduce the amount of services shelters and rescues groups can offer to our homeless animals and low-income families who need assistance with spay/neuter.    Under this bill, our shelter would no longer be able to provide core vaccinations (such as Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, FVRCP), feline leukemia and heartworm testing or preventatives to our shelter animals. Currently, all of our homeless animals are vaccinated with these core vaccines upon intake, adhering to the standards set by U C Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the Koret Shelter Medicine Program. The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program utilizes veterinary science to protect the health of shelter animals so that more survive to find lifelong homes.    This bill would also limit our ability to offer low cost Spay/Neuter services to the community and would contribute to the ever challenging pet overpopulation crisis. Our current program offers reduced spay/neuter to individuals or families making less than $35,000 annually. The proposed bill states that shelters and rescues would only be able to offer assistance to individuals and families who meet the Federal Poverty Level. For example, a family of four may not have an income exceeding $23,550 and still qualify for low cost spay/neuter through The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.    To view the bill in its entirety click here   Please call the Sub Committee members and respectfully express your opposition.  Even if you do not live in these districts you should call them and express your views. In addition contacting the legislator for your district will be beneficial as well.   Your leaders need to hear from you!   Below is the contact information for Sub Committee Members: Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Subcommittee: Kenneth Hodges - Subcommittee Chairman (D-Colleton)   (803) 734-3062 - Business   (843) 844-8756 - Home   (843) 525-9006 - Business Kirkman Finlay (R-Richland)   (803) 212-6943 - Business   (803) 695-9550 - Home   (803) 748-1090 - Business Wayne George (D-Marion)   (803) 212-6936 - Business   (843) 464-9070 - Home   (843) 464-6884 - Business Kevin Hardee (R-Horry)   (803) 212-6796 - Business   (843) 455-3567 - Home    On behalf of the many homeless animals in our care, we thank you for your advocacy.

Flap Jack Fundraiser at Applebee's

Come out & support The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach's First Flap Jack Fundraiser on Sunday, May 19th at Applebee's in North Myrtle Beach. Breakfast will be served from 8 AM to 10 AM. Tickets are $7 per person & can be purchased at The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, located at 409 Bay Street OR by calling Kathy at 843-399-2939

Featured Pet

Who could resist such a pretty face? 

 Meet Maddie! She's sure to greet you immediately upon entering the shelter! That's her job! This affectionate calico wants one thing & one thing only: your attention! She is declawed and already spayed.