THE NEW CDC BAN UNFAIRLY TARGETS RESCUE DOGS
Speak up For Rescue Dogs
On June 14, the CDC announced a ban on the importation of dogs from 113 countries that are considered to be at high-risk for rabies. This sweeping ban came as a shock to everyone in the rescue community!
Sochi Dogs and a coalition of responsible international non-profit organizations are looking to work with the CDC to support their work of protecting the US from rabies while still allowing us to continue our lifesaving work of rescuing k-9s in need
Today we asking you to please contact the CDC and your representative with this important message. Below are some talking points.
To find your elected Senators and Representative, please click here: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members and enter your zip code to find their names and contact information.
For the CDC, please address your concerns to:
Rochelle Walensky: Phone: (404) 639 7000 Email: director@cdc.gov with a copy to CDCAnimalImports@cdc.gov
Ashley C. Altenburger: Phone: (404) 639 4585 Email: grx2@cdc.gov with a copy to CDCAnimalImports@cdc.gov
Dr. Emily Pieracci: Phone: (404) 718 4757 Email: ydi7@cdc.gov with a copy to CDCAnimalImports@cdc.gov
Suggested text or wording:
I am reaching out to express my concern about the CDC’s emergency rule to ban the importation of dogs from 113 high-risk rabies. While I understand and appreciate the CDC’s concern for public safety when it comes to rabies, there are more narrowly tailored ways to (1) achieve the CDC’s stated goal of protecting public safety, and (2) ensure the safety of the dogs who have been denied entry into the United States. There are responsible and legitimate 501(c)(3) rescues who have the same goals as the CDC and can work with the CDC to find solutions that will ensure that the dogs who come into the United States have appropriate documentation of their age and vaccination status BEFORE they board a flight to the United States.
Working collaboratively with those in the rescue industry would allow the CDC to achieve its stated goal of ensuring public safety without causing rescues all over the world to cease lifesaving rescue missions to save dogs all over the world.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my request for reconsideration.
