The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Dog Louers' Association,

A move in the right direction was taken
 when the Dog Lovers Protective associa-
 tion was incorporated under the laws of
 New York in 1915. Its incorporators were
 those who had the love of the dog at
 heart; who wanted to better his conditions
 in the United States; have uniform laws
 passed in all states looking to a more
 humane treatment of our dumb friend. Of course, as is usual in such movements, a
 good per cent of the directors were wom-
 en- and where woman wills, so be it.
 A few paragraphs taken from the by
 laws will be of interest: c
 The name of this association is The Dog Lovers Protective Association of
 America
 The particular objects for which this corporation is to be formed are to main-
 tain and increase the interest of it's men-
 bers and the public in general in tho
 breeding and raising of dogs; to influence and mould public opinion in respect of
 the care. treatment and welfare of dogs;
 and to protect and uphold the rights and
 interests of it's members and other dog owners. The operations of the associa- ton shall extend throughout the United States of America.
 ''The association shall consist of an
 unlimited number of active, honorary and junior members.
 Any person is eligible to apply for l objects of the association
 The president of the association will soon start an active campaign to encour- age local branches of the parent body. It will greatly benefit any community whera a number of fanciers gather at times to discuss plans and talk dog" Such an organization can take the various phrases of the dog question which comes before our city governing body each year-about muzZles, licenses, humane treatment of animals taken up by the ''dog catcher,'' and all other arguments which are con- tinually coming up on this subject. Let's start a branch in every city in every state; let's look after Rover" "Tige'' and old ''Lead'> in 8 business-like manner. Get in touch with headquarters at 501 Fifth avenue, corner Forty-second of the bill is health and Identification be mailed out Or send in a years dues $1-and become a booster of the dog. The association has drawn up a form caled Standard bill of sale," which will discourage the sale of unhealthy and un- sound dogs and misrepresentation by un- scrupulous dealers. On the reverse side of the bill is health and Identification certificate. which will be useful in case of loss, theft or contest as to ownership of dogs.
 The bill of sale sets forth concisely the terms of sale (not necessarily the price paid) and the representations and war ranties, if any. made by the seller Copies of these bills of sales may be obtained at headquarters of the association This association is now working with authorities of New York city in solving the dog problem of that great metropolis, and in drawing up ordinances covering the 100000 members of the canine family in the worlds greatest city.
 The president of the association, James Gardner Rossman, is a Wall street bank CT, and together with his good wife. are in the game simply because they ''just love dogs" and are desirous to see the
 work they have started extend to all sec 1 tions of the United States.