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Monday, February 28, 2005

Nothing Better to Do 

When city councils are debating issues like this, you know that the city no longer needs a council... everything of real importance has been decided.

Leaders in this tiny city known for its progressive views are seeking to ban cosmetic surgery - for pets.

West Hollywood's mayor plans to introduce a motion Monday that would prohibit ear cropping, tail docking, debarking, defanging and other surgical procedures performed on animals for "noncurative" reasons.

Such procedures, supporters say, hurt the animals to satisfy their owners' tastes. Already law in many European countries, the ban would be the first of its kind in the United States, said Mayor John Duran.

It's not the first time this 2-square-mile city surrounded by Los Angeles and Beverly Hills championed animal rights.

It already has laws forbidding cat declawing and designating its residents as pet guardians rather than pet owners. Last year, the city started regulating pet-grooming companies by mandating that animals have fresh water and local businesses report injuries related to grooming within 24 hours.

Does anyone else think it somewhat ironic that a city located at the heart of silicone breast hell (or heaven depending on your taste) would choose to make any statement on cosmetic surgery? Hattip to The Agitator for the link... who said:

I'm on board with this one. Nothing says "tacky" like a Schiperkee with six double-Ds.

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