Eric Morelli - State Assembly - District 3
Thank you for your interest in my campaign. Below are my responses’ to you questionnaire.
* Do you or anyone in your immediate family own a dog, cat, ferret, etc.?
Yes
* Is your animal spayed or neutered?
Yes
* Do you support any animal rescue organizations or shelters?
Yes
* Do you or anyone in your immediate family hunt, with or without a dog?
No
* Do you philosophically support any animal rights or animal protection organizations? If so,
please identify the organizations.
N/A
* Do any animal rights or animal protection organizations endorse you as a candidate or financially support your
campaign?
No
* Should Spaying or Neutering of an animal be controlled by the government through legislation or should it be left
between a veterinarian and their client to decide?
NO. It should be between A veterinarian and their client.
* Do you believe in ownership of your animal or guardianship where you do not own your animals – you are strictly a
caretaker?
I believe that an animal is part of your family. They should be treated as such.
* Do you support the states' prerogatives to manage their resident wildlife populations and
establish local hunting regulations, without federal interference?
Yes. The states' know the wilderness/wildlife around them better than the Federal Government.
* Do you believe in peoples rights to own (responsibly) any animal of their choice,
regardless of species: exotic or domestic?
I do But it MUST be responsibly. Too many people will choose an animal they can not handle. It is those that
give others a bad name.
* Do you believe it is okay to discriminate against exotic animal owners through unfair bans?
I do not believe in discrimination of any kind.
* What is your position on the following animal and/or hunting related issues?
a) Hunting, including the use of hunting dogs
I am for Hunting, to include the use of Dogs.
b) Fishing
Everyone should learn how to fish.
c) Animal medical research
I am undecided on this as of yet.
d) Animal ownership and breeding (including pets, livestock, research animals
Animal breeding is natural and vital. It is a necessary action.
Eric Morelli - State Assembly - District 3