Dr. Kendrick is a voice for the profession as well as a
    voice for the people. Her legislative work includes presentations and testimony on
    the hill on regulatory issues, animal issues and  human health issues. She is a sought
    after source as legislators make their way through regulatory laws and changes in a variety
    of issues from the health care  system to  farming methods. Her clear, precise well
    documented  fact sheets on the issues are greatly appreciated and respected by members
    of the legislative committees and their staff.
    Her testimony is eagerly  sought on issues both regulatory and health for animals and
    humans alike. Her expertise as a zoonotic expert has been relied upon and is welcomed by
    both sides of the aisle.
Legislation
"The key to democracy is education, advocation and legislation"
Dr. Chery F. Kendrick
    Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It is wonderful to be here with you this
    evening. We are in the midst of a wonderful time in our history. Have government that
    is responsive to concerns about the health of the environment, health of humans and
    health of animals. We have for the first time in many years a feeling that our voices
    can be heard and that the system truly can work.
    We have in this country a wonderful system- a two party system.  This system  
    provides ways to interact with the lawmakers through  the legislature. We therefore
    can effect rules, effect governing  by legislation as well as the vote. And indeed we
    proved what the vote of the people can achieve. Don't stop though as there is much
    work yet to be done. We need to enact good legislation to effect change. Change in
    the energy system, change for the good of the environment, change for the good of
    the planet, and change that is good for all creatures human and animals alike. If you
    want change then you must participate in the system.
    Exercise your right to vote. Be a part of the legislative process. Research issues
    important to you and get that information to the law makers. Let them know your
    concerns as a constituent, a member of
    a group as a citizen, and  as a concerned person. The system is set
    up to be accessible to ALL!Take advantage of these wonderful democratic principles-
    the methods of law making that make this country so great:

    advocate
    educate
    legislate


    these my friends and colleagues, are the tools to use  to make
    a long lasting and meaningful difference. If you are not part of the solution
    then you are part of the problem."

    Dr. Chery F. Kendrick
    July 2009
     Gulf Coast Updates

            An interesting  letter  from the FDA came across my
    desk today regarding testing that occurred to determine that it
    was indeed safe to re-open some of the gulf coast waters to
    fishing...
    I take issue with not only the method of collection but the
    incredibly small number and species tested as well as methods
    used...let me know what you think by emailing to:
    DocChery@charter.net

Click the link below to read  the notice:
Testing to re-open gulf coast waterways to commercial fishing
Pictures from the Gulf clean-up

    As those who know me can affirm, i am adamant about feeding high quality well
    documented as to origin feedstuffs for my fur kids- i am disheartened though by the
    lack of oversight of many of these companies in spite of what they tell you on their
    web sites. Please click on following link for latest testing information and health
    problems associated with Blue Buffalo dog food:


        
  Blue Buffalo dog food linked to serious medical problems