Sentences with phrase «animal breeders through»

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Did you go through a breeder, an animal shelter adoption?

Nancy says that adopting a pet as opposed to purchasing one from a breeder is an obvious choice, as «one walk through the Tulsa Animal Welfare Shelter answers that question.»

Through volunteer positions with breeders, Brink learned about the lenient regulations for exotic animal ownership that exist in many states, and recognized the immense need to help these animals.

In the bill's current wording, individuals could still purchase animals through local breeders, the internet and other private sales.

There is currently much attention in the media on whether to adopt an animal from a refuge or go through a breeder.

The Animal Rights agenda is committed to stopping breeders altogether through legislation because they believe that breeding animals are being exploited for personal gain.

The BBC documentary, «Pedigree Dogs Exposed,» spotlighted several breeds in which breeders have, through inbreeding, emphasized physical traits over the health of the animals, leading to problems that include cancer, epilepsy, heart disease and difficulty breathing

Some of those may be very well kept large - scale kennels, but I'd suspect that most of the people who would make that statement would not consider a large scale breeder responsible (regardless of how well the animals are kept) or call responsible someone who does not see through the final outcomes for the dogs.

Currently, the regulations only apply to breeders that sell animals through brokers or dealers.

Mass breeders generally sell their animals to pet stores, often through brokers, as well as directly to consumers through classified advertisements in newspapers and on the internet through «buy and sell» websites.

Many commercial breeders advertise or sell directly to consumers through the Internet and do not allow consumers to view their animals in the kennels.

If you suspect a breeder or business involved in animal production is polluting the land, water or air through improper disposal of feces, urine and carcasses (or causing noise pollution due to excessive barking), report it to the Environmental Services Department in your county.

Breeders attempting to sell puppies through registries like the CKC are likely guilty of animal cruelty and potentially deadly living conditions.

A far greater percentage of dogs are unfortunately bought from illegal breeders through unregulated channels where buyers and the animals have few protections.

And that's the rub: Activists claim pet stores frequently purchase animals at a lower price from breeders who then go through «brokers» to conceal the true source of the animals that often develop serious heath issues at a young age.

Animal shelters, rescue groups, vets and breeders all have different roles in helping homeless bunnies so always follow through with research and diligent efforts to make the best bunny match with your family's needs, considerations and care requirements.

Under the federal Animal Welfare Act, the US Department of Agriculture regulates commercial breeders, kennels, and brokers who sell dogs through wholesale channels and sets standards for the use of animals in biomedical and product research, circuses, zoos, and other public animal disAnimal Welfare Act, the US Department of Agriculture regulates commercial breeders, kennels, and brokers who sell dogs through wholesale channels and sets standards for the use of animals in biomedical and product research, circuses, zoos, and other public animal disanimal displays.

Throughout the country, thousands of commercial pet - breeding facilities and backyard breeders produce millions of animals for sale in pet stores and through newspaper ads and internet sites.

Every kennel, shelter, rescue, veterinary clinic, grooming salon, pet shop with live animal sales, breeder, or other animal care facility should have a proper air - purification system to exterminate the bacteria and viruses floating through the air.

Responsible breeders focus on the improvement of conformation, temperament and working abilities in the breed through careful choices of which animals are bred to produce quality animals.

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Throughout the country, thousands of commercial pet - breeding facilities and backyard breeders produce millions of animals for sale in pet stores and through newspaper ads.

Results are to be submitted for certification either through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, or equivalent in a foreign breeder's country of origin.

Breeders work with scientists to reduce the incidence of genetic abnormalities in their breeds, and clubs donate funding for research through the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the Morris Animal Foundation to provide veterinary advances for all dogs - purebred and mixed breed.

The proposed rule was prompted by an audit finding that some large - scale commercial breeders were using the retail pet store definition to sell puppies through the Internet and thus circumventing the purpose of the Animal Welfare Act.

The Anti-Cruelty Society is strongly opposed to the sale of companion animals through pet stores and similar outlets (i.e. puppy mills, internet, and indiscriminate breeders) and encourages pet stores to offer homeless animals for adoption.

«We want to encourage people looking to bring an animal into their lives and homes to consider adopting a homeless pet from a shelter, but consumers who want a specific breed always have the option of adopting through a breed - specific rescue or buying a pet through a non-commercial, responsible breeder.»

In the bill's current wording, individuals could still buy animals through local breeders, the Internet and other private sales.

«Dog men» remark that popularization in the 1980s, created an opportunity for backyard breeders who through abuse, teasing, or «practice» on non-fighting dogs, cats and other small animals or even other humans have caused a problem.

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They may sort through hundreds of shipping manifests to figure out which puppy mills are supplying particular pet stores or which exotic animal breeders are selling to roadside zoos and captive hunt operations.

Breeders who want to prevent stress or injury to valuable animals may not want to put them through the process of a natural mating.

«High volume retail breeders» would no longer be exempt from Animal Welfare Act licensing and other regulation if they sell dogs directly to the public, whether over the internet, telephone or through newspaper ads.

Update September 18, 2013: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has now adopted as a final rule some regulation of breeders that sell directly to the public through ads.

This change would apply to breeders that may sell animals sight unseen through internet, newspaper or other ads so that the purchaser has no opportunity to observe the health of the animal prior to the sale.

These animals suffer through hell, simply because immoral breeders want to turn an easy profit, and because potential dog owners remain ignorant of the horrors of puppy mills.

Only around 15 % of puppies are sold through breeders registered with Australia's peak companion animal breeding associations.

The organization aims to promote the humane treatment of animals through education and legislative efforts, and ensure licensed breeders and brokers stay in compliance with state and federal laws.

Some people acquire their pets from legitimate breeders because they are devoted to a particular breed, unaware that many purebreds are available through breed - specific rescues and animal shelters alike.

The most common ways people get pets include: through the purchase from a pet store or breeder; from an animal shelter or adoption center; being gifted one from another person; or finding one in nature.

PetSmart and Petco routinely carry healthy animals that are strictly obtained through reputable breeders.

The mini fox terrier dog breed is actually called the Toy Fox Terrier, and these dogs can be bought from breeders found through the American Kennel Club website or at the local animal shelter.