Only about 1500 dog breeders would be affected by this change along with a few
breeders of other animals.
Not exact matches
The cattle
breeders also need to invest in their cattle rearing business; they should buy land and accommodate their
animals instead
of moving them from one place to the
other.
This discovery may help biologists better understand how cattle and
other mammals evolved, as well as help
animal breeders and farmers better maintain and enhance fertility in the cattle industry, said Wansheng Liu, associate professor
of animal genomics, Penn State.
If we, who so deeply care for them, do not use the appropriate words to speak and act on their behalf, to educate
others, to free them from the outdated and cruel paradigm
of animal ownership,
animal exploitation there can be no doubt that our nation's puppy mills, backyard
breeders, laboratories, factory farms and slaughter houses will not do so for us.
We can not promise any benefits to your horse or
other animals from your taking part in this clinical trial; however, possible benefits include lowering the incidence
of this common eye cancer in Haflinger, Belgian, Percheron, Appaloosa, and Arabian Horses, helping
breeders to make informed mating decisions, and better prediction
of the risk
of developing disease for earlier diagnosis and treatment.
The ordinance does have an exemption for small «backyard»
breeders and those who raise dogs and cats at their home or business, AZCentral.com reports, yet it also bans the use
of «
animals as prizes» at carnivals and amusement parks, which includes goldfish, insects, bunnies, and
other critters (another nice piece
of news to hear!).
There are as yet, no laws in the UK governing the kinds
of deformities
breeders can create in dogs or
other animals.
And
animal advocates and
others were raising a stink about the Kennel Club judges awarding best in breed to a German shepherd who would have been a walking exemplar
of the direction
breeders had long been trying to take the breed in — that slinky appearance, with a sloped back and hind legs that seem to trail far behind the rest
of the
animal.
Other situations are cases
of breeders who want to dump a large group
of animals who have not been cared for and have been know to have serious health issues.»
«This ordinance represents an important step toward ridding our nation
of the cruelty
of puppy mills and
other commercial assembly - line
animal breeders,» Councilman Jeffrey Prang said.
U.S. federal law under the
Animal Welfare Act allows
breeders to keep
animals in cages with wire flooring that are stacked on top
of each
other.
Volusia's 14 - member task force, created in March, is made up
of animal - control board members, humane society directors, cat
breeders, veterinarians, feral - cat caregivers, a county health department employee and
other concerned citizens.
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The task force - which was created in March 1997 by the county's
animal control board - was made up
of animal control officers, feral cat feeders, a veterinarian, cat
breeders, humane society directors, a health department spokeswoman and
other residents.
Sordyl began organizing the rally against The Family Puppy, owned by John and Debbie Stottele, focusing on «the fact that The Family Puppy and their
other chain stores, The Family
of Pets, continues to work with brokers and mass - producing commercial
breeders whom the USDA (United States Department
of Agriculture) has cited for violations
of the
Animal Welfare Act.»
This month I've been thinking about how to create positive, lasting change for companion
animals who are suffering at the hands
of puppy millers, backyard
breeders, and
others who sell dogs and cats for profit with complete disregard for their health, safety, and well - being.
The American Veterinary Medical Association is concerned after the U. S. Department
of Agriculture removed from its website inspection reports, regulatory correspondence and
other information involving compliance with the
Animal Welfare Act by commercial dog
breeders and facilities such as zoos and research labs.
Desexing exemptions should be provided only if
breeders with permits are supplying the
animals to
other breeders with government permits (
of purebreds, and mixed breeds) who abide by responsible breeding standards and guidelines.
However, as with any mixed breeding, you are likely to get a dog that exhibits the characteristics
of one breed over the
other, especially if the
breeders are not using 100 % purebred
animals in the first place.
These public records, funded by taxpayers, help consumers find out more about the
animal welfare records
of commercial dog
breeders, horse trainers and owners, roadside zoos, research laboratories and
other facilities.
Inspections could only be conducted by state employees, and
breeders must be given an opportunity to correct violations. Inspectors would be required to report violations
of animal cruelty or
other laws to the local authorities.Â
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of the art, web - based advertising for cat
breeders to feature their kittens and
other animals for sale directly to the public.
The ASPCA and
other animal welfare groups claim the way dogs are kept at some
breeders - where they are producing hundreds
of puppies at a time - cause chronic physical ailments, genetic defects or fear
of humans.
Humane Canada strongly cautions against using the internet as the source
of a companion
animal without carrying out reference checks, extensive telephone interviews and
other methods
of ensuring the source is a responsible
breeder or shelter.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier owner /
breeder / exhibitor shall NEVER, under any circumstances, condone, support, or ignore the practice
of pitting a dog against any
other animals in a fight for pleasure or profit.
Some trainers, behaviorists, owners,
breeders and shelters use temperament testing as a way to assess the temperament
of an individual dog as a candidate for adoption, therapy or assistance
animal work, search and rescue, or
other purposes.
Sacramento is joining more than 200
other cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and Austin by passing the new legislation which was designed to target puppy mills and backyard
breeders, and also to cut down on the vast number
of animals that are euthanized in area shelters every year.
You can check
other animal shelters at Petfinder.com, look for a breed rescue in your area (type in your city, the breed you are looking for, and «rescue» into your search engine), and also take the time to go to a dog show and visit with some
of the
breeders that are showing the type
of dog you are interested in.
This included: pressure on Defra and
other bodies to supply long term funding for the Dog Advisory Council; extending the Council's powers so that it becomes an independent regulatory body; compulsory microchipping; the licensing
of breeders who breed 3 litters or more a year; the KC to adopt the Advisory Council's Breeding Standard; improved education
of the general public including
Animal Welfare as part
of the core curriculum
of schools; the Defra Code
of Practice for the Welfare
of Dogs to include breeding and genetic welfare issues; endorsement
of the RSPCA Puppy Contract by all stakeholders.
Animal advocates, on the
other hand, believe this new law will help shut down inhumane
breeders, in addition to removing competition for
breeders who do place a priority on the health and well - being
of their dogs.
Dogs were acquired from a variety
of sources; the most common were friends or relatives (30 %),
breeders (25 %), public or private
animal shelter (15 %), with the remainder (less than 10 % each) coming from a breed rescue group, a newspaper advertisement, found as stray, being born at home, acquired from a pet store, and rare
other sources (Fig. 1).
Upgrade the current commercial dog
breeder law, requiring larger enclosures that have solid flooring and are not stacked Require that commercial
breeders provide basic care, including constant access to exercise areas, nutritious food and potable water, socialization with humans and
other dogs, regular and proper veterinary care, and more Require those selling 15 or more dogs in Ohio each year, regardless
of where they are located, to also adhere to Ohio's humane standards Hobby
breeders (defined as
breeders with fewer than 8 female breeding dogs) as well as
animal shelters and rescue groups are exempt from coverage.
That permit would be required in addition to
other breeder license requirements.The ordinance, given final approval by commissioners last week, also includes a stiffening
of fines for various violations
of the
animal code.The revisions, the first to the code in years, were aimed at reducing the number
of abandoned and stray
animals in town.
It is not the only way these
breeders sell their dogs, but the Arizona Humane Society fields hundreds
of complaints each year about
breeders selling their
animals on roadsides and
other public places.
Adopting saves lives, keeps money out
of the pockets
of backyard
breeders and puppy mill owners AND helps make room for the
other animals that also need rescue.
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 dis
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 dis
animal displays.
Reducing the numbers
of helpless
animals who come into this world, only to have their lives ended by suffocating to death under a pile
of other dead and dying dogs, warrants spaying and neutering
of all but those
of legitimate
breeders, and those are very few.
When talking with
breeders, inform them
of any
other pets in the house, or
animals, (horses, etc.) that may come in contact with the dog.
This is why it is best to pick a Perro de Presa Canario puppy from a reliable
breeder that does not keeps the dogs separated and away from human contact or contact with
other animals, raising them in an environment where they are taught with different people,
animals, and surroundings from their very first days
of life.
Reputable
breeders keep careful records about the lineage
of their
animals and so can breed dogs selectively to improve their health, temperament, appearance, and
other qualities.
Nothing is perfect but I fully agree with more controlled and limited breeding
of all cats and dogs by responsible, reputable
breeders to reduce the overall population, spaying and neutering all
other dogs and cats and expanding the foster program, and helping some groups to become a sanctuary themselves to help those
animals that are harder to adopt have a quality place to stay (following in the footsteps
of the Best Friends model) until they are adopted,
other programs that train some
of these dogs to be therapy dogs, search and rescue dogs, dogs to help the handicapped, police dogs, etc..
Neither did I see yet that Winograd had formed the No Kill Advocacy Center as the hub
of what might be called a fundamentalist no - kill cult, around which would revolve a constellation
of «crazy cat ladies,» «rescue angels,» «pit pushers,» dog - and - cat
breeders,
other chronic critics
of humane institutions with their own hidden economic agendas, and
animal hoarders, for whom the sole criteria by which
animal shelters and
animal control agencies are to be judged is the «live release rate.»
Animal Folks (our research arm) has also used these documents when filing complaints with local law enforcement against dog breeders, pet stores, or other entities suspected of animal cr
Animal Folks (our research arm) has also used these documents when filing complaints with local law enforcement against dog
breeders, pet stores, or
other entities suspected
of animal cr
animal cruelty.
The documents are also used when filing complaints with the USDA to request revocation
of a
breeder's license, enforcement
of the
Animal Welfare Act or
other related noncompliance issues.
They can happily get on with
other animals if brought up with them but Bullmastiffs
of the same sex rarely get on once they reach sexual maturity and a reputable
breeder will usually not sell two puppies
of the same sex to one household.
Humane Society
of Tulsa is also equipped and experienced in handling large scale
animal rescue including hoarding cases, commercial
breeder closings, defunct
animal shelters or
other situations.
In order to be granted the Canine Care Certified designation,
breeders will: • Participate in independent, third - party audits conducted by a recognized
animal care auditing authority; • Be transparent in their operations with auditors, and allow access whenever safe and feasible to retail and business customers, as well as to consumers; • Consider increased transparency and engagement with buyers by providing
other means
of access to their operations, such as live video streams; and • Participate in certification renewal annually or no less than every second year.
Helping Persian Cats network
of dedicated volunteers rescues primarily Persians, Himalayans Exotic Shorthairs, Scottish Folds and
other breed cats, from local
animal shelters in the Southern California area, and from private owners in special circumstances, and from
breeders who are no longer able to care for their cats.
But the stores sell
other, smaller live
animals, many from out -
of - state
breeders.
We drove off, panicked and despondent over having to leave all those tortured
animals behind, and aching for the thousands
of others who, we now realized, were being abused by
breeders across the country.