Establish standards
for care that are no more stringent than United States Department of Agriculture specifications
for the humane handling,
care, and treatment of dogs and
cats; (this means USDA rules are the maximum in standards, as opposed to the present Act where USDA rules are the minimum in standards) How many ways do we need to explain to you that means the Dept. of Ag will not be able to write rules in excess of USDA standards which by most reputable breeders are absolute minimum standards by which they
exceed?
As noted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and evident nationwide, the supply of dogs and
cats exceeds the capacity of our society to
care for them.