Sentences with phrase «commercial animal breeders»

The HSUS's annual Horrible Hundred reports, based on federal and state inspections of commercial animal breeders, provide a window into some of the nation's most retrograde puppy mills.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture regulates commercial animal breeders.

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Meanwhile, the organisms themselves had begun to be packaged as commercial products: In 1941, the breeders at the Jackson Laboratory in Maine received a patent on their line of «JAX Mice» research animals; a year later, the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia trademarked its own line of «WISTARATs.»

The 2011 Oklahoma legislative session started with a bang as animal advocates closely watched four pieces of senate legislation intended to repeal or seriously amend the Commercial Pet Breeders Act, or SB 1712, a law which passed last year in order to regulate Oklahoma's vast unlicensed puppy mill industry.

The term «hobbyist» refers to an individual or an organization who is not a commercial breeder but is (1) actively involved in any nationally recognized, organized animal sport or hobby for a period of at least one year prior to making application; or (2) participates in field trials, owns nationally - recognized breeds used specifically as hunting dogs, participates in hunting activities, has held (and continues to hold) a current valid Oklahoma hunting license and has held such license for at least one year prior to making application; or (3) qualifies as a «rescuer.»

Use e-mail, snail mail and phone calls to let your Legislators know that, as a constituent, you support the proposed rules of the Oklahoma State Board of Commercial Pet Breeders specifically and animal welfare efforts generally.

The movement against commercial - breeding practices began picking up significant momentum by late 2014, after celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey repeatedly spoke out on the issue and groups like the Humane Society shared on social media photos of animals allegedly abused by breeders.

Animal rights activists say exposing puppy mills is going to get even harder, because the USDA recently pulled all inspection records of commercial dog breeders off their website, citing privacy concerns.

Some pet shops make money out of our desire and our wish to share our home with animals - they do this callously and hypocritically, supporting an industry that exploits the animals they sell - commercial breeders.

No one will tolerate animal abuse but many breeders have become ploys of the Animal Rights agenda by attacking commercial kennels, «unethical» breeders, «backyard» breeders, etc.animal abuse but many breeders have become ploys of the Animal Rights agenda by attacking commercial kennels, «unethical» breeders, «backyard» breeders, etc.Animal Rights agenda by attacking commercial kennels, «unethical» breeders, «backyard» breeders, etc. etc..

«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.

Nearly 90 animals from a large commercial breeder in the Estrie region of Quebec are now safe thanks to the Quebec Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Humane Society International, and the Estrie SPA.

Passed in 1966, the Animal Welfare Act states the following requirement, «Any breeder who has more than 3 breeding dogs, and sells puppies for commercial purposes, must have a license issued by the Department of Agriculture.»

In 2014, he supported legislation to prohibit pet stores from selling dogs who come from commercial breeders known as «puppy mills» — large facilities that mass - produce animals for sale.

2) Commercial breeders and accidental owners with no animal husbandry knowledge on the other hand have a bottom line requiring profit and as such are pumping out quantity with ZERO responsibility for what they produce once it leaves their facility.

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.»

Should pet stores be disallowed to sell puppies from breeders, animal advocates say, the number of commercial breeding facilities will shrink.

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.

As the report shows, even breeders with a history of Animal Welfare Act violations can still be allowed to operate, which is why it is so difficult «shut down» commercial breeding operations.

The federal law on what is a commercial breeder is set out in the Animal Welfare Act.

If you've been following the attempts to revamp the state's Dog Law as it pertains to puppy mills, this tactic is all too familiar and underscores the power of an agricultural community that now encompasses commercial dog breeders and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association. By banding together these farm and animal related special interest groups, and their lobbyists, have held hostage the will of the majority of Pennsylvanians who realize that the state's laws, especially as they pertain to dogs, are largely antiquated and ineffective.

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.

Commercial breeders must display their registration to the public and also this sign: Â «THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE ON ALL OF OUR DOGS AND PUPPIES: THE ANIMAL»S DATE OF BIRTH; CITY / TOWN AND STATE OF BIRTH; THE DATE (insert name of the commercial dog breeder) RECEIVED THE ANIMAL; THE ANIMAL»S COMPLETE VACCINATION, DEWORMING, MEDICATION, AND TREATMENT RECORDS; AND THE ANIMAL»S 15 DAY WARRANCommercial breeders must display their registration to the public and also this sign: Â «THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE ON ALL OF OUR DOGS AND PUPPIES: THE ANIMAL»S DATE OF BIRTH; CITY / TOWN AND STATE OF BIRTH; THE DATE (insert name of the commercial dog breeder) RECEIVED THE ANIMAL; THE ANIMAL»S COMPLETE VACCINATION, DEWORMING, MEDICATION, AND TREATMENT RECORDS; AND THE ANIMAL»S 15 DAY WARRANcommercial dog breeder) RECEIVED THE ANIMAL; THE ANIMAL»S COMPLETE VACCINATION, DEWORMING, MEDICATION, AND TREATMENT RECORDS; AND THE ANIMAL»S 15 DAY WARRANTY».

Tennessee state Sen. Doug Jackson says the conditions at the Hickman County, Tennessee puppy mill of Patricia Adkisson were abhorrent enough to prompt him to introduce S.B. 258 (H.B. 386 in the House), a bill that would require licensing of commercial dog and cat breeders, establish regulatory control over these breeders, Â and also offer protections for consumers purchasing these animals as pets.

This bill also makes it an offense for a commercial breeder to kill or destroy a companion animal by any means other than euthanasia performed by a licensed veterinarian.

A «commercial breeder» is a person who possesses or maintains at least 20 female dogs or cats with the purpose of selling their offspring as companion animals.

(1) The applicant or the responsible officer of the applicant is of good moral character; (2) An inspection has been made of the premises and a finding is made that it conforms to this bill and is a suitable place in which to conduct the commercial breeder's business; (3) The commercial breeder has a valid sales tax registration number and is in good standing with the Tennessee department of revenue; and (4) The licensee has never been convicted of any criminal offense against an animal.

Applicant is convicted of violating the Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act more than three times;

Animal rights proponents have long argued these large commercial breeders provide terrible living conditions for animals.

When this chapter in animal welfare is finally closed, it will be noted that the failure of commercial breeders and the unwillingness of the agricultural lobbies to address the flagrant abuse inherent in the puppy mill trade led to recourse to the ultimate agents of change, public opinion and the market place.

State of Oklahoma Oklahoma Animal Cruelty Statutes — Department of Agriculture Oklahoma Cruelty Statutes — Animal Legal and Historical Center Oklahoma State Board of Commercial Pet Breeders Oklahoma Municode — look up ordinances for all cities in Oklahoma Breed - Specific Legislation is NOT LEGAL in Oklahoma.

Proposed as a revision to the state's Pet Purchase Protection Act, the year - old law hailed nationally as a tough check on puppy mills, the Senate - approved bill sought to also prohibit kennels, shelters or animal rescue organizations from purchasing dogs or cats from the commercial breeders.

Laws that regulate commercial breeding require breeders to be licensed and inspected, and create minimum standards of care for the animals.

Encinitas» ordinance states: «The council finds the sale of dogs and cats from commercial breeders contributes to the proliferation of homeless or unwanted animals that end up in public animal shelters or humane societies.»

The fact that a commercial dog breeder may have tens or hundreds of adult dogs for the purpose of breeding each and making money (i.e., economic gain) does not allow that business owner or operator to «view» these animals differently and, therefore, justify substandard, neglectful or cruel treatment.

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

«Commercial breeder» means a person who possesses or has an ownership interest in animals and is engaged in the business of breeding animals for sale or for exchange in return for consideration, and who possesses ten or more adult intact animals and whose animals produce more than five total litters of puppies or kittens per year.

Encinitas resident and animal advocate Laurie Michaels said there are currently no pet stores in Encinitas selling animals from commercial breeders, but this vote sets an example for other cities.

But, less than two months before the ban took effect, city council members voted again, this time to repeal the ban and continue to allow stores within the city to procure and sell animals from large - scale commercial breeders, better known as puppy and kitten mills.

An effort that animal rescuers began more than a decade ago to buy dogs for $ 5 or $ 10 apiece from commercial breeders has become a nationwide shadow market that today sees some rescuers, fueled by internet fundraising, paying breeders $ 5,000 or more for a dog.

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.

Anyone who raises more than two litters or 20 animals in a year is considered a commercial breeder and, like pet stores, comes under Florida's Pet Lemon Law.

Most pet stores get their animals from commercial breeders located in the Midwest.

The public records were not only a useful tool for animal advocacy groups, but also for journalist covering animal welfare issues and even pet store owners looking to check the records of commercial breeders.

Well, those records, which include thousands of inspection reports for thousands of facilities like zoos, laboratories and commercial breeders, have been used to ensure that responsible parties toe the line when it comes to caring for the animals in these facilities.

Animal advocates want pet stores to stop selling animals from commercial breeders and, instead, start stocking animals that come from rescue and shelter operations.

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Currently, the AWA applies only to commercial kennels that sell puppies to pet stores, but a lawsuit by the Doris Day Animal League could result in the addition of all breeders who have more than three intact female dogs to the law.

We all know the USDA will do nothing about the large commercial breeders who's animals never touch the ground, are never held or loved, and will die without ever knowing any type of happiness.

The US Congress defined «commercial breeder» in the Animal Welfare Act as «persons who derive a substantial portion of their income from the sale of dogs and cats for pets.»