Sentences with phrase «commercial dog breeding kennels»

HB 2525 and 2532 [which will improve conditions and treatment for dogs in commercial dog breeding kennels in PA] have passed the state House of Representatives and now move on to the Senate.

In the first 6 or 7 years of our existence the majority of our dogs came from dog auctions in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and other states, where unwanted dogs from commercial dog breeding kennels are sold.

Working closely with the Bureau of Dog Law, he provides advice to their Dog Wardens about commercial dog breeding kennels throughout the commonwealth and the dogs they keep.

Here is a summary: Large - scale commercial dog breeding kennels are defined as facilities housing more than 15 intact female adult dogs for breeding.

In hearings last week puppy millers all but admitted it is not profitable to operate a commercial dog breeding kennel that includes humane care and treatment.

In 2007, a large commercial dog breeding kennel in Morrison County, Minnesota, applied for a permit to house up to 600 adult dogs with the intent to produce unlimited puppies.

Not exact matches

Her session will focus on describing the pet industry and Purdue's efforts to establish science - based dog breeding guidelines for the commercial kennels in the country.

This almost 70 page report contains information that those heavily involved in advocacy won't find surprising — it's what we've been trying to raise awareness about for years BUT... for those who have denied that dogs in large scale commercial breeding kennels ARE N'T neglected, aren't denied vet care and aren't suffering, we'll let's just say that we now have official confirmation that the facts, as we've presented them, are indeed true. This report reaffirms the dismal conditions the breeder dogs have now had to endure for DECADES.

First of all, it's rare that a humane officer is called to a commercial breeding kennel for the purpose of evaluating dogs during a routine kennel inspection. Secondly, and most importantly, Section 5511 of the Crimes Code is clear: a dog need not be «near death» in order to exhibit signs of abuse, cruelty or neglect or to be deserving of the protections offered by state law.

The Alliance played a leading role in the passage of the Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA), which requires the licensing, inspection and promulgation of standards of care for dogs and cats housed in commercial pet breeding facilities, pet stores, kennels, and animal shelters.

Strader stresses while National Mill Dog Rescue will not turn away any animal in need, its primary mission is rescuing dogs from commercial breeding kennels.

The legislation was a response to appalling conditions in many large commercial breeding kennels, where dogs spent most of their working lives inside cramped wire cages, stacked one atop the other, and got little grooming, veterinary care or exercise.

A kennel not meeting the definition of «commercial kennel» where dogs are kept or bred by their owner, for the purpose of hunting, tracking and exhibiting in dog shows, performance events or field and obedience trials.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a press release this afternoon announcing the reinstatement of its searchable online database that includes inspection reports for commercial dog - breeding kennels.

The film focuses on interviews with prominent animal advocates, organization leaders, and individuals who have been affected by commercial dog breeding and have worked hard to protect animals in or from these kennels.

The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) records show that this kennel housed 133 adult dogs and 110 puppies in June of 2008, which indicates it is a commercial breeding operation.

Since most of the dogs we save from dog auctions and / or commercial breeding kennels have lived their lives in cages before they came into Luv A Chin Rescue, they need to spend a little time in a foster home.

On April 9, 2012 authorities removed over 350 dogs from a commercial breeding kennel in Allegan County that had spiraled out of control.

There are differences across the State as to what constitutes humane dog and cat breeding, as witnessed by some counties who have chosen to restrict large commercial breeding kennels within their area versus other counties who approve large commercial kennels with unlimited puppy production.

Commercial breeders seldom participate in dog shows and other events or belong to breed or kennel clubs.

The number one problem plaguing the commercial dog - breeding world is the large number of commercial kennels that operate in violation of the AWA without being licensed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Visit the Candace Croney Research Group page on the Welfare of Breeding Dogs in Commercial Kennels for more.

American Kennel Club (AKC) is an American association of pure bred dog enthusiasts and a lobbying, industry - funded organization for commercial dog breeders.

By 2005, Havens was producing 35 hybrids, and his Puppy Haven Kennel was one of nation's largest commercial dog - breeding operations, part of a $ 14 billion - a-year American industry turned upside down by the craze for «designer dogs.»

The Professional Dog Breeders Association and the American Canine Association — the primary breed registry for commercial kennels - have refused multiple requests over the past three years to take this reporter to a commercial breeding facility.

Commercial kennels often produce many breeds of dogs.

The AWA does not cover commercial breeders who sell directly to the public, and many animal welfare advocates believe that additional regulations are needed to assure buyers that breeding dogs and puppies are treated properly in these kennels.

As a result, publicity campaigns highlight kennels where dozens or hundreds of dogs are kept in poor conditions, but the bills themselves often target responsible hobby and commercial breeders with far fewer breeding dogs.

Recently, on her television show Oprah Winfrey played video showing dogs kept in squalid conditions at commercial breeding kennels in Lancaster County visited by Bill Smith of Main Line Animal Rescue and reporter Lisa Ling.

Commercial kennels that breed and sell dogs to dealers or pet stores or sell more than 60 dogs per year, would in addition be subject to these requirements: Â

12/01/10 - NBC4i - Advocates Pushing To Get Dog Auctions Banned in Ohio 11/29/10 - Columbus Dispatch - Advocates pushing state to ban dog auctions 11/15/10 - The News - Herald - Petitioners pushing to ban Ohio dog auctions 10/04/10 - Animal Law Coalition - Ohio Giving Commercial Dog Breeders a Pass on Taxes 09/27/10 - The News - Herald - Feds: Some Ohio kennels «problematic» 09/27/10 - The News - Herald - Coalition wants to see improper «puppy mills,» «dog auctuions» regulated in Ohio 09/01/10 - USA Today - Animal activists» start - ups help pets, inspire people 07/29/10 - WKBN.com - Activists: Ban Dog Auctions in Ohio 07/29/10 - The Vindicator - Group vows a fight with bite to ban dog auctions Excerpt from this article: NORTH LIMA — Dr. Donald Allen, a Boardman veterinarian (and Ohio Farm Bureau member), said he's dealt with pets bred in puppy mills and sold at dog auctions for yeaDog Auctions Banned in Ohio 11/29/10 - Columbus Dispatch - Advocates pushing state to ban dog auctions 11/15/10 - The News - Herald - Petitioners pushing to ban Ohio dog auctions 10/04/10 - Animal Law Coalition - Ohio Giving Commercial Dog Breeders a Pass on Taxes 09/27/10 - The News - Herald - Feds: Some Ohio kennels «problematic» 09/27/10 - The News - Herald - Coalition wants to see improper «puppy mills,» «dog auctuions» regulated in Ohio 09/01/10 - USA Today - Animal activists» start - ups help pets, inspire people 07/29/10 - WKBN.com - Activists: Ban Dog Auctions in Ohio 07/29/10 - The Vindicator - Group vows a fight with bite to ban dog auctions Excerpt from this article: NORTH LIMA — Dr. Donald Allen, a Boardman veterinarian (and Ohio Farm Bureau member), said he's dealt with pets bred in puppy mills and sold at dog auctions for yeadog auctions 11/15/10 - The News - Herald - Petitioners pushing to ban Ohio dog auctions 10/04/10 - Animal Law Coalition - Ohio Giving Commercial Dog Breeders a Pass on Taxes 09/27/10 - The News - Herald - Feds: Some Ohio kennels «problematic» 09/27/10 - The News - Herald - Coalition wants to see improper «puppy mills,» «dog auctuions» regulated in Ohio 09/01/10 - USA Today - Animal activists» start - ups help pets, inspire people 07/29/10 - WKBN.com - Activists: Ban Dog Auctions in Ohio 07/29/10 - The Vindicator - Group vows a fight with bite to ban dog auctions Excerpt from this article: NORTH LIMA — Dr. Donald Allen, a Boardman veterinarian (and Ohio Farm Bureau member), said he's dealt with pets bred in puppy mills and sold at dog auctions for yeadog auctions 10/04/10 - Animal Law Coalition - Ohio Giving Commercial Dog Breeders a Pass on Taxes 09/27/10 - The News - Herald - Feds: Some Ohio kennels «problematic» 09/27/10 - The News - Herald - Coalition wants to see improper «puppy mills,» «dog auctuions» regulated in Ohio 09/01/10 - USA Today - Animal activists» start - ups help pets, inspire people 07/29/10 - WKBN.com - Activists: Ban Dog Auctions in Ohio 07/29/10 - The Vindicator - Group vows a fight with bite to ban dog auctions Excerpt from this article: NORTH LIMA — Dr. Donald Allen, a Boardman veterinarian (and Ohio Farm Bureau member), said he's dealt with pets bred in puppy mills and sold at dog auctions for yeaDog Breeders a Pass on Taxes 09/27/10 - The News - Herald - Feds: Some Ohio kennels «problematic» 09/27/10 - The News - Herald - Coalition wants to see improper «puppy mills,» «dog auctuions» regulated in Ohio 09/01/10 - USA Today - Animal activists» start - ups help pets, inspire people 07/29/10 - WKBN.com - Activists: Ban Dog Auctions in Ohio 07/29/10 - The Vindicator - Group vows a fight with bite to ban dog auctions Excerpt from this article: NORTH LIMA — Dr. Donald Allen, a Boardman veterinarian (and Ohio Farm Bureau member), said he's dealt with pets bred in puppy mills and sold at dog auctions for yeadog auctuions» regulated in Ohio 09/01/10 - USA Today - Animal activists» start - ups help pets, inspire people 07/29/10 - WKBN.com - Activists: Ban Dog Auctions in Ohio 07/29/10 - The Vindicator - Group vows a fight with bite to ban dog auctions Excerpt from this article: NORTH LIMA — Dr. Donald Allen, a Boardman veterinarian (and Ohio Farm Bureau member), said he's dealt with pets bred in puppy mills and sold at dog auctions for yeaDog Auctions in Ohio 07/29/10 - The Vindicator - Group vows a fight with bite to ban dog auctions Excerpt from this article: NORTH LIMA — Dr. Donald Allen, a Boardman veterinarian (and Ohio Farm Bureau member), said he's dealt with pets bred in puppy mills and sold at dog auctions for yeadog auctions Excerpt from this article: NORTH LIMA — Dr. Donald Allen, a Boardman veterinarian (and Ohio Farm Bureau member), said he's dealt with pets bred in puppy mills and sold at dog auctions for yeadog auctions for years.

Michigan authorities have intervened in at least two such facilities in the past two years, obtaining more than 350 dogs from a single breeding kennel that had «spiraled out of control» and 120 dogs from another commercial breeder.

Minnesota was one of the last states in the nation to pass a state law to license and regulate commercial dog and cat breeders (for those states with breeding kennels).

Does Flooring Substrate Impact Kennel and Dog Cleanliness in Commercial Breeding Facilities?

A puppy mill is a commercial breeding kennel that mass - produces dogs in usually cramped, crude, filthy conditions for resale.

The dogs who compete in professional dog shows are registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), and while dog shows and the AKC don't outright promote puppy mills, the AKC has been known to fight pieces of legislation focused on regulating the commercial breeding industry and protecting animals.

Proposition B promotes the humane treatment of dogs in Missouri's large - scale commercial dog kennels, which will improve the lives of dogs by requiring large - scale breeding operations to limit the number of breeding female dogs to 50, as well as provide each dog with common sense standards such as sufficient food and clean water, regular veterinary care, adequate housing and space, and access to regular exercise.