Sentences with phrase «companion animal breeders»

Contact Animal Law Coalition for information about how your state can collect sales and other taxes from commercial companion animal breeders.

Compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations and local ordinances applicable to companion animal breeders and dealers as defined by such laws; building, zoning, environmental and health & safety codes, and a requirement that any violation of such laws, regulations or ordinances shall constitute a nuisance.

That means companion animal breeders and dealers as well as shelters.

Companion animal breeders have to muddle about without the economic incentives that spur great scientific advances.

Therefore, we should advise companion animal breeders and caregivers of the potential for genetically susceptible littermates and relatives to be at increased risk for similar adverse vaccine reactions (Dodds, 1997, 1999, 2001).

Not exact matches

We understand the challenges that breeders and their companion animals face, so we consider it our responsibility to aid them in any way possible to make the process run more smoothly.

Even while a number of U.S. residents already opt to adopt rather than shop for their feline and canine companions, a large majority still choose to go for animals from breeders, whether full bred or a designer mix.

Although the Boston terrier was originally used for hunting rats, in recent decades breeders have focused on creating a good companion animal.

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.

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.

The first step is to always adopt your animal companions, and never shop — not even from a «responsible breeder.»

On May 21, 2015, federal judge Matthew F. Kennelly upheld the Cook County Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance against a challenge from two area pet stores, Happiness is Pets and Petland, and the Missouri Pet Breeders Association.

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.

Without this interaction, it is difficult for prospective companion animal owners to determine the type of breeder or shelter with which they are dealing.

As you know my position has always been that when someone has companion animals and they are licensed, have parmanent ID, spayed and nuetered (unless you are an ethical breeder), are well socialized and cared for and don't create a threat or a nuisance in the community then it is none of the goverment's business what or how many you have.

Given the following well documented facts, there is NO reason for anyone to buy a companion animal from a puppy mill, backyard breeder or pet store:

Foley, C.W; Lasley, J.F. and Osweiler, G.D., «Abnormalities of Companion animals: Analysis of Heritabliliy», Iowa University Press, Ames, Iowa, 1979 Hutt, Fred, Genetics for Dog Breeders, WH.

Foley, C.W; Lasley, J.F. and Osweiler, G.D., «Abnormalities of Companion animals: Analysis of Heritabliliy», Iowa University Press, Ames, Iowa, 1979 Hutchinson, Robert, «Breeders Symposium», Sponsored by IAMS Company, Hotel Pennsylvania, NY, NY February 10, 2001.

In short, I think it's cruel to create any further demand for companion dogs from breeders, but I also think it's only natural and correct that we feel and enact compassion towards those poor companion animals who are already here.

Join with us, responsible small breeders, those who love their animal companions, and the AKC to Protect ALL OF OUR RIGHTS TO HAVE ANIMALS AS PART OF OUR FAMILY AND WHERE YOU ARE ABLE TO ADOPT THEM FROM!!

Adopting a Companion Animal Too many healthy, adoptable animals are euthanized in our nation's shelters while puppy mills and backyard breeders continue to crank out huge numbers of animals for sale.

Why is it that our taxpayer dollars are spent killing adoptable animals while breeders continue to breed puppies and an entire, money - making industry exists to bring more companion animals onto a planet already overcrowded with companion animals?

For Companion Animals (e.g., dogs, cats, exotic birds, pet rabbits, pot - bellied pigs): Report those persons holding an Animal Protection License issued by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (or those that should be licensed) to the Animal Protection Division at 404-656-4914, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m. Animal shelters, rescue groups and humane societies that house animals, pet breeders, pet dealers, pet shops, pet groomers, kennels, aviaries all require an Animal Protection License which must be prominently displayed at each licensed place of buAnimals (e.g., dogs, cats, exotic birds, pet rabbits, pot - bellied pigs): Report those persons holding an Animal Protection License issued by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (or those that should be licensed) to the Animal Protection Division at 404-656-4914, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m. Animal shelters, rescue groups and humane societies that house animals, pet breeders, pet dealers, pet shops, pet groomers, kennels, aviaries all require an Animal Protection License which must be prominently displayed at each licensed place of buanimals, pet breeders, pet dealers, pet shops, pet groomers, kennels, aviaries all require an Animal Protection License which must be prominently displayed at each licensed place of business.

You're not a monster if you buy from irresponsible breeders instead of rescuing your companion animal.

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.

I will not succumb to guilt trips by others if I acquire a companion from a breeder: matching the right animal to the right home is key for all, and is what helps keep animals out of shelters.

So... the reason that over four million companion animals are euthanized in the United States every year is due to a lack of «marketing» rather than inadequate and insufficient regulations of puppy mills and breeders?

Over time, other entities and individuals joined the lobbying cause — including returning residents, tourist industry stakeholders, diplomats, dog breeders, researchers and more — pushing for change to bring the country's companion animal policies in line with 21st century medical science and technology.

If you got your Miniature Schnauzer puppy from a reputable breeder, you can be confident it is a healthy, loving and attractive animal who will make you a fine companion.

Through widespread informative efforts, NMDR hopes to educate the public to acquire their companion animals through reputable breeders or better yet, from shelters and rescue groups across the country.

TTouch is being used by dog owners, trainers, breeders, vets, vet techs and even some shelter staff and volunteers to improve and maintain the quality of an animal companion's life, instilling self - confidence so that a mutual relationship can be developed with the owner.

Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) In November 2005, Ervin Raber was quoted as saying to the New Philadelphia Times Reporter, «I am currently the president of the Ohio Pro Dog Breeders Assn. and in our opinion there is no such thing as a puppy mill.»

Many fine AKC dogs with good bloodlines do simply serve as companion animals while many flawed puppies are registered by unscrupulous breeders just to be able to raise their price tag.

For more on U.S. cities that have banned pet store sales of dogs or cats and other efforts to shut down outlets for sales of companion animals by mills and backyard breeders....

«When I decide to bring a companion animal into my home I pledge to save a life by adopting a needy animal from a shelter, rather than supporting the overbreeding crisis by buying from a pet store or breeder.»

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

Whether you manufacture or distribute pet products, produce or sell pet food, groom or board dogs and cats, your business depends on healthy and well - bred companion animals — and those animals depend on responsible, informed breeders.

Unfortunately, they all have the same effect of making it harder for people to connect with responsible breeders, collectors and distributors that can best provide them with their perfect companion animal.

Pinnacle Pets» recent St. Puppy's Day breeder educational conference is one example of how various organizations are working to ensure the supply of healthy, well - bred companion animals.

A consistent opponent of legislation that grants non-economic damages to pet owners, because it can subject breeders, pet product manufacturers, retailers, veterinarians and others to excessive claims and would raise the cost of companion animals for the public, PIJAC is calling on interested parties to contact committee members to voice opposition.

With all of the scrutiny and criticism directed at breeders, both large and small, you owe it to yourself to learn more about the people who breed your customers» companion animals and their continued education.

To keep breeders from breeding more companion animals than is necessary, consider adopting one instead of buying.

While a number of U.S. residents already opt to adopt rather than shop for their feline and canine companions, a large majority still choose to go for the breeder - bred animal, whether full bred or a designer mix.

The OHS recommends the licensing of companion animal suppliers and supports the licensing of breeders including the establishment of codes and standards for the care, housing and treatment of animals in such establishments.

Despite the fact that early breeders developed the dog as a formidable hunter and defender of property, Rhodesian lovers stay with the breed because he is also a fine companion animal, intelligent, playful and affectionate.

This case is critical to any discussion of care for all animals (adults and litters) in a kennel because it forces breeders and authorities who enforce state and local laws to see and treat each animal as a pet and companion.

A Minnesota USDA - licensed breeder (Dayna Bell), who was convicted of 13 felonies of animal cruelty, argued that her «breeding adults dogs» were, essentially, livestock and not pet / companion animals.