If you want a pet with a pure breed, search
for an animal breeder carefully.
Not exact matches
Several months ago a New Yorker article described the sensation among ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem caused by a Mississippi cattle
breeder who noted an unblemished red heifer in his herd, read Numbers 19 and declared that the
animal was a sign that the temple must be rebuilt in preparation
for the millennial reign of Jesus — regardless of the escalation of mayhem such exegesis in action would heap upon Jews, Muslims and Christians in the Holy City.
The current absence of regulation
for these new technologies in many parts of the world means that genetically modified plants and
animals can be released in the environment with no risk assessment and no information
for breeders, farmers and consumers.
In addition, ESCAS does not apply to «
breeder»
animals and dairy cows who are exported but not
for the purposes of slaughter, meaning that as soon as they step off a ship, exporters bear no legal responsibility
for what happens to them in the importing country.
Suffolk County is poised to become the first county in New York State to regulate the sale of
animals, as the county legislature unanimously approved a measure on Tuesday that sets a framework
for discouraging pet retailers from buying from unsafe
breeders.
The finding may be important
for breeders who want to use cloning to create transgenic
animals, because mitochondria may be home to some crucial genes.
The unit provides genetic testing services using a combination of both microsatellite and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) panels
for characterizing and selecting
breeders in a wide variety of inbred mouse strains subsequently used
for the generation of congenic
animals.
Meanwhile, PETA senior vice president Lisa Lange wrote in an email to IndieWire, «Dog shows glamorize the
breeders who make money by pimping out their
animals and selling their babies, so a scene about dogs being felt up seems right on the money
for a movie like «Show Dogs.»
As an organization whose mission is to end the killing of pets in shelters, of course Best Friends
Animal Society encourages people looking
for a pet to adopt from a shelter or rescue group, rather than buying from a pet store,
breeder or online retailer.
Animal rights activist groups keep selling the idea that the way to get rid of sub-standard
breeders — I refuse to use the pejorative term puppy mills — is to simply ban the sale of puppies, which in many cases,
for simplicity, just morphs into banning the sale of all pets.
But unfortunately, many of those
breeders do not bother to teach the new pet owners how to care
for the
animals or warn them of the possible dangers of owning pets with wild instincts.
Apply some logic, and
animal - rights groups» strategy
for putting sub-standard
breeders out of business makes little sense.
Many
breeders have breeding dogs OFA (Orthopedic Foundation
for Animals) certified to decrease the chance of elbow and hip dysplasia being passed on to their offspring.
High volume kitten - sellers rely mainly on direct marketing, primarily because USDA licensing is only required
for breeders who sell
animals to brokers who then re-sell them to pet stores and because most brokers and transporters do not buy kittens to resell.
She will describe the current need to set higher standards of care
for commercially bred
animals, the need to certify kennels against the standards, and the tremendous benefits that will accrue to the
animals, the dog - buying public and the
breeders, themselves.
«The
animals that are used
for photo ops are the most devastating because the
breeders can only use them
for that purpose until they're 12 weeks old,» Brink explains.
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.»
As State Outreach Coordinator
for Oklahoma Alliance
for Animals, in the last month I have gotten e-mails or calls from people trying to find out how to report substandard
breeders, a fraudulent rescue, two hoarder cases and more.
«It allows us to find homes
for animals that are already alive rather than going to a
breeder and saying, «I'd like one from your next litter.»
Through volunteer positions with
breeders, Brink learned about the lenient regulations
for exotic
animal ownership that exist in many states, and recognized the immense need to help these
animals.
«By shrinking the supply of puppy mill dogs flowing into our market, the ordinance is expected to boost adoptions
for homeless
animals and increase sales
for small, responsible dog
breeders,» said Humane Society of the United States» Arizona State Director, Kari Nienstedt.
Most people don't realize that it's a love
for producing healthier and more sound
animals, with better temperaments, that is the sole goal of a responsible
breeder.
Start with shelter dogs: We all agree that there are plenty (thousands) of dogs, both in and out of puppy mills, who desperately need homes and can be rescued
for free, so no one should ever be paying a
breeder for an
animal.
Ask your
breeder for health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation
for Animals and the Canine Eye Registry Foundation.
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.
It is recognized that in the short - term it is difficult
for a rescue organization not to respond to a homeless
animal in need of placement, however, relieving
breeders, and brokers of what they consider «excess stock», supports the operation and perpetuates continuation.
They aren \» t willing to pay
for them or go to the
breeders or pet shops or shelters where they will have to prove they can provide a proper placement / home because they CAN \ «T / WON \» T so they depend on people to give them free
animals to torture experiment on and kill.
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!).
A responsible
breeder will guarantee their puppies
for any genetic diseases that may occur or against show - ring disqualifications in an
animal intended
for showing or breeding.
Since 1952, pet and
animal lovers, veterinarians, groomers, and
breeders have turned to family - owned UPCO
for their wholesale pet and
animal supplies and equipment they need to make their jobs easier.
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.
While such organisations do have rules and guidelines
for their members, being «registered» does not necessarily mean a
breeder is responsible or meets good
animal welfare standards.
We were shocked to discover that the agency responsible
for the regulation of
animal breeders in Missouri had themselves been sighted
for conflict of interest, poor and infrequent inspections and a reluctance to seize
animals even those in the worst situations.
Yes, the living conditions
for animals in a puppy mill as compared to the facilities of a «responsible backyard
breeder» may be quite different.
A New Hampshire
breeder, who was arrested
for cruelty to
animals when dozens of dogs and cats were found living in filth, was selling puppies from Russia
for as much as $ 1,900 each on the Internet.
Every
animal purchased from a
breeder or a pet shop fills a home that could have taken in a dog or a cat dying
for a home at a local shelter.
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.»
Animal welfare concerns in the case were dismissed and the
breeder was only prosecuted
for breeding without license.
Meanwhile, groups standing up
for breeders say
animal rights activists are attacking anyone who makes a profit from raising
animals.
A lack of mandatory
animal welfare standards
for dog
breeders and failure to clamp down on unscrupulous
breeders * make it possible
for puppy mills and backyard
breeders to continue their operations unhindered.
A reputable
breeder provides a contract of sale that includes any restrictions, such as whether the
animal can be exported or used
for breeding purposes.
If we want to win this battle, we need to carry on by way of juridical proceedings that evaluate what
animal cruelty is because
breeders don't think the business they are occupied with can have a moral aspect — it's still the language of profit speaking
for itself.
* Minimum
animal welfare standards
for breeders are currently only in place in Victoria and NSW.
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.»
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Animal Health Industry and recommended by prudent vets, holisitc vets, groomers, top
breeders,
animal shelters, kennels and 1000's of dog owners as an effective replacement to one - spot flea and tick treatments like Frontline, Advantage and other spot drop pet medications that compromise some pets immune systems and have been shown to promote dry skin, itching sensations, erratic behavior, convulsions, illness and premature death in some
animal shelters, kennels and 1000's of dog owners as an effective replacement to one - spot flea and tick treatments like Frontline, Advantage and other spot drop pet medications that compromise some pets immune systems and have been shown to promote dry skin, itching sensations, erratic behavior, convulsions, illness and premature death in some pets.
PATTI DONEGAN»S letter focused on the problem of puppy mills, backyard
breeders and dog brokers.Florida Statute 585.195 states each dog offered
for sale shall be inoculated against canine disease prior to sale.Florida Statute 823.15 requires sterilization of dogs and cats released from an
animal shelter or humane society.The problem in Orange County is the lack of enforcement of these laws, and the need to extend sterilization requirements to back - yard
breeders.The public can become involved by encouraging the county commission and city councils to enforce the rules and regulations presently on the books, until a countywide ordinance can be made law that protects the needs of the consumer and the lives of the
animals.
According to a press release, the Puppy Mill Awareness Group said it conducted its own investigation, revealing that The Family Puppy has worked with
breeders from Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio in 2009 and 2010, and that an inspector from the United States Department of Agriculture's
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) found unacceptable conditions
for breeding dogs at one of the store's
breeders.
If you are after a specific breed, we might be able to hlep you locate
breeder or even a rescue club that is seeking homes
for abandoned
animals.
Although the Boston terrier was originally used
for hunting rats, in recent decades
breeders have focused on creating a good companion
animal.