Sentences with phrase «for licensed breeders»

These numbers only account for licensed breeders — there are many unlicensed breeders operating in Illinois

Not exact matches

Licensed breeders were required to donate some of the Bali starlings for release into Bali Barat National Park.

Bravo to her for now fictionalizing the grandly adventurous, passionate, and scandalous life of British East African Beryl Markham, the first licensed woman horse trainer and breeder on the continent and an intrepid, record - setting pilot.

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.

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.»

Considering that not one Oklahoma sales tax permit has been issued for a business declaring itself to be a dog breeder, and considering that the new agency was created as a self sustaining agency that relies on the licensing fees as many other agencies do, it is hard to understand why some Oklahoma legislators feel the need to punish dogs and Oklahoma tax payers alike by forestalling these regulations.

Inspection reports for federally licensed breeders are available free of charge on the USDA website.»

Animal welfare concerns in the case were dismissed and the breeder was only prosecuted for breeding without license.

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.»

Sheila Goffe, Vice President of Public Relations for the American Kennel Club, said in a statement released to the media that «Bill 485 blocks all of California's pet lovers from having access to professional, licensed, and ethical commercial breeders».

Several new laws and additions were passed by the USDA September 10th 2013, for the protection and welfare of animals that require even «hobby breeders» to hold and license and be subject to inspection.

What you are looking for is a breeder that has a reasonable amount of breeding pigs at any given time; that the pigs are socialized from the beginning; that the breeder can answer any question you have; and that the breeder has paperwork from a licensed veterinarian that s / he will send you.

Knotts, the state senator, pledges action — state licensing and inspection requirements for all commercial breeders (though he's later unseated in the November election).

* Agreed to increase county animal licenses from $ 3.50 to $ 4 for altered pets, and $ 5.50 to $ 9 for unaltered animals; raise the current annual $ 25 fee to register a «dangerous» dog to $ 50; and increase the yearly fee for hobby breeders from $ 35 to $ 50.

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.

The AWA requires that the following breeders / dealers obtain USDA licenses: (1) people who breed dogs and cats for use as pets or for other purposes and sell them sight unseen at the retail level; and (2) the wholesale dealers who supply these animals to pet stores, brokers, or research facilities.

The license of any commercial breeder may be suspended or revoked by the commissioner for any of the following reasons:

Licensed retail breeder through the State of Kansas, CFA Cattery for over 20 years.

To be a part of it, a breeder must volunteer at least 24 hours for the pet industry, attend MPBA chapter meetings, and be state and USDA licensed, among other qualifications.

«Outside of this, all we can rely on is the local authority licensing system for those that breed large numbers of litters, and the Kennel Club will not register the pups of breeders without this licence.

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

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Also, the USDA does not look for AWA compliance when it renews breeder licenses every year.

A breeder law has now been passed in Minnesota and the BAH is responsible for licensing and inspecting commercial dog and cat breeders who meet the definition in the law.

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.

don't just believe me, do your own research look into commercial USDA inspected and licensed dog breeder facilities for yourself on Youtube.

The bill requires breeders to have a license, but also affects those trying to find a home for a pet's litter of puppies.

Pet stores argue that their puppies and kittens come from «USDA licensed» breeders, painting an unrealistic portrait for potential buyers.

It also includes, a requirement for all dog breeders to be registered with a local authority and for breeders of two or more litters a year to be local authority licensed.

In addition to USDA licensing, a new voluntary accreditation program has been announced to help identify dog breeders who go above and beyond in caring for and raising their puppies.

The Animal Welfare Act requires any breeder with four or more females and that sells to pet stores be licensed, and the USDA is responsible for conducting regular inspections.

This included: pressure on Defra and other bodies to supply long term funding for the Dog Advisory Council; extending the Council's powers so that it becomes an independent regulatory body; compulsory microchipping; the licensing of breeders who breed 3 litters or more a year; the KC to adopt the Advisory Council's Breeding Standard; improved education of the general public including Animal Welfare as part of the core curriculum of schools; the Defra Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs to include breeding and genetic welfare issues; endorsement of the RSPCA Puppy Contract by all stakeholders.

By choosing USDA - licensed breeders and by encouraging your friends and family to do the same, you can be sure that your pets will have had a safe, healthy upbringing while also helping to push puppy mills out of business for good.

By choosing to support licensed breeders, like the ones shown here, as well as the pet stores that rely on them, you can help put an end to puppy mills for good.

The report recommends compulsory permanent identification on a appropriate database linked to an EU database; compulsory licensing of cat and dog breeders and harmonised EU standards for breeders; a ban on third party sales of dogs and cats; appropriate controls on internet sales; specific requirements for the transport of dogs and cats in the context of economic activity.

There is a huge variation in fees for licensed dog breeders, often based on historical precedent or differing ways in which the funds are being used.

She is licensed by the American Kennel Club as a judge of purebred dogs, is the breeder of several Best in Show dogs, and is committed to quality training for all canines.

Last week a federal judge in Austin, Texas denied a motion brought by angry dog breeders to block the state's new puppy mill law, which will require licensing and inspections for certain breeders.

The group also opposed warrantless searches of breeders» properties, different regulations for different breeds, the denial of licenses without the possibility of appeal and the fact that breeders will have to submit to and pass a criminal background check.

US Federal law requires USDA licensing for any breeder with four breeding females and selling at least one pet dog sight unseen.

GRCA opposes mandatory spay / neuter legislation because: 1) there is no evidence to suggest that it is effective in achieving its stated goal; 2) it causes well - documented health and developmental problems in some pets, especially when performed before sexual maturity; 3) it pushes responsible breeders out of the licensing system; 4) it reduces the availability of well - bred healthy, home bred and raised puppies; 5) it encourages the importation of puppies and dogs from less acceptable sources, including foreign countries; and 6) because laws that force owners to perform surgery on their pets without a rational basis for doing so may be unconstitutional.

That permit would be required in addition to other breeder license requirements.The ordinance, given final approval by commissioners last week, also includes a stiffening of fines for various violations of the animal code.The revisions, the first to the code in years, were aimed at reducing the number of abandoned and stray animals in town.

The breeding permits and high intact - dog license fees required by these laws and the accompanying number limits and other requirements often drive good breeders away, leaving puppy buyers with few options for finding well - bred healthy pets and robbing a community of a broad and deep body of knowledge about dog care and training.

We look for two major problems areas in our investigations of federally licensed commercial breeders and brokers:

The Agriculture Department is cracking down on dog breeders who sell puppies over the Internet, issuing new regulations that will force them to apply for federal licenses.

Shea said the licenses will cost $ 750 or less and complying with the USDA regulations should only be expensive for breeders who aren't already ensuring their animals have adequate housing and medical care.

Puppy mills are facilities (kennels, farms, breeders), licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, that produce pet store puppies for distribution in the United States and other foreign markets.

During the period 2007 - 2009, at least 59 % of Iowa's USDA - licensed dog - breeders had been cited for violations to the Animal Welfare Act.

All ISSR breeders are Licensed and operating within the same guidelines I had established for myself many decades ago!