The proposed ordinance contains requirements that high volume retailers and breeders have adequately trained and sufficient staff who haven't been convicted of animal cruelty within a year of employment, nutrition, proper
handling of dogs, socialization, daily observation and assessment, enrichment, proper grouping, exercise where dogs can reach a «running stride», also a proposed requirement under the PUPS Act pending in Congress;  «necessary
routine and preventive
veterinary care», «prompt treatment of illness or injury» and humane euthanasia, at least limiting the methods to those approved by the AVMA.
The
veterinary department is devoted to the
care and health of our hundreds of puppies - in - training, breeders and our working guide dogs and is prepared to
handle a variety of medical needs ranging from
routine wellness
care to emergency surgeries.