Sentences with phrase «high volume breeder regulations»
In states which lack high volume breeder regulations, those selling kittens bypass licensing requirements altogether.
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The puppy mill issue remains in the headlines in Oklahoma, and although they are covered under breeder regulations passed in 2010, high - volume kitten producers are rarely mentioned.
Tulsa Pets Magazine reached Dr Brian Renegar, (D - McAlester) for an update on SB 637 and the status of the pending regulations of high volume breeders in Oklahoma.
For those not familiar with the bill, Oklahoma is the only high volume breeder state to lack state regulations of the facilities commonly referred to as «puppy mills.»
The bill establishes an eight - person board which includes veterinarians, breeders and an animal welfare advocate who will work together to develop regulations to eliminate the cruelty and consumer fraud in high volume dog kennels.
Update June 27, 2013: The Ohio Department of Agriculture has asked for public input on proposed regulations for «high volume commercial dog breeders and retailers.
High volume breeders and retailers operating now with existing enclosures will not even be required to comply with these weak regulations until January 1, 2019.
This is how dogs held by «high volume» breeders and retailers could be caged 24/7 in Ohio if these regulations are approved.
The HSUS applauds the Ohio House of Representatives for passing Amended Substitute Senate Bill 130, legislation that will impose new regulations to curb many of the worst abuses of high volume dog breeders.
«High volume retail breeders» would no longer be exempt from Animal Welfare Act licensing and other regulation if they sell dogs directly to the public, whether over the internet, telephone or through newspaper ads.
While this act may intend to regulate high volume or internet sales of dogs or puppies, the bill as currently written will affect breeders who may co-own a number of dogs that may produce fifty (50) or more puppies in a year under existing USDA dog dealer regulations.
«High volume» breeders could escape regulation under this bill because of the difficulty inspectors who will only inspect once every 2 years may have in determining a breeder's number of litters and dogs sold.
The bill requires registration of all animal rescues including foster homes but does not apply to any breeders other than high volume breeders and dog retailers; hobby and show breeders, sporting or hunting dog breeders, pet stores and small «backyard» breeders would not be subject to any regulation under the bill.
Oklahoma is the only high volume dog breeder state without state regulations of facilities moving large numbers of dogs or cats.