Sentences with phrase «humane animal care standards»

State laws can be more strict than federal laws and can include things like limits on the number of adult dogs a breeder can keep, or more humane animal care standards like bigger cages and regular veterinary care.

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Furthering the brand's mission to bring shoppers the healthiest eggs from happy hens, NestFresh's Pasture Raised Eggs have also become Certified Humane, and the company has increased its standards for humane animal care, including increasing the outdoor space at all farms to a minimum of 108 square feet per bird.

It is the only third - party certification that I trust to verify the gold standard of care for the environment, agricultural land management, and the humane treatment of farm animals, while also prohibiting GMOs,» said Straus.

Thus, BPRC is fully compliant with the international demands on animal studies and welfare as set forth by the European Council Directive 2010 / 63 / EU, and Convention ETS 123, including the revised Appendix A as well as the «Standard for humane care and use of Laboratory Animals by Foreign institutions» identification number A5539 - 01, provided by the Department of Health and Human Services of the United States of America's National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Dutch implementing legislation.

Five girls, including the two featured in the video, developed the two - minute spot to introduce their community to an amendment to the federal Animal Welfare Act, which excludes several creatures popular in lab research from being defined as animals, thereby denying them the standards of humane care, handling, and treatment animals now receive.

Students will delve into the specifics of proper pet care, humane standard of care laws, the history of companion animal domestication, and more.

Developed by independent, respected veterinarians and experts in the fields of animal welfare, animal science, zoology, and ethics, these standards will serve as a benchmark of humane care to which institutions can aspire.

American Humane has taken it upon itself to develop strong, science - based standards for the humane conservation of animals in human care at zoos, aquariums and conservation parks.

Mission Statement PAWS» mission is to prevent cruelty to all animals by promoting humane standards through education and example, to provide care and shelter for homeless animals, aid in the reduction of domestic animal overpopulation, and aid in the enforcement of laws, including the investigation of animal cruelty and abuse.

In reality, the USDA has repeatedly asserted that their regulations and standards are minimum requirements for the animals» survival, NOT humane care standards.

The Animal Welfare Act provides standards for the humane care and treatment of animals and requires compliance in the following areas, among others:

Upgrade the current commercial dog breeder law, requiring larger enclosures that have solid flooring and are not stacked Require that commercial breeders provide basic care, including constant access to exercise areas, nutritious food and potable water, socialization with humans and other dogs, regular and proper veterinary care, and more Require those selling 15 or more dogs in Ohio each year, regardless of where they are located, to also adhere to Ohio's humane standards Hobby breeders (defined as breeders with fewer than 8 female breeding dogs) as well as animal shelters and rescue groups are exempt from coverage.

The Society supports development and promulgation of humane standards for the care, display, transportation and sale of animals.

We groom all breeds of dogs and cats according to breed standards using humane and ethical techniques to ensure the safety and well being of all animals under our care.

By establishing and promoting standards of care, our organization has brought humane treatment of cats into the national spotlight, now embraced by major cities and animal protection organizations coast to coast.

There are also «no - kill» sanctuaries and organizations that do not uphold humane standards of care, so «no - kill» is not necessarily an accurate indicator of humane or quality animal treatment.

In the absence of federal regulation each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia has enacted its own unique animal anti-cruelty statute and 27 states have enacted laws that establish some form of humane care standards for animal kept at pet shops.

«San Antonio Zoo joins an elite group of institutions that have earned the program's prestigious Humane Certified seal of approval, demonstrating to the public their commitment to meeting the highest standards of humane, verifiable, and transparent animal care.»

We strive to meet highest standards of humane animal care and to promote responsible pet ownership through public education and outreach.

«This elite distinction demonstrates to the public Tanganyika Wildlife Park's commitment to providing the animals under its care with the highest standards of humane, verifiable and transparent animal care.»

«The American Humane Conservation program's independent, third - party audit verified Turtle Back Zoo's commitment to providing the animals under its care with the highest standards of humane, verifiable and transparent animal care.»

Over the years, PIJAC has supported further amendments to enhance effectiveness of this law to ensure that companion animals in pet stores are raised under humane conditions consistent with appropriate animal care standards.

I know, after 40 years in animal welfare, that regulations that are well thought out protect animals and facilitate commerce... I am especially interested in the challenge of breeding pure - bred dogs on a large scale with humane care standards that prioritize the care and conditions that matter most to the well being and lifetime care of the dog.

Frequently overseen by ineffective and incompetent directors who fail to hold their staff accountable to the most basic standards of humane care, animal shelters in this country are not the safe havens they should and can be.

The financial support generated from Friends of KHS is crucial to maintain the humane standards of care that are so vital to our animals.

Those new measures required each county to have access to a shelter and animal - control officer, and set out standards that include protection from the weather; basic veterinary care or humane euthanasia for ill or injured animals; adequate heat in winter; clean and dry pens with adequate room for animal comfort; construction with materials that can be properly cleaned and disinfected; available clean water; uncontaminated food provided daily; and public access to the facility.

Receiving the Humane Certified ™ seal from the world's most respected humane organization shows our commitment to meeting the highest standards of humane animal care.»

These sanctuaries do the difficult and dedicated work of providing animals with the highest standards of humane care, free of any form of further exploitation.

The ASA exists to assure the humane and compassionate care for these animals by setting standards for their care, accrediting sanctuaries that meet these standards, networking with member sanctuaries, assisting in the rescue and placement of homeless animals, supporting legislation that protects animals, educating the public, and reaching out to other segments of the rescue community.

ASA's application and review process, and site visits, assure that sanctuaries and animal placement facilities are truly humane institutions — certified by ASA to meet the highest standards of animal care.

H.B. 414 contains no minimum humane care standards for farm animals as recommended by Animal Law Coalition, Ohio League of Humane Voters and other humane and environmental groups.

Under the law AACC must not only maintain -LSB--RSB- exemplary standards of humane animal care, but promote -LSB--RSB- community education regarding humane animal careâ $.

To carry out our humane commitment to the animals of Benton County by operating an open - door shelter and caring for homeless animals; providing education and enrichment programs to promote healthy human - animal bonds; offering access to low - cost services to those in need, with an emphasis on population control; developing progressive outreach programs; setting a high standard of animal care and husbandry; supporting opportunities for clinical education; and enhancing our funding resources to continue expanding these efforts.

It would be much more effective if local wardens, humane agents and other local officials were provided with funding to help enforce the current animal cruelty laws and the standards of care issued by the Board for high volume breeders.

«This bill would assist our state in encouraging a sustainable and humane industry for our companion animals, by expecting and enforcing a higher standard or care.»