Sentences with phrase «including animal breeders»

This action essentially eliminates the public's ability to know what is occurring in nearly 9,000 facilities across the U.S. including animal breeders, dealers, exhibitors, transporters, and taxpayer - funded animal research facilities.

Not exact matches

These include animals procured from pounds and breeders, a pool that — at least in the past — has been suspected of including stolen and abused pets.

The United Kingdom has a painful history of animal rights extremism that has included break - ins at laboratories, fire bombs, and the violent intimidation of researchers, animal breeders, building contractors working on laboratories, and companies that transport animals.

In Oklahoma, more than 260 facilities and individuals have licenses or registrations under the Animal Welfare Act including dog and cat breeders, zoos, exotic animal parks, and research instituAnimal Welfare Act including dog and cat breeders, zoos, exotic animal parks, and research instituanimal parks, and research institutions.

-RRB- is the governing body of the Animal Welfare Act, and is charged with licensing and inspecting breeders, including 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.

The protesters in downtown Orlando were from local groups, including some that would typically be on opposite sides, such as pet rescue groups and animal breeders.

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.

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!).

The ordinance did exempted certain animals, including those that have competed in shows or sporting competitions, guide dogs, animals used by police agencies, and those belonging to professional breeders.

As a direct consequence of this observation and following consultations with key stakeholders including the veterinary profession, major animal welfare charities and the Kennel Club, the Dog Advisory Council published a report detailing what it considers to be the standard to be adopted by ALL breeders in relation to the «management» of both breeding dogs and their puppies.

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.

The BBC documentary, «Pedigree Dogs Exposed,» spotlighted several breeds in which breeders have, through inbreeding, emphasized physical traits over the health of the animals, leading to problems that include cancer, epilepsy, heart disease and difficulty breathing

«Some breeders found selling to Georgia pet stores have serious Animal Welfare Act violations on their inspection reports including: dogs with untreated, open wounds, severe eye discharge, feces in food bowls and heavily matted fur.»

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.

The information required includes the price, age, health and immunization history, and the name and address of the animal's breeder.»

and amateur breeders - including a new niche that is mating wolves with aggressive dogs such as chows and Rottweilers - are expected to speak on proposed changes to the animal - control law.

The report would no longer be a prerequisite to renewing a license and would not need to include information regarding to whom the animal was sold, the sale price of each transaction, and the names and addresses of the persons from whom the breeder received dogs or cats.

There is a stance on dog breeding that is however defended by most people, dog breeders and animal rights activists included.

An active animal rescuer for over ten years, Laura's passions include educating and advocating about the perils of breeder dogs in puppy mills and those involved in dog fighting.

(This does NOT include breeding animals or breeders).

We will never get another animal from a breeder when there are so many poms included that need loving homes.

Sacramento is joining more than 200 other cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and Austin by passing the new legislation which was designed to target puppy mills and backyard breeders, and also to cut down on the vast number of animals that are euthanized in area shelters every year.

The report's recommendations include: reward for breeders who deliver high welfare standards; establishing a non-statutory independent Advisory Council on Dog Breeding to develop breeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and welfare of parent dogs and their offspring.

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.

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.

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.

Well, those records, which include thousands of inspection reports for thousands of facilities like zoos, laboratories and commercial breeders, have been used to ensure that responsible parties toe the line when it comes to caring for the animals in these facilities.

For her part, Donnelly — a U.S. Navy lieutenant and founder of Hawaii Military Pets — has actively supported a number of ongoing HSUS - led animal welfare bills in Hawaii, including pet store reforms and commonsense care standards for breeders.

These include breeders whose dogs have been screened by Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, and those actively involved in ensuring their breeding stock is not passing hip dysplasia to their offspring.

«By removing animal welfare documents from the APHIS website, the USDA has made it difficult to obtain timely information about Animal Welfare Act (AWA) licensees, including dog breeders, zoos, research labs, and other regulated entanimal welfare documents from the APHIS website, the USDA has made it difficult to obtain timely information about Animal Welfare Act (AWA) licensees, including dog breeders, zoos, research labs, and other regulated entAnimal Welfare Act (AWA) licensees, including dog breeders, zoos, research labs, and other regulated entities.

These included 382 unique comments from animal welfare associations, private breeders, veterinarians, foreign exporters, domestic importers, and other individuals.

Breeders destroy what they can't sell or dump them in the animal shelters to make room for new puppies on the way (weimaraners included).

Humane Society of Tulsa is also equipped and experienced in handling large scale animal rescue including hoarding cases, commercial breeder closings, defunct animal shelters or other situations.

Doris Day Animal League petitioned USDA to include all dog breeders in the Animal Welfare Act, and when that didn't work, the organization went to court to achieve its goal.

It seeks to rescue adoptable dogs and puppies from animal shelters and animal control facilities, rescue dogs and puppies from abusive and neglectful situations, including puppy mills and «backyard breeders», help educate the public on proper animal care and promote spaying and neutering of all pets, provide medical treatment for all animals in our care, provide foster homes for all animals in our care, and place rescued animals in permanent, loving homes.

The AKC has come under fire from an increasing number of critics including veterinarians, breeders, trainers and animal advocates that who charge that it has done purebred dogs irreparable harm.

NEW YORK — The ASPCA ® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ®) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reverse its decision to remove public documents from its website related to the inspection of facilities licensed under the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA), including zoos, commercial dog breeders and research labs.

The task force, set up in March, includes animal control officers, citizens, a veterinarian, cat breeders, feeders of feral cats, Humane Society directors and a health department representative.

That includes dealers who sell animals to laboratories, animal exhibitors, carriers, and intermediate handlers, dog and cat breeders, puppy mills, zoos, circuses, roadside menageries, and transporters of animals.

The problems of illness exist in any facility with multiple animals, including shelters, pet stores and breeders.

Collies come to rescue from many sources, including animal shelters, death of the primary caretaker, people whose health has changed, breeders, divorce and many other circumstances.

As this breeder was also licensed by the USDA, Animal Folks requested USDA inspection photos and compiled USDA inspection reports that showed noncompliances over multiple years, including one official USDA warning for lack of proper shelter.

Founded in 1966 to help quantify the incidence of hip dysplasia and help breeders reduce its manifestation, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (5) reads radiographs (x-rays) and catalogs information about hip and elbow dysplasia (joint malformations), thyroid disease, congenital cardiac disease, and patellar luxation (loose kneecaps), and offers DNA testing for several diseases, including copper toxicosis, progressive retinal atrophy (an eye disease), Von Willebrand disease (a bleeding disorder) and renal dysplasia (a kidney abnormality).

Interviews with more than two dozen dog and cat experts - including veterinarians, breeders, pet - store personnel, and animal shelter and humane society spokesmen - bore this out.

Module C Topics May Include Large Scale Impounds Disaster Planning (with tabletop exercise) Illegal Drug Labs Backyard Breeders & Animals For Sale The Cycle of Violence Handling Exotics, Non-traditional Pets & Wildlife Exotic Animal Investigations Practical Scenarios Exotic, Non-traditional Pets & Wildlife Identification Case Studies

Over time, other entities and individuals joined the lobbying cause — including returning residents, tourist industry stakeholders, diplomats, dog breeders, researchers and more — pushing for change to bring the country's companion animal policies in line with 21st century medical science and technology.

Participants at these auctions often travel from surrounding states where public dog auctions are illegal; this includes breeders who have already been convicted of animal cruelty.»

The investigators discovered that some breeders found selling to Georgia pet stores have serious Animal Welfare Act violations on their federal inspection records, including dogs with untreated, open wounds; severe eye discharge and heavily matted fur.

«A review of state and USDA inspection reports from more than 100 breeders who sold animals to the nation's largest retail pet store chain revealed that more than 60 percent of the inspections found serious violations of basic animal care standards, including sick or dead animals in their cages, lack of proper veterinary care, inadequate shelter from weather conditions, and dirty, unkempt cages that were too small.