Sentences with phrase «licensed breeders as»

The Board would be required to post a list of licensed breeders as well as of those whose licenses have been revoked.

Not exact matches

Referred to by the USDA as «dog dealers,» the federal government licenses pet breeders that produce puppies and kittens to sell through brokers and auctions.

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.

All breeders who supply to chain stores are required to be licensed by the USDA as long as they have more than five or more breeding females, according to Tanya Espinosa, at USDA - APHIS public affairs office.

The action alleged that Barkworks misrepresented its puppy mill breeders as «reputable,» falsely claimed that all its puppies were healthy at the time of sale and provided inaccurate breeder license numbers.

Although the rest of the states remain silent and have no laws regulating breeders at all, and other states don't even require ANY licenses and inspections, these new standards set by states, and operating on the territory of those states, is a big step toward strict regulation of the industry, and perhaps abolishing it as phenomena in the future.

If WE are to survive as purebred dog breeders, we have to share our knowledge and resources and work together, including the USDA licensed kennels.

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.

Puppy mills have always been exempt from forced spay - neuter bills, and the «classified ad» breeders will ignore these laws as they ignore licensing, limit and nuisance laws now.

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.

With public awareness growing over the past decade, mass breeders have been exploiting a loophole in federal regulations: Those breeders who categorized themselves as retail pet stores, selling dogs directly to the public, were not required to be licensed in a way that would subject them to USDA inspections — unlike large - scale breeders selling puppies to pet stores.

A: Anyone in the state of Missouri who has more than 3 adult female dogs or cats and is engaged in the sale of dogs / cats, must be licensed by the state as a commercial breeder.

The MN Commercial Breeders Licensing and Enforcement law, for purposes of licensing and regulation, defines a commercial breeder aLicensing and Enforcement law, for purposes of licensing and regulation, defines a commercial breeder alicensing and regulation, defines a commercial breeder as (Minn..

But this breeder also did more than just retail sales — she continued to sell to pet stores, which was in violation of the Animal Welfare Act as she no longer had an AWA license.

Dog breeders who breed puppies to be sold as pets must be USDA - licensed if they have more than four breeding females and sell puppies wholesale, or sight unseen, to pet stores, brokers and / or online.

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.

As it is defined now, breeders selling puppies online, through the mail, or over the phone are not subject to federal regulations, inspections, or licensing that are required of wholesale puppy dealers.

These are that anyone breeding more than two litters a year should be licensed by the local authority as a breeder; and that those involved in breeding dogs, including the Kennel Club and breed clubs must redouble their efforts to eradicate health problems.

Petland's spokeswoman says the store's policy is to source puppies only from local adoption groups, hobby breeders (as defined by the Animal Welfare Act), and USDA - licensed breeders with no direct violations on their latest inspection report.

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.

Licensed breeders must meet or exceed the standards set forth and enforced by the USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) as spelled out in the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).

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.

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.

Such remedies should be conditioned upon the buyer's adherence to the care and feeding program prescribed by the breeder and / or seller, as well as a timely examination by a state licensed veterinarian.

At any given point in time, there are typically between 2,000 and 3,000 USDA - licensed breeders (commonly referred to as puppy mills) operating in the United States.

The objects of the Club shall be: (a) to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Great Danes and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; (b) to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Great Danes shall be judged; (c) to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials; (d) to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows and obedience trials under the rules and Regulations of the American Kennel Club.

Firstly I believe that all breeders should be licensed and all unlicensed breeders should be heavily fined as standard.

Many breeders who run their businesses online have skirted federal oversight by classifying themselves as retail pet stores, which are exempt from licensing requirements.

Restrictive breeding ordinances, possession limits, burdensome cat licensing and breeder permit laws, as well as restraints on the display / exhibition of animals, have been presented as a means to reduce the number of animals being killed by shelters or to alleviate animal suffering.

Shipping records prove that most of our local pet stores work with out - of - state commercial breeders «puppy mills», even though the dogs are marketed as «AKC certified» or from «reputable» or «USDA licensed» breeders.

As long as the breeder is licensed with the ISSR you can be assured of the same quality that you are expectinAs long as the breeder is licensed with the ISSR you can be assured of the same quality that you are expectinas the breeder is licensed with the ISSR you can be assured of the same quality that you are expecting.

Stop puppy mills from coming to Michigan: While Michigan is not known as a big «puppy mill» state, with only four USDA - licensed commercial breeders and 21 county - licensed breeders who report owning more than 50 dogs, the Allegan County case underscores the fact that puppy mills exist here, and that current laws are insufficient to manage them.

Our goals are to encourage and promote the breeding of pure - bred Golden Retrievers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Golden Retrievers shall be judged; to do all in our power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, agility trials, hunt tests and field trials; and to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials, agility trials, and field trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club.

As a State and USDA licensed breeder, we ensure that our dogs are properly socialized and free from disease.

As it is now, it's pretty easy to get a breeders license.

Much of the data, such as breeder / dealer names, addresses, and license numbers, has been redacted.

The USDA Class B license allowed Bauck to breed her own dogs as well as buy dogs or puppies from other breeders and then sell to pet stores throughout the United States.

As you may recall, I am the individual who wrote to you in 2009, and told you that responsible breeders in State Commercial Breeder Associations in the States where over 80 % of all Federally Licensed and inspected Breeders were located had «publicly condemned substandard kennelsbreeders in State Commercial Breeder Associations in the States where over 80 % of all Federally Licensed and inspected Breeders were located had «publicly condemned substandard kennelsBreeders were located had «publicly condemned substandard kennels.»

(Some breeders purposely dropped their USDA license so as to sell through websites and not be regulated by the USDA.)

The USDA license was listed as cancelled by the breeder as of Jan 27, 2016; however, she has continued to be inspected in 2016.

While the USDA stated its purpose was to provide transparency, critical information, such as breeder names, addresses, and license numbers, from the documents has been redacted.

As an example: Some USDA - licensed breeders have been known to sell a puppy for $ 200 each to dealers (this would include expenses and profit).

It shall be unlawful to act as an animal breeder in the city without a breeder's license for that animal issued pursuant to this section.»

ASPCA pursues this mission by supporting such laws as the recent Safe Air Travel for Animals Act and New York's new breeder licensing law.

The California State Legislature, seemingly with a well - meaning, but uninformed prejudice against legally operating business owners, are stomping on the Justice's grave as they march toward passing a bill which would ban pet stores from selling puppies bred by inspected and licensed breeders and forcing them to sell dogs with unknown backgrounds, temperament and health histories.

Under the outdated regulations, this change in selling practices meant that many commercial breeders no longer were required to be licensed by USDA as pet dealers, even if they were large scale pet breeders selling their puppies to consumers through remote methods.

Instead of establishing a licensing threshold for retail breeders that have more than 4 breeding females the Department needs to define and then formally exempt hobby breeders (home breeders) as the Impact Analysis states is the intent.

In order to purchase a dog for breeding purposes, I think the person must be licensed and should have to prove responsibility as a breeder.

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.