Not exact matches
State laws vary widely: A dog
breeder that would be illegal in one state may have no problem
getting licensed and operating in another.
«A lot of pet stores will say, «We don't
get pets from puppy mills, but from USDA -
licensed breeders,» said Cori Menkin, senior director of the ASPCA puppy mills campaign.
As it is now, it's pretty easy to
get a
breeders license.
Many pet store owners will tell you they
get all their puppies from «
licensed USDA
breeders» or «local
breeders.»
Most important, the measure would require pet sellers in Ohio to
get their puppies only from
licensed breeders who meet these minimum - care standards.
The law does say only 50 dogs per person, partnership, corporation, etc.; however, I'm sure there are ways
breeders will
get around that — they'll
license their entire family, their neighbors, etc..
Many pet stores will say that they
get their puppies from «
licensed USDA
breeders» but often pet stores use this to provide a false sense of security when in reality, they do in fact
get their puppies from puppy mills.
For decades, research facilities obtained their animals from
breeders as well as USDA
licensed, «random source» Class B dealers that obtained dogs, cats, and other animals from people called «bunchers,» who would steal pets from yards or
get them from «free to good home» ads, auctions, and shelters.
If the «rescues» would quit calling
licensed breeders the «N» word and
get a USDA
license themselves.
So many people have questions about USDA
licensed breeders, the people who inspect them, and why certain
licensed breeders are allowed to
get away with many violations without any consequence - not to mention the many problems we have with small town zoos.