Sentences with phrase «licensed breeders who»

Most important, the measure would require pet sellers in Ohio to get their puppies only from licensed breeders who meet these minimum - care standards.

But as USDA citations show, it's often licensed breeders who harm and neglect dogs.

The law does not extend to licensed breeders who give their animals proper care, but it does also ban the sale of animals under eight weeks old.

Ken Oh, president & CEO of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), encourages the Chicago City Council to change its proposed ordinance to one that strictly prohibits the purchase of pets from unlicensed, out - of - state breeders or USDA licensed breeders who have recent, uncorrected, direct USDA inspection violations which reflect serious issues that could be harmful to animals.

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.

We all know there are thousands of dogs living in deplorable conditions of licensed breeders who sell to pet stores.

Furthermore, the chain store appears to have amended its policy late this year: «Effective October 1, 2015, Petland company stores will only source puppies from shelters and rescues, hobby breeders and USDA - licensed breeders who have no direct violations within the previous two years.»

Pet stores can only buy puppies from USDA - licensed breeders who meet the USDA standards.

Louise Ferrari of NH Sugar Gliders is a USDA - licensed breeder who also takes in and rehabilitates rescues.

Not exact matches

High volume kitten - sellers rely mainly on direct marketing, primarily because USDA licensing is only required for breeders who sell animals to brokers who then re-sell them to pet stores and because most brokers and transporters do not buy kittens to resell.

If it seems difficult to understand why breeders who already meet these regulations continue to oppose rules which mirror what they already follow, consider that the USDA license does not compel them to declare their actual sales and it is not tied to any business tax.

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.»

Indeed, in a gruesome 2008 case, 94 starving Pit Bulls were seized from Jerry Southern, a Kansas breeder who brought them here because he could no longer retain a Kansas license due to a cruelty conviction.

The laundry list of those who felt these meager restrictions would put breeders out of business included the American Kennel Club, the American Canine Association, the American Pet Registry, the Sporting Dog Alliance and Oklahoma Pet Professionals, an organization of federally licensed dog dealers that would seemingly benefit from regulations based on the standards they already meet.

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.

Passed in 1966, the Animal Welfare Act states the following requirement, «Any breeder who has more than 3 breeding dogs, and sells puppies for commercial purposes, must have a license issued by the Department of Agriculture.»

Breeders selling directly through the internet who have 5 or more breeding females are now required to be licensed and inspected by the USDA.

When I told her that breeders who have more than three breeding dogs and are selling to pet stores are required to be USDA Licensed, the owner changed her story and stated her breeders only have two dogs.

The law requires breeders who are selling wholesale to pet store to be licensed by the UDSA.

The USDA's APHIS is supposed to license and inspect all breeders who sell to pet stores.

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.

Any breeder who wishes to sell to a pet store or to consumers over the Internet with five or more breeding females must be licensed with the USDA.

Any breeder who wishes to sell to a pet store must be licensed with the USDA.

Carla then notified the ASPCA, that she had been sold a dog who appeared to have been obtained from a breeder selling without a license.

The USDA deals with breeders who are licensed by their department and veterinarians who are USDA - accredited to handle interstate health certificates.

HB 1451, authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D - District 141, and Sen. John Whitmire, D - District 15, requires licensing and inspection of dog and cat breeders who maintain 11 or more female breeding animals and sell 20 or more animals per year.

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.

A breeder law has now been passed in Minnesota and the BAH is responsible for licensing and inspecting commercial dog and cat breeders who meet the definition in the law.

Private breeders, those that take care in what they do and who they sell to, are not licensed by the USDA.

Frank and Vicki Mineo, who own Puppies»N Love pet stores, plan to appeal the ruling, complaining that the requirements will unfairly hurt their business, which buys from only «USDA licensed breeders.»

Most pet shops deal directly with USDA licensed «B» dealers (brokers), who obtain their puppies from breeders who typically run substandard facilities (puppy mills).

In addition to USDA licensing, a new voluntary accreditation program has been announced to help identify dog breeders who go above and beyond in caring for and raising their puppies.

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.

The federal Animal Welfare Act requires breeders who have more than three breeding female dogs and sell puppies to pet stores or puppy brokers to be licensed and inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

And differentials in licensing only work with those owners who buy licenses, and these are not generally the people who are backyard and puppy mill breeders.

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

The Agriculture Department is cracking down on dog breeders who sell puppies over the Internet, issuing new regulations that will force them to apply for federal licenses.

Shea said the licenses will cost $ 750 or less and complying with the USDA regulations should only be expensive for breeders who aren't already ensuring their animals have adequate housing and medical care.

The complaint filed by The Humane Society of the United States also urges the USDA to take enforcement action against Purebred Breeders for failing to obtain a license in light of recent changes to federal regulations that require retailers who sell puppies to consumers sight - unseen to obtain a federal license.

• Who is USDA - licensed Some breeders in Minnesota are licensed by the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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.»

Specifically, dog breeders / brokers who sell wholesale (i.e., to pet stores) must have a federal license.

Would force consumers who want a rare breed puppy not available in their state to travel great distances for their puppy if their breeder isn't willing to become federally licensed and give up his or her privacy;

Even if a pet store claims that their puppies come from «USDA - licensed breeders,» such a claim is meaningless: Every breeder who sells to a pet store is required to be licensed by the USDA, and most puppy mills have USDA licenses.

The federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA), passed in 1966, requires breeders who have more than three breeding female dogs and sell puppies to pet stores or puppy brokers to be licensed and inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Based on the jurisdiction (where the breeder is located), Animal Folks first filed a 200 + page complaint with the Pine River Police Department (and City Attorney), who chose not to act because this breeder is «USDA licensed.»

The Commercial Breeder Law states the Board must refuse to issue a license to a commercial breeder who has been convicted of cruelty to animals (Minn..

All dog breeders who sell more than 50 puppies per year directly to the public will be federally licensed and inspected.