Sentences with phrase «of cat breeders»

Now, at least in the UK, it is extremely rare for a pedigree kitten to be sold with FeLV, thanks to the dedicated testing of cat breeders.

This beautifully illustrated and reader - friendly review of feline health care, disease prevention and integrative treatments will be a welcome addition to the libraries of cat breeders, owners and caregivers.

The breeder directory consists of thousands of cat breeders throughout the United States and Canada.

Before buying a purebred kitten you should ask 4 searching questions of the cat breeder, and look for 5 important signs to try to ensure that the pedigree kitten you buy will go on to lead a full and healthy life.

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Orland Park began considering the issue after the Chicago City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners banned the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits from large - scale breeders earlier this year in an attempt to keep pet stores from selling animals raised in puppy mills.

Orland Park began considering the issue after the Chicago City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners banned the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits from large - scale breeders...

The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance banning the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits from commercial breeders last month.

Lifelong horse breeder with successful show background... those are my passions... I'm outgoing, have a great sense of humor... lead an active, fit & healthy lifestyle... have several dogs, barn cats, & lots of horses... not into drama...

Standard Persian is based on the dialect of the city of Information, links, and international breeder contact information for the Persian cat breed.

These are knowledgeable home breeders of specific breeds of cats.

If your cat breeder can not prove to you that his or her cat has competed in championship cat shows, or that he or she seems like just a run - of - the - mill amateur home breeder, or someone who is just waiting for you to part with your wallet, then do not proceed further.

Camille Hulen, owner of Camille's Cat House and an animal welfare advocate, says, «If you buy a purebred animal from a breeder, an animal in a shelter will die because you did not choose it.

Registered breeders with either of the cat clubs are supposed to be ethical in their breeding practices, maintaining high standards of breed conformity and have entered their cats in championship cat shows.

Establish standards for care that are no more stringent than United States Department of Agriculture specifications for the humane handling, care, and treatment of dogs and cats; (this means USDA rules are the maximum in standards, as opposed to the present Act where USDA rules are the minimum in standards) How many ways do we need to explain to you that means the Dept. of Ag will not be able to write rules in excess of USDA standards which by most reputable breeders are absolute minimum standards by which they exceed?

However, unless the ethical breeder has years of experience in cat breeding and genetics and is very careful in choosing the breeding stock for his cats, undesirable traits will creep into the breed.

Other times, breeders set out to create a breed with specific qualities, such as the California Spangled cat, which was born from a variety of breeds.

For the pet breeders among us, pet reproductive services are vital for the safe, responsible breeding of cats and dogs.

These cats are members of the family, and quality of life is highly important to the breeder.

For most cat breeders, it's a labor of love, but not all breeders are created equal.

With plenty of hard work from breeders all over the world, the British Shorthair has become a beautiful, much - loved cat, internationally.

We recommend that you only adopt your Maine Coon from a cat breeder that has proof of screening for these unfortunate conditions.

For many years, breeders have crossed the Sphynx cat breed with cats of normal coat and therefore have a strong gene pool.

We have an extensive list of Don Sphynx cat breeders if you decide that this beautiful Russian Hairless cat is the ideal companion for you.

British Shorthairs may have started out as street cats in the United Kingdom, but with plenty of hard work from breeders all over the world, the British Shorthair has become a force to be reckoned with on the CFA show bench, having been recognized as a breed in May 1980.

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!).

Nevaeh Bengals Not rated yet Nevaeh Bengals are 3 generations of hobby Bengal cat breeders, breeding high quality pedigree domestic Bengal cats in the South of England.

Kernes Minnesota black Maine Coon owner: G Kelly; breeder: Marianne Kernes of Kernes Maine Coons cat photo © Theresa Fouche

There are four Abyssinian cat coat colors that are widely accepted by the owners and breeders of show quality cats.

If you're looking to adopt a specific breed of house cat, make sure you research any cat breeders before making a decision.

A New Hampshire breeder, who was arrested for cruelty to animals when dozens of dogs and cats were found living in filth, was selling puppies from Russia for as much as $ 1,900 each on the Internet.

For pedigree cat breeders who control the matings of their cats, there is a chance to breed from friendly cats to incorporate this into the next generation.

There is a gene test available so it is definitely worth asking the breeders about the status of their cats — good breeders should know about it.

Volusia's 14 - member task force, created in March, is made up of animal - control board members, humane society directors, cat breeders, veterinarians, feral - cat caregivers, a county health department employee and other concerned citizens.

PATTI DONEGAN»S letter focused on the problem of puppy mills, backyard breeders and dog brokers.Florida Statute 585.195 states each dog offered for sale shall be inoculated against canine disease prior to sale.Florida Statute 823.15 requires sterilization of dogs and cats released from an animal shelter or humane society.The problem in Orange County is the lack of enforcement of these laws, and the need to extend sterilization requirements to back - yard breeders.The public can become involved by encouraging the county commission and city councils to enforce the rules and regulations presently on the books, until a countywide ordinance can be made law that protects the needs of the consumer and the lives of the animals.

Camden County in New Jersey adopted a resolution on Thursday September 17 to ban sales of dogs and cats at pet stores, unless those animals are from hobby breeders or...

The food, several skids of it, came to Great Babies from the Breeders Assistance Program Breed Rescue, which is part of the Cat Fanciers Food Pantry.

Many important trends and statistics were covered, with pit bulls, feral cats, and breeders also part of the hour.

This is a new and rare cat breed with only a few cat breeders found in Canada, Europe (including Eurasia) and the United States of America.

That includes requiring pet stores to ensure they are obtaining their dogs and cats only from breeders who comply with standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

It also spells out that cities and counties can go after pet stores who sells a dog or cat that they knowingly or should have known came from an unlicensed breeder or a breeder with multiple violations of USDA regulations.

The task force - which was created in March 1997 by the county's animal control board - was made up of animal control officers, feral cat feeders, a veterinarian, cat breeders, humane society directors, a health department spokeswoman and other residents.

California could become the first state in the nation to ban pet stores from selling commercially bred pets which includes dogs, cats and rabbits that come from out - of - state breeders according to THE SAN DIEGO UNION - TRIBUNE.

If you feel that you qualify for one of these adorable felines, then be sure to seek a reputable cat breeder and avoid backyard breeders.

This month I've been thinking about how to create positive, lasting change for companion animals who are suffering at the hands of puppy millers, backyard breeders, and others who sell dogs and cats for profit with complete disregard for their health, safety, and well - being.

The first step is to research some of the most common breeds that are considered hypoallergenic, and find a reputable breeder or a private owner that will allow you to either borrow or spend time in a house with the type of cat that you think might work.

Pedigreed cats may occasionally be re-homed through breed rescue organizations or newspaper ads, but it is probably safest, from a behavioral point of view, to go straight to a reputable breeder who can regale you with information about your cat's parents and other relatives.

It took four more years of hard work by the Fawn breeders before their cats would obtain equal status.

They try to solve this problem by encouraging or requiring people to spay or neuter their pets (to reduce the number of cats and dogs who need homes), 57 encouraging people to adopt animals from shelters rather than purchasing them from pet stores or breeders (to increase the number of people looking to provide homes to animals in shelters), 58 and donating money to shelters and foster programs that care for cats and dogs waiting to be adopted (so they can house animals for longer).59 Collectively, these solutions have greatly reduced the number of cats and dogs euthanized in shelters.60 The problem is well understood, although making further progress in solving it may be expensive in areas where all these solutions have already been implemented.

A key resolution for action has been for breeder legislation to require independent inspections based on enforceable Standards for the care and rehoming of breeding animals and their litters; microchipping which records the breeders» details; and desexing prior to sale or exchange of kittens, recognizing that overbreeding of cats is a major problem that urgently needs to be addressed.

The state's attempt to end sales from breeders followed on the heels of moves by the Chicago City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners to ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits from large - scale professional breeders.