Sentences with phrase «required of other breeders»

Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture, announced new laws that they hope will close the internet puppy mill loophole that currently exempts breeders that sell puppies online from the same regulations and inspections required of other breeders.

Not exact matches

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.

A LOT OF BREEDERS ARE GOING TO BE UPSET WITH ME WHEN THEY READ THIS, and with you if you require it from them, but when you've been on the other side, and had a pet with health or temperament problems, and had to either put the dog to death, or had to pay massive medical bills, and lived with the heartache, you'll agree with me 100 %!

Some states require pet stores to post the names of the breeders in a visible location, such as on the dogs» cages, so consumers have additional information about where the puppies came from, and other large - scale commercial dog breeders sell directly to consumers over the Internet.

Inspections could only be conducted by state employees, and breeders must be given an opportunity to correct violations. Inspectors would be required to report violations of animal cruelty or other laws to the local authorities.Â

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.

Others want the intensity of nurturing an active pup and require help in locating a reputable breeder.

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.

Pet stores, Internet sites, flea markets, and others selling dogs commercially to consumers in Ohio will be required to source dogs from breeders who meet the new humane standards of care.

The breeding permits and high intact - dog license fees required by these laws and the accompanying number limits and other requirements often drive good breeders away, leaving puppy buyers with few options for finding well - bred healthy pets and robbing a community of a broad and deep body of knowledge about dog care and training.

I have recently had long discussions with a couple of other long time Sheltie breeders regarding what is required to «breed to The Standard».

In the meantime, although no screening is required for any of the conditions named, the IGCA and other responsible breeders strongly recommend testing for PRA.

When looking for a puppy, remember that all dogs (like all other animals and plants) carry genetic defects, that not all genetic defects cause painful disorders that require Herculean efforts to cure or control, and that chances of getting a pup with fewer serious defects are enhanced if you buy from a responsible breeder who uses the tools scientists have provided.

The breeder would be required to display the license and include the license number in any advertisement, sale or other transfer of the animal.

The ordinance has record keeping requirements particularly for breeders and pet stores and reserves the right of the mayor to require inspections at any time though, if there is no search warrant, permit holders can refuse access and schedule the inspection at a convenient time or offer to submit evidence of compliance in some other way such as at a hearing.

e. Commercial establishments selling locally bred dogs or cats shall prominently display the breeding permit number (s) of the breeder (s) whose dogs and cats are sold in said establishments and any other pertinent information required by the General Manager; Commercial establishments selling dogs and cats which were not bred within the City of Los Angeles shall prominently display the name and address of the breeder (s) of such dogs and cats and any other pertinent information required by the General Manager;

The bill requires registration of all animal rescues including foster homes but does not apply to any breeders other than high volume breeders and dog retailers; hobby and show breeders, sporting or hunting dog breeders, pet stores and small «backyard» breeders would not be subject to any regulation under the bill.

A person convicted of a crime of cruelty to an animal shall be prohibited from working in any capacity that requires such person to be in contact with an animal, including a commercial boarding or training establishment, shelter, animal control facility, pet shop, grooming facility, commercial breeder service, veterinary hospital or clinic or animal welfare society or other nonprofit organization incorporated for the purpose of providing for and promoting the welfare, protection and humane treatment of animals.