Sentences with phrase «small animal breeders»

Since May 2012, purebred dog and cat enthusiasts, rabbit and other small animal breeders and animal activists have been focused on the USDA's proposed rule updating the retail pet store definition in the federal Animal Welfare...

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I'm not saying that evolution or adaption doesn't occur on a small scale — it certainly does — and is observable and measurable within certain limitations as any professional breeder in plants or animals will attest.

Hard copies of these voluntary small animal care standards — which cover sanitation, shipping standards, handling and more — are currently in the hands of more than 100 breeders and distributors.

This acquisition adds cat litter brands Breeders Choice and BreederCelect and small - animal bedding brand Back -2-Nature into the Kent Pet Group family.

While many of the responsible breeders and distributors in these smaller animal categories already hold themselves to internal care standards, and many retailers conduct audits of their vendors to ensure that protocols are established and followed, there is no common set of standards that we in the industry can point to with pride when legislators ask what we do to protect animals throughout the breeding and sales process.

The Small Animal Care Committee is building on its first - in - the - industry care standards program by disseminating breeder and distributor guidelines to those who supply small animals to the tSmall Animal Care Committee is building on its first - in - the - industry care standards program by disseminating breeder and distributor guidelines to those who supply small animals to the tsmall animals to the trade.

«By shrinking the supply of puppy mill dogs flowing into our market, the ordinance is expected to boost adoptions for homeless animals and increase sales for small, responsible dog breeders,» said Humane Society of the United States» Arizona State Director, Kari Nienstedt.

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!).

Often, breeders simply won't sell a Maltese puppy to a family with small children because the puppies are so tiny and fragile that a small child who plays too rough could accidentally harm the animal [source: Palika].

A study by Best Friends Animal Society in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine studied 6,000 dogs and discovered that those from pet stores are more likely to have behavioral problems than ones purchased from small breeders.

Just last week, Ohio's Governor Kasich signed a new bill that allows pet retailers to acquire their animals from large and small breeders — AKA puppy mills.

Not a single one called back with details confirming the local, small - scale, quality breeders they claimed provided their animals.

NOTE: One of the issues with pet stores (and their websites) is the fact that some stores do not disclose where the animal is bred prior to purchase, or may mislead customers into thinking that their puppies were bred and raised by small, reputable breeders.

This Kent acquisition will add cat litter brands Breeders Choice and BreederCelect and small - animal bedding brand Back - 2 - Nature into the Kent Pet Group family.

Our small animals come from caring breeders that are focused on raising the bar when it comes to animal care and husbandry.

Join with us, responsible small breeders, those who love their animal companions, and the AKC to Protect ALL OF OUR RIGHTS TO HAVE ANIMALS AS PART OF OUR FAMILY AND WHERE YOU ARE ABLE TO ADOPT THEM FROM!!

The bill specifically focuses on pet stores and not small breeders, rescues or animal shelters.

It's time to STOP attacking those involved in animal enterprises, whether a small breeder or large, educate the public and * help them * make wise decisions and take care of the animals they have, and enforce animal welfare laws where necessary, instead of creating onerous new ones.

Both breeds today are rarely used for hunting foxes due to laws banning the practice in many places, but some breeders and owners have their dogs compete in sporting events such as go - to - ground contests, in which they have to go underground to attempt to kill a caged rat or other small animal.

«Puppy mill» is not a legally defined term, it is slang invented by the «animal rights» extremists to denigrate any and all breeders — small or large, standard or substandard.

This early dog was eventually refined by breeders to produce a smaller, prettier animal which was more of a fashion accessory than a worker!

The PIJAC Small Animal Standards of Care (SAC) is the first - ever, comprehensive set of voluntary standards for breeders and distributors of small mammals, reptiles, and bSmall Animal Standards of Care (SAC) is the first - ever, comprehensive set of voluntary standards for breeders and distributors of small mammals, reptiles, and bsmall mammals, reptiles, and birds.

If you decide to use a breeder, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says to look for a small - scale breeder who never sells to dealers or pet shops.

But the stores sell other, smaller live animals, many from out - of - state breeders.

The Cook County measure does allow for stores to sell pets from small, responsible, licensed breeders with five or fewer breeding animals.

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It won't help you to shoot the messenger, when the volunteer or breeder is just being honest about exercise needs, size and energy level at maturity, grooming requirements, suitability for interacting with small children, and other realities related to a breed or individual animal.

Animal - rights activists routinely distinguish between large commercial breeders and smaller operations.

The breeders of these dogs required that the animal could pull a light load for long distances with a small amount of food and as the breed has a high metabolism, a little food will last them a long time but it should be the correct nutrition.

Although discovering a deep love for music and theater in high school, Roberta was inspired to pursue veterinary medicine by her aunt, who worked as a dairy vet for a decade in rural New York before transitioning to become a small animal practice owner and a Morgan Horse breeder.

«Dog men» remark that popularization in the 1980s, created an opportunity for backyard breeders who through abuse, teasing, or «practice» on non-fighting dogs, cats and other small animals or even other humans have caused a problem.

«Breeders face difficult decisions in choosing which dogs to breed,» says Kathryn M. Meurs, D.V.M., Ph.D., the Richard L. Ott Professor of Small Animal Medicine and Research at Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine.

«A review of state and USDA inspection reports from more than 100 breeders who sold animals to the nation's largest retail pet store chain revealed that more than 60 percent of the inspections found serious violations of basic animal care standards, including sick or dead animals in their cages, lack of proper veterinary care, inadequate shelter from weather conditions, and dirty, unkempt cages that were too small.

They say the animals are trapped in small cages and deprived of proper veterinary attention and that the U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn't do enough to regulate those breeders or correct problems.

Members must include veterinarians, animal control, humane society representatives, large and small breeders, breed rescues, retail pet sellers, and «sporting» dog associations.

... A review of USDA inspection reports from more than 100 Petland breeders revealed that more than 60 % of the inspections found serious violations of basic animal care standards, including sick or dead dogs in their cages, lack of proper veterinary care, inadequate shelter from weather conditions, and dirty, unkempt cages that were too small.»

The new rule will also apply to large commercial breeders of other warm - blooded pets such as kittens and small mammals and will improve the welfare of thousands of animals across the country, including those in your own backyard.»

PIJAC worked with animal care experts on voluntary standards of care for groomers as well as for breeders and distributors of small animals.

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.

Pet Professionals» Animal Care Last summer, PIJAC's Small Animal Care Committee — made up of 24 diverse pet care professionals — released the first - ever voluntary standards of care for small mammal, bird and reptile breeders and distribuSmall Animal Care Committee — made up of 24 diverse pet care professionals — released the first - ever voluntary standards of care for small mammal, bird and reptile breeders and distribusmall mammal, bird and reptile breeders and distributors.

A word of warning: this field often seems to be little more than a pyramid scheme, with initial breeders making small fortunes and those who buy in down the line seeing their once unique animals descend in value.

The supervisor of the store's small animal department works with local breeders and its regular suppliers to ramp up the rabbit and guinea pig orders.

With all of the scrutiny and criticism directed at breeders, both large and small, you owe it to yourself to learn more about the people who breed your customers» companion animals and their continued education.

Pet stores have been known to hide the terrible truth from customers, leading them to believe they're purchasing an animal that came from a small, reputable breeder — when in fact that couldn't be further from the truth.