Sentences with phrase «state licensed breeders»

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In states which lack high volume breeder regulations, those selling kittens bypass licensing requirements altogether.

Federal and state laws regulate licensed and inspected commercial dog breeders.

The 2010 passage of the «puppy mill bill» placed the commercial pet breeder regulations under title 59 of the Oklahoma State Code in a section called Professions and Occupations, and the licensing compels breeders to collect and remit sales taxes to the state in a manner consistent with other retail busineState Code in a section called Professions and Occupations, and the licensing compels breeders to collect and remit sales taxes to the state in a manner consistent with other retail businestate in a manner consistent with other retail businesses.

In order to halt the abuses that occurred in unregulated high volume kennels, many states began licensing breeders that sell to the public.

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.

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.»

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.

is not considered to be a big puppy mill state with only nine commercial breeders and 4 % of the licensed breeders having less than 50 dogs.

There are few out - of - state shipping records and some families have been provided local Michigan breeder names, most of which are not licensed or regulated.

UNLICENSED BREEDERS: When asked about the stores breeders, Donna Corbett the owner, stated everyone that she buys from is USDA lBREEDERS: When asked about the stores breeders, Donna Corbett the owner, stated everyone that she buys from is USDA lbreeders, Donna Corbett the owner, stated everyone that she buys from is USDA licensed.

Knotts, the state senator, pledges action — state licensing and inspection requirements for all commercial breeders (though he's later unseated in the November election).

State laws vary widely: A dog breeder that would be illegal in one state may have no problem getting licensed and operating in anoState laws vary widely: A dog breeder that would be illegal in one state may have no problem getting licensed and operating in anostate may have no problem getting licensed and operating in another.

The HSUS has never acknowledged that Pet Breeder Organizations in the 10 States where over 80 % of all USDA Licensed Breeders are located have «Publicly Condemned Substandard Kennels.»

Some states restrict the permissible sources of pet store puppies, like limiting stores to buying dogs only from USDA - licensed breeders without certain violations.

Tennessee state Sen. Doug Jackson says the conditions at the Hickman County, Tennessee puppy mill of Patricia Adkisson were abhorrent enough to prompt him to introduce S.B. 258 (H.B. 386 in the House), a bill that would require licensing of commercial dog and cat breeders, establish regulatory control over these breeders, Â and also offer protections for consumers purchasing these animals as pets.

Fewer than 1,800 breeders are legally qualified and licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture, according to Bober.

Licensed retail breeder through the State of Kansas, CFA Cattery for over 20 years.

Cook County's ordinance requires pet stores to source dogs, cats, and rabbits from municipal - run (federal, state, or local) animal shelters, rescue organizations, or breeders that meet certain restrictions, specifically, those that hold a Class A USDA license (i.e., no brokers) or possess five or fewer breeding females.

To be a part of it, a breeder must volunteer at least 24 hours for the pet industry, attend MPBA chapter meetings, and be state and USDA licensed, among other qualifications.

There are currently 825 state - licensed commercial breeders in Missouri.

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.

If you bought your dog in Illinois, the pet store is required to disclose the name and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) license number of its breeder.

In my state, Missouri, there are over 1,000 licensed commercial breeders, read puppymills.

The HSUS asks Missouri's attorney general to investigate purported dog «rescue» group operated by state - licensed dog breeder Wendy Laymon.

Any dog breeder / broker that holds an Animal Welfare Act license must be inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The Humane Society of the United States has submitted a complaint to Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster requesting an investigation of the purported dog «rescue» group operated by state - licensed dog breeder Wendy Laymon.

Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed SB 337, which will prohibit pet stores in the state from acquiring dogs and cats from breeders with documented Animal Welfare Act violations within the past three years or whose USDA license has been suspended within the past five years.

«We want breeders that are working hard in their facility, we will use only breeders regulated and licensed by the federal government, USDA and in their state,» Huggins said.

Last week a federal judge in Austin, Texas denied a motion brought by angry dog breeders to block the state's new puppy mill law, which will require licensing and inspections for certain breeders.

GRCA opposes mandatory spay / neuter legislation because: 1) there is no evidence to suggest that it is effective in achieving its stated goal; 2) it causes well - documented health and developmental problems in some pets, especially when performed before sexual maturity; 3) it pushes responsible breeders out of the licensing system; 4) it reduces the availability of well - bred healthy, home bred and raised puppies; 5) it encourages the importation of puppies and dogs from less acceptable sources, including foreign countries; and 6) because laws that force owners to perform surgery on their pets without a rational basis for doing so may be unconstitutional.

Such remedies should be conditioned upon the buyer's adherence to the care and feeding program prescribed by the breeder and / or seller, as well as a timely examination by a state licensed veterinarian.

At any given point in time, there are typically between 2,000 and 3,000 USDA - licensed breeders (commonly referred to as puppy mills) operating in the United States.

The state has the second highest number of breeders licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), behind Missouri, and problems there abound.

Puppy mills are facilities (kennels, farms, breeders), licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, that produce pet store puppies for distribution in the United States and other foreign markets.

Shipping records prove that most of our local pet stores work with out - of - state commercial breeders «puppy mills», even though the dogs are marketed as «AKC certified» or from «reputable» or «USDA licensed» breeders.

State action is needed: 34 states have laws to license or regulate dog and cat breeders.

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.

If the dog turns out to be the breeder's personal dog, every attempt will be made to return the dog to the breeder intact, provided, however, that this does not violate any county, state or local shelter license requirements, restrictions, laws or regulations.

As a State and USDA licensed breeder, we ensure that our dogs are properly socialized and free from disease.

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.

The USDA Class B license allowed Bauck to breed her own dogs as well as buy dogs or puppies from other breeders and then sell to pet stores throughout the United States.

• 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.»

The new law requires commercial dog and cat breeders to obtain a state license and to submit to annual inspections by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.

The Humane Society of the United States and Texas Humane Legislation Network submit amicus brief in support of The Licensed Breeders Act

(It appears this breeder's state license has since been removed from the BAH list.

While the USDA stated its purpose was to provide transparency, critical information, such as breeder names, addresses, and license numbers, from the documents has been redacted.

There are more than 1,500 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)- licensed breeders in the United States.

In 2012, there were 2,356 licensed breeders compared to 2,654 today, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Because right now, licensed United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) breeders — and Illinois regulated pet stores — are held to a higher standard of humane treatment.