Not exact matches
As other states have passed regulations of all entities that sell, trade or adopt
out a large number of dogs,
substandard breeders and rescues that are unable to meet the standards in their home states have flocked here.
As State Outreach Coordinator for Oklahoma Alliance for Animals, in the last month I have gotten e-mails or calls from people trying to find
out how to report
substandard breeders, a fraudulent rescue, two hoarder cases and more.
If local governments truly want to put
substandard pet
breeders out of business, they should work with local pet retailers and the broader pet industry to implement responsible regulations that ensure high standards of puppy care while protecting the ability of consumers to buy healthy pets from the local pet stores they know and trust.
They will be reaching
out to
breeders and others in the industry to develop concrete, science - based standards — standards that are meant to bring
substandard kennels into compliance with the standards the majority of
breeders use on a daily basis.