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Category Archives: On the National Front
Federal PUPS Act…now has 153 cosponsors…breeders beware.
“Ownership interest” is not defined. Co-ownerships could be included – EVEN if the bitch does not reside on your property. And what is “ownership interest”? Do you have a clause in your contract to receive a pick puppy from a breeding? That’s an ownership interest. Does your contract include a clause that says if the dog cannot be kept, it should be returned to the breeder? Ownership interest. Does your contract indicate that you have a say in the potential sire? Ownership interest. Continue reading
MA legislation would affect companion animal events
A Massachusetts legislative committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 1023 on July 19 – a bill that would significantly change the definition of kennel to encompass training facilities or any dog event with more than 12 dogs. All those meeting the new criteria would be required to comply with all state and local licensing and other regulations currently reserved just for large kennels.
This would mean that any daytime activity where more than twelve dogs are present (including dog shows, training facilities, companion events, etc.) would now be considered a kennel and required to comply with all state and local kennel licensing and regulations. Continue reading
Your Dog’s Best Friend May Be His Attorney
Animals are being seized in Texas on a regular basis by law
enforcement officers assisted by local humane societies that house the
animals. Many times offers to help from national purebred dog and cat
rescue groups are refused and the seizures turn into major fundraisers for
the humane societies. If Animal Control knocks on your door, know your
rights as animal owners. Do not let them in without a Search Warrant even
if you feel you’ve nothing to fear. Continue reading
Update on Murder Hollow Bassets (July 2011)
“As Miss Willard tearfully decided which of her dogs to part with, defendant Bengal threatened her that defendants could give her enough citations to take her house,” the complaint states. Continue reading
Yikes! Performance dog folks in Cecil County, MD
anyone who keeps dogs for hunting, tracking, participating in dog shows, performance events, or field or obedience trials. Even if dogs are not being bred and sold, those meeting this definition would be required to obtain an annual hobby kennel license and individual licenses for every dog they own, obtain site approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission, develop a program of veterinary care and exercise for dogs and display them in a prominent location, and submit to annual inspections prior to renewing the license.
Both commercial and hobby kennels may also be subject to unannounced inspections at any time.
IRS INVESTIGATE HSUS
“By its own admission, HSUS spends more than twice as much on “advocacyand public policy” than any other category of expenses. Attached to the letter were numerous examples of HSUS lobbying activity.
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Wayne Pacelle: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
My how his tune has changed with time and cash! Continue reading
You may not know this about the slang term “puppy mills”
Permission to crosspost is granted 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Puppy Mills www.naiaonline.org www.humanewatch.org www.saova.org http://mnlreport.typepad.com/the_monthly_national_legi 1) There is no such thing as a “puppy mill”. “Puppy mill” is not a legally defined term, it is … Continue reading
FEDERAL PUPS ACT THREATENS RESPONSIBLE BREEDERS
American Kennel Club – Federal PUPS Legislation Information Update www.akc.org American Kennel Club – News Article – Federal PUPS Legislation Information Update
Preserving our pets – don’t listen to the AR’s
How dare we, as pet owners, lobbyists, and politicians bow down to these words! Continue reading
