Critter News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
The fallout from the huge puppy mill seizure is fueling calls for a review of Quebec's animal rights laws, which are abysmal even for Canada. Exerpted from CTV News. Animal welfare workers are calling for stricter laws on breeding facilities after more than 500 allegedly malnourished dogs were seized from a Quebec puppy farm last week.
Critter News
APRIL 17, 2011
Months after Missouri voters approved a measure that cracks down on what animal advocates say are some of the nation’s most notorious puppy mills, lawmakers are poised to repeal much of the law, saying the rules are too costly and punish legitimate dog-breeders who generate an estimated $1 billion annually in the state.
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Critter News
DECEMBER 11, 2008
This news story slipped by in November. It has about 140 stores nationwide that sell puppies that supposedly come from "good" breeders (are any breeders good? The investigation revealed that some of Petland's brokers are also buying from puppy mills. Tags: pet stores puppy mills us. but that's another post.)
Critter News
APRIL 12, 2010
This complaint is the result of proposed legislation to ban puppy mills in Ireland. The dog breeding legislation, intended to outlaw “puppy-farming”, was prepared by Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment John Gormley. The draft Bill proposes a new regime of annual inspections and fees for dog breeders.
Critter News
JUNE 29, 2009
This time it's Scamps, who used puppy mills as suppliers and sold sick animals to the public. Tags: breeders pet stores puppy mills. Good riddance.
Critter News
APRIL 14, 2009
Water Dog puppy Bo. Others are accusing him of getting a dog from a breeder. He came from a breeder and did not have a successful first placement, but his is nowhere near the tough stories we hear about in shelters. But he wasn't really adopted from a breeder either. Tags: breeders Obama dogs. Yadda, yadda, yadda.
Critter News
OCTOBER 31, 2009
Would such a bill lead to jurisdiction over puppy mill breeders as well? And, of course, this board would be dominated by big ag's people, so I think they're right. There may also be unintended consequences. It's an issue to follow though.
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