Companion Animal Breeding
Gov. Strickland's Puppy Mill Deal
As a result of a deal reached with the Humane Society of the United States, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced he would support and expected to pass laws regulating commercial dog breeders.
McKenzie's Law Introduced
McKenzie's Law, named for the little dog pictured here, who was rescued from a puppy mill, has been introduced as House Bill 570 by Ohio state Rep. Cheryl Grossman.
Gov. Signs IL Bill Requiring More Disclosures About Pet's Breeder
Update Aug. 23, 2010: Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has now signed into law, H.B. 5772, one of the strongest laws in the country requiring pet stores, dog breeders and dealers, cattery operators and rescues to provide information to purchasers or adopters as well as the state about a pet's history.
For more on this new law, read Animal Law Coalition's earlier reports below.
PA's Dept. of Ag Regulations Subvert 2008 Dog Law
Update Aug. 21, 2010: The Independent Regulatory Review Commission ("IRRC") with the support of Gov. Ed Rendell, has now approved regulations submitted by the Dept. of Agriculture and the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement that allow 50% wire flooring in Class C commercial kennels for nursing mothers and pregnant dogs about to give birth. For more on this....
PA Dept. of Ag Allowed to Gut Dog Law
The Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) has approved regulations offered by the Dept. of Agriculture and its Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement that gut the ban on wire flooring for breeding dogs held in Class C commercial kennels.
This despite nearly universal opposition to the regulations during the public hearing held by IRRC on August 19.
CA VMA Looks to Expand Control Over Animal Care Services
On January 1, 2010 a new law went into effect in California that states that no city or county will be allowed to prohibit a licensed healing arts professional which includes veterinarians from "engaging in any act or performing any procedure that falls within the professionally recognized scope of practice".
MO Secy of State Certifies Ballot Initiative
Aug. 3, 2010: The Missouri Secretary of State has now certified the "Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act" to appear on the November, 2010 ballot in Missouri! The initiative will be called Proposition B on the ballot.
More than 190,000 signatures were delivered to the Secretary of State.
Why is Gov. Rendell supporting the illegal actions of PA's Dept. of Agriculture?
Courtesy of Main Line Animal Rescue
Our new dog law clearly states adult dogs in commercial kennels can no longer be housed on painful wire flooring (solid or slatted only) and every adult dog is required to have unfettered access to an outside exercise run.
It's Not Just About the Dogs and Cats....
The San Francisco Animal Control Commission is set to vote in August, 2010 on a proposal to ban ban the sale of animals by pet stores.
The proposal would not be limited to a ban on sales of dogs and cats, but also small mammals such as hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, mice and chinchillas. Sales of birds may be banned as well.
What's Up with Ohio?
by Michele Hollow, Pet News and Views
Pet News and Views if taking a look at animal legal issues in Ohio. This is the first in a series:
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