HSUS to the dog breeders of Delaware: Weer in ur stayt, writin’ ur loz:
House Bill 95 – This bill adopts the recommendations of the Humane Society of the United States regarding restrictions on the large-scale for-profit dog breeding operations commonly known as “puppy mills.”
Bill includes dog limits, how often breeders must take their dogs to the Vet, age restrictions, Vet approval required to breed, no back-to-back litters and more.
Individual judgement of the responsible, experienced breeder? 86 that. We’re going with the HSUS! True, they’re not dog breeders or even a veterinary organization but surely HSUS knows so much about ethical dog breeding (by magic!) that its recommendations should be made into law.
Additional reading:
The Monthly National Legislation Report (alphabetical listings by state) – March 2009
American Sporting Dog Alliance – “179 Animal Rights Anti-Dog Bills Introduced In 34 States”