In a recent post, Wayne Pacelle of HSUS states he is "astonished" that responsible breeders are not on board with the many dog breeding bills HSUS has introduced across the country recently. He says that those of us who oppose these bills are paranoid, friends of the NRA, and apparently don't care about animals. Despite … Continue reading I’m Not on Board with HSUS Proposed Laws and I Love Pets
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Will Warrantless Searches Save NC Shelter Pets from their Executioners?
A vague and intrusive breeder bill being considered in NC prompted an opinion piece in The News & Observer:These animals come at a cost to taxpayers, who bear the burden of sheltering and killing the unlimited rejects of the commercial breeding industry. Animal shelters are easy dumping grounds for breeders seeking to dispose of animals … Continue reading Will Warrantless Searches Save NC Shelter Pets from their Executioners?
Ill Conceived Pet Legislation – More, More, More
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 … Continue reading Ill Conceived Pet Legislation – More, More, More
Action Alert for SC Pet Owners
The SC Legislature is continuing to work on S0223 - a bill which amounts to extortion of pet owners accused (not convicted, mind you) of animal cruelty in the state. A few changes have been made to the language since I first blogged on it, but the substance remains the same:Anyone charged with animal cruelty … Continue reading Action Alert for SC Pet Owners
Illinois Breeder Bill Gone Wild
Lawmakers in IL have proposed a bill to regulate dog breeders. Emphasis on regulate:Under "Definitions":"Sanitized" means [...] Washing all soiled surfaces with appropriate detergent solutions or disinfectant products followed by a clean water rinse that removes all organic material and mineral buildup.How do I know if I've removed all mineral buildup? How will the inspectors … Continue reading Illinois Breeder Bill Gone Wild
State Pet Laws: Who Speaks for You?
Here is a sampling of proposed legislation affecting pet owners around the US. All bracketed additions are mine. Our representatives are elected to speak for us, their constituents. If you find the bills they are considering to be misrepresentative of your view of fair, reasonable and necessary legislation, I suggest you speak for yourself. Find … Continue reading State Pet Laws: Who Speaks for You?
SC Bill Helps Battered Women and Their Pets
When faced with a crisis, it seems normal to me to cling to our family/loved ones and our home. But when staying at home becomes part of the crisis, some pet owners hold on to their loved ones - including their pets - even more. We saw this during Katrina when some owners refused to … Continue reading SC Bill Helps Battered Women and Their Pets
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