Companion Animal Breeding
W. VA. Puppy Mill Bills Stuck in Committee
The West Virginia puppy mill bills, House Bill 4333 and a Senate version, S.B. 147, are both stuck in Agriculture Committees. These bills were filed this year on the heels of a puppy mill raid at the misnamed Whispering Oaks Kennel that held 1,000 dogs in horrific conditions.
New Illinois bills, Illinois' Puppy Mill Bill
A bill targeting commercial dog breeders has been introduced in the Illinois legislature. H.B. 5771, introduced by Rep. Susana A.
Both OK Breeder Bills Pass
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Update Mar. 3, 2010: Oklahoma's black market breeder bill, S.B. 1712, has now passed the state Senate by a vote of 38-8 (engrossed version attached below). The bill is now in the House.
In the meantime, the Oklahoma Pet Quality Assurance and Protection Act, H.B. 2745 has passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 63-30. The bill now goes to the state Senate.
Hearing 2/18 on Bill to Ban Pet Store Sales of Dogs Under 9 Mos
A bill is pending in the Maryland legislature, S.B. 505, that would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs under 9 months of age. The definition of "retail pet store" is broad and would include any place that sells dogs for a profit.
Violators would face fines of up to $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense.
Iowa's Gov Signs Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill
Update Mar. 9, 2010: It's now official! Iowa Gov. Chet Culver has signed H.F. 2280 into law. A rare champagne moment for the animals, one rescuer described.
For more on this new law, read Animal Law Coalition's reports below.
NH Puppy Mill Bill in Trouble
A New Hampshire bill, H.B. 1624, would limit the number of breeding dogs kept by breeders to 50 over the age of 4 months.
Watch West Hollywood City Council Ban Retail Dog, Cats Sales
Update Feb. 3, 2010: The West Hollywood City Council has voted unanimously to ban pet stores from sellling dogs and cats. One outlet for sales of dogs and cats trapped in the pet trade has been cut off in West Hollywood.
For more on the ordinance, read Animal Law Coalition's report below.
Efforts to End Ohio's Dog Auction Continues
by Michele C. Hollow, Pet News and Views, a blog for pet and wildlife lovers (reprinted with permission)
Puppy Mill Broker Caught in Insecticide Scam
The U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Hunte Kennel Systems and Animal Care Inc., a division of Hunte Corporation, the largest U.S. wholesaler-distributor, and also an international broker, of puppies, has agreed to pay a $56,632 civil penalty.
Hunte is paying the penalty to settle charges the company illegally sold an insecticide meant for use on cows and pigs as a flea and tick treatment for dogs. Hunte is said to have repackaged and relabeled the insecticide, Prolate/Lintox-HD, and sold it under the name Paramite.
