2006-06-21 18:38:37 · 6 answers · asked by pawsquestions 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, and if you want to keep up on it, join the pet-law group. If you are concerned, help fight it.
Most commercial breeders are USDA already and it won't affect them.
When those numbers drop to 3/15 and then 1/5, and the AR fanatics will keep pushing to make sure they are, we will all be affected. Even if you are not a breeder but like well bred dogs. The only place to get a PB puppy will be from a CB or someone on a corner with smuggled and sickly Mexican puppies. Look at what has happened in California, make breeding next to impossible and then wonder why sickly puppies are being smuggled in. Well....DUH!
Most small breeders cannot afford to build 2 outside kennel buildings at $100,000 + apiece, and most do not want to be forced to raise their puppies outside on concrete. The USDA regulations are lengthy and very specific and only the CBs or the very rich can afford the kind of facilities needed to comply.
If you love animals, we need your help! Anti-dog laws are being pushed all over the country! Get involved! And if you are in or near Pa, help to make sure Santorum is NOT reelected!
2006-06-22 07:03:07 · answer #1 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS), introduced by Representatives Jim Gerlach (R-PA) and Sam Farr (D-CA) in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Richard Durbin (D-IL) in the U.S. Senate, strengthens existing law covering commercial breeding facilities by amending the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The PAWS legislation would require that any commercial breeder who sells more than six litters of dogs or cats, and produces more than 25 puppies or kittens, directly to the public in a year be licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The bill also allows for public access to source records for animals bred overseas and imported into the United States, extends the temporary suspension period for facilities with AWA violations from 21 days to 60 days, and gives the USDA direct authority to apply for injunctions.
2006-06-22 02:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which one?
2006-06-22 01:42:35 · answer #3 · answered by ERvetRN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the paws bill?
2006-06-22 01:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by darlena88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I know of, and I hope it doesn't.
2006-06-22 01:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by RabbitMage 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is it? explain! I want to know!
2006-06-22 01:57:10 · answer #6 · answered by keep it real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋