Finally, someone who people listen to is speaking out about puppy mills.
http://www.theinsider.com/news/2078430_Video_Dog_Whisperer_Cracks_Down_on_Puppy_Mills
This "mill" is much better then many those of us long apposed to the puppy mills have seen. But, we sincerely appreciate his efforts to bring awareness to this issue. Bravo, Cesar
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
2nd Annual Bark Heard Around the World Products Now Available
Once again WomanMade Products is pleased to partner with the Second Annual Bark Heard Around the World! Bark is an event that promotes awareness of the plight of the puppymill dog and the dogs that are currently waiting to be adopted in rescues and shelters. This year T-shirts, Sweatshirts and Hoodies are available in support of Bark. T-shirts in Carolina Blue, White and Oxford Grey are available in sizes S-XXL. Crewneck Sweatshirts & Hooded Sweatshirts in Carolina Blue and Oxford Grey are available in sizes M-XXL. Choose your color options and sizes and the corresponding prices for each will appear. To get more info on the event taking place at the NYS Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 30, check out their website: http://www.barkaroundtheworld.com/
Thanks for supporting The Bark Heard Around The World. - Becky of Woman Made Products
Monday, March 9, 2009
Rescue Ink is Coming to Bark!
If you have not already marked your calanders for May 30th to attend 2nd Annual Bark Heard Around the World in Syracuse, NY, you should.
Rescue Ink will once again this year be appearing to help raise awareness for the plight of dogs in puppy mills.
Watch out abusers, the Men of Rescue Ink will find you..... where ever you are!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Another 134 Rescued from Horrid Conditions
Atlanta, GA - another 134 rescued from horrid conditions many of them pregnant or with young pups. Read more and watch the video at:
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/Authorities_Raid_Alleged_Puppy_Mill_030309
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/Authorities_Raid_Alleged_Puppy_Mill_030309
Sunday, February 22, 2009
MO MIll Busts
More dogs saved from horrible conditions with two mill busts in MO this past week. Click on the link below to see a video of the conditions these animals endured. Warning, this video is graphic.
http://member.hsmo.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GreeneCountyRescueVideo_tim_narrative
http://member.hsmo.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GreeneCountyRescueVideo_tim_narrative
Friday, February 13, 2009
Slow But Steady
There's been lots of news this week with progress made to change laws across our country to raise awareness of puppy mills, dog auctions, pet stores and the likes. This update came from Columbus Top Dogs, http://www.columbustopdogs.com/
1. COLORADO. On January 21, The puppy mill bill was officially introduced into the Colorado state legislature. The bill limits the number of adult, unaltered dogs a breeder can maintain, mandates annual veterinary exams, and prohibits individuals convicted of animal cruelty of obtaining a breeder license.
2. ILLINOIS. On January 19, announcement of a Puppy Mill bill, sponsored by Fritchey and state Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Mt. Prospect), was introduced into the Illinois state legislature. The Bill, called Chloe's Bill, was named after a young female dog that was rescued from a filthy, unlicensed puppy mill in Downstate Macon County. The legislation, if passed in its proposed form, would:
Create a Dog Breeder License Act, which would prevent breeders from having more than 20 unaltered (not neutered or not spayed) dogs.
Prohibit people from obtaining a dog-breeding license if they have been convicted of a felony animal-cruelty crime, including dog fighting.
Require dog breeders to keep dogs in buildings without wire flooring and with sufficient heating, cooling and ventilation.
Require pet stores and breeders to provide potential pet buyers with the dog's full medical history, information of spaying and neutering and information about any prior medical care.
Establish penalties starting with fines and escalating to having animals seized and breeding operations shut down.
3. INDIANA. The puppy mill bill amendment passed the House committee vote yesterday and will be voted on in the full House next week. For more details on this bill, click here - >
http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2009&session=1&request=getBill&docno=1468&doctype=HB
The Summary of the Puppy Mill Amendment includes: A.) Anyone who during a 12 month period maintains at least 10 adult female dogs that have not been spayed and are over four months of age (exempts shelters, rescues and animal control organizations). B.) Standards of care (ventilation, sanitary conditions, illumination, temperature, exercise and cage size requirements; no wire flooring).C.) Vet Care - Every animal must receive a physical exam from a licensed veterinarian every year and the breeder must maintain veterinary records on each animal. Surgical procedures or euthanasia ofany animal may not be performed by anyone other than a licensed veterinarian.D.) Pet Store Disclosure - Requires any pet store to post name, city and state of each pup's breeder as well as name, city and state of any broker. Pet stores must maintain veterinary records on each animal and make them available to purchasers or prospective purchasers.E.) Lemon Language - Requires breeder to provide another dog or full refund if dog is found to be sick within 21 days of purchase. Or, if dog is found to have congenital problems within a year, the breeder must also reimburse the buyer for vet bills (not to exceed the purchase price of the dog). F.) Cap Language - Maximum of 20 dogs that are (older than) one year and have not been altered at any address or location. G.) Breeding limitation - dogs cannot be bred without annual certificate from vet, must be at least 18 months of age and less than eight years of age. Female dogs shall only be allowed to whelp one litter per year.H.) Animal Cruelty Convictions - Individuals convicted of animal cruelty under Indiana code may not operate a commercial breeding facility. Additionally, commercial breeders may not hire staff who have been convicted of animal cruelty. I.) Registration with the State Board of Animal Health - yearly registration of anyone who fits the above definition of a puppy mill. $50 yearly registration fee. Class C infraction for not registering as a commercial breeder.
4. OHIO. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) is preparing for a face-to-face meeting with HSUS President Wayne Pacelle, a meeting initiated by HSUS. Ohio's constitution does allow for ballot initiatives and as many of you are aware, Ohio voters and taxpayers aren't bashful about putting initiatives on the ballot. Since the passage of Proposition 2 in California, there has been a lot of speculation as to what state might be next, Ohio has been one of the states mentioned. MARY'S NOTE: It is our hope that a ballot initiative to ban dog auctions may be a very real possibility for 2009.
For more information, we invite you to view the article, "Ohio Farm Bureau to meet with HSUS" - > http://www.brownfieldnetwork.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=5CFF61D1-5056-B82A-D06E8C420A3FAD83.
5. OKLAHOMA. The Oklahoma Pet Quality Assurance and Protection Act, H.B. 1332, passed the House committee vote (11-2) yesterday and will be voted on in the full House in the very near future.
This proposed legislation would set regulations for dog and cat breeders, and authorize a state agency to inspect kennels and facilities that sell more than 25 animals a year. The Pet Quality Assurance Enforcement Fund will be funded from fees, fines, etc. and will provide the necessary means to support enforcement.
For more details concerning this legislation, we invite you to read the article, "OK House to Vote on Puppy Mill Bill" - > http://newsok.com/house-to-vote-on-puppy-mill-bill/article/3344976
6. PENNSYLVANIA. With a vote of 192 for and 0 agains t, House Bill 39, amending Pennsylvania's Crimes Code for animal cruelty and introduced by Representative Tom Caltagirone (D-Berks), passed in today's session. The proposed legislation will impose criminal penalties for specific medical procedures if not performed by a licensed veterinarian including debarking, c-section births and tail docking. The act of ear cropping by anyone other than a vet is already prohibited in Pennsylvania.The legislation now heads for the Senate.7. TENNESSEE. State lawmakers are trying diligently to curb bad breeding operations by regulating breeders and creating an inspection process. State Sen. Doug Jackson is proposing legislation that he hopes will put an end to what many call puppy mills. The bill would require any breeder with more than 20 animals to pay a $500 licensing fee to the state. If you have more than 40, it goes up to $1,000. Commercial breeders would also be inspected yearly.
For more information, we invite you to view the article, "Senator Hopes Legislation Ends Puppy Mills" - > http://www.wsmv.com/video/18661052/index.html.
Also, a suspected puppy mill in Sparta, TN was raided yesterday morning. The bust involved the rescue of over 275 dogs. Click here to read more - > http://www.wsmv.com/news/18692339/detail.html.
8. WASHINGTON. In the wake of the recent seizures of hundreds of sick or neglected dogs from alleged puppy mill operations in Skagit and Snohomish counties, state lawmakers are considering a bill that would regulate breeders who own a large number of dogs. A Senate committee on Monday discussed the bill, which would provide "humanitarian requirements for certain dog breeding practices" by limiting breeders to keeping a maximum of 25 dogs at any one location and also by setting strict guidelines for the housing and care of the animals.
For more details concerning this legislation, we invite you to read the article, "Lawmakers Consider Bill Targeting Puppy Mills - > http://www.komonews.com/news/39342082.html.
1. COLORADO. On January 21, The puppy mill bill was officially introduced into the Colorado state legislature. The bill limits the number of adult, unaltered dogs a breeder can maintain, mandates annual veterinary exams, and prohibits individuals convicted of animal cruelty of obtaining a breeder license.
2. ILLINOIS. On January 19, announcement of a Puppy Mill bill, sponsored by Fritchey and state Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Mt. Prospect), was introduced into the Illinois state legislature. The Bill, called Chloe's Bill, was named after a young female dog that was rescued from a filthy, unlicensed puppy mill in Downstate Macon County. The legislation, if passed in its proposed form, would:
Create a Dog Breeder License Act, which would prevent breeders from having more than 20 unaltered (not neutered or not spayed) dogs.
Prohibit people from obtaining a dog-breeding license if they have been convicted of a felony animal-cruelty crime, including dog fighting.
Require dog breeders to keep dogs in buildings without wire flooring and with sufficient heating, cooling and ventilation.
Require pet stores and breeders to provide potential pet buyers with the dog's full medical history, information of spaying and neutering and information about any prior medical care.
Establish penalties starting with fines and escalating to having animals seized and breeding operations shut down.
3. INDIANA. The puppy mill bill amendment passed the House committee vote yesterday and will be voted on in the full House next week. For more details on this bill, click here - >
http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2009&session=1&request=getBill&docno=1468&doctype=HB
The Summary of the Puppy Mill Amendment includes: A.) Anyone who during a 12 month period maintains at least 10 adult female dogs that have not been spayed and are over four months of age (exempts shelters, rescues and animal control organizations). B.) Standards of care (ventilation, sanitary conditions, illumination, temperature, exercise and cage size requirements; no wire flooring).C.) Vet Care - Every animal must receive a physical exam from a licensed veterinarian every year and the breeder must maintain veterinary records on each animal. Surgical procedures or euthanasia ofany animal may not be performed by anyone other than a licensed veterinarian.D.) Pet Store Disclosure - Requires any pet store to post name, city and state of each pup's breeder as well as name, city and state of any broker. Pet stores must maintain veterinary records on each animal and make them available to purchasers or prospective purchasers.E.) Lemon Language - Requires breeder to provide another dog or full refund if dog is found to be sick within 21 days of purchase. Or, if dog is found to have congenital problems within a year, the breeder must also reimburse the buyer for vet bills (not to exceed the purchase price of the dog). F.) Cap Language - Maximum of 20 dogs that are (older than) one year and have not been altered at any address or location. G.) Breeding limitation - dogs cannot be bred without annual certificate from vet, must be at least 18 months of age and less than eight years of age. Female dogs shall only be allowed to whelp one litter per year.H.) Animal Cruelty Convictions - Individuals convicted of animal cruelty under Indiana code may not operate a commercial breeding facility. Additionally, commercial breeders may not hire staff who have been convicted of animal cruelty. I.) Registration with the State Board of Animal Health - yearly registration of anyone who fits the above definition of a puppy mill. $50 yearly registration fee. Class C infraction for not registering as a commercial breeder.
4. OHIO. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) is preparing for a face-to-face meeting with HSUS President Wayne Pacelle, a meeting initiated by HSUS. Ohio's constitution does allow for ballot initiatives and as many of you are aware, Ohio voters and taxpayers aren't bashful about putting initiatives on the ballot. Since the passage of Proposition 2 in California, there has been a lot of speculation as to what state might be next, Ohio has been one of the states mentioned. MARY'S NOTE: It is our hope that a ballot initiative to ban dog auctions may be a very real possibility for 2009.
For more information, we invite you to view the article, "Ohio Farm Bureau to meet with HSUS" - > http://www.brownfieldnetwork.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=5CFF61D1-5056-B82A-D06E8C420A3FAD83.
5. OKLAHOMA. The Oklahoma Pet Quality Assurance and Protection Act, H.B. 1332, passed the House committee vote (11-2) yesterday and will be voted on in the full House in the very near future.
This proposed legislation would set regulations for dog and cat breeders, and authorize a state agency to inspect kennels and facilities that sell more than 25 animals a year. The Pet Quality Assurance Enforcement Fund will be funded from fees, fines, etc. and will provide the necessary means to support enforcement.
For more details concerning this legislation, we invite you to read the article, "OK House to Vote on Puppy Mill Bill" - > http://newsok.com/house-to-vote-on-puppy-mill-bill/article/3344976
6. PENNSYLVANIA. With a vote of 192 for and 0 agains t, House Bill 39, amending Pennsylvania's Crimes Code for animal cruelty and introduced by Representative Tom Caltagirone (D-Berks), passed in today's session. The proposed legislation will impose criminal penalties for specific medical procedures if not performed by a licensed veterinarian including debarking, c-section births and tail docking. The act of ear cropping by anyone other than a vet is already prohibited in Pennsylvania.The legislation now heads for the Senate.7. TENNESSEE. State lawmakers are trying diligently to curb bad breeding operations by regulating breeders and creating an inspection process. State Sen. Doug Jackson is proposing legislation that he hopes will put an end to what many call puppy mills. The bill would require any breeder with more than 20 animals to pay a $500 licensing fee to the state. If you have more than 40, it goes up to $1,000. Commercial breeders would also be inspected yearly.
For more information, we invite you to view the article, "Senator Hopes Legislation Ends Puppy Mills" - > http://www.wsmv.com/video/18661052/index.html.
Also, a suspected puppy mill in Sparta, TN was raided yesterday morning. The bust involved the rescue of over 275 dogs. Click here to read more - > http://www.wsmv.com/news/18692339/detail.html.
8. WASHINGTON. In the wake of the recent seizures of hundreds of sick or neglected dogs from alleged puppy mill operations in Skagit and Snohomish counties, state lawmakers are considering a bill that would regulate breeders who own a large number of dogs. A Senate committee on Monday discussed the bill, which would provide "humanitarian requirements for certain dog breeding practices" by limiting breeders to keeping a maximum of 25 dogs at any one location and also by setting strict guidelines for the housing and care of the animals.
For more details concerning this legislation, we invite you to read the article, "Lawmakers Consider Bill Targeting Puppy Mills - > http://www.komonews.com/news/39342082.html.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
HSUS Lobby Day in Albany NY, March 30, 2009
Legislative action is important to change the laws and change the ways of mass breeding. HSUS is planning lobby day throughout the country. To find an event near you, visit their calendar at https://community.hsus.org/humane/upcoming-events.tcl
Join the lobby day in Albany, NY:
https://community.hsus.org/humane/events/lobbyday_AlbanyNY_March30/details.tcl
Join the lobby day in Albany, NY:
https://community.hsus.org/humane/events/lobbyday_AlbanyNY_March30/details.tcl
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