Link to the story http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11182100# UPDATE: Emotions run high at public hearing on dog-breeder legislation Posted: Sep 23, 2009 5:29 AM Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:29 AM EST MADISON (WKOW) -- Lawmakers say Wisconsin is now a magnet for those wanting to sell puppies without regulation. A bill meant to protect animals from abuse took center stage at the state capitol Wednesday. Lawmakers held a public hearing on the Commercial Dog Breeder's License Bill: which could essentially put an end to so-called puppy mills. The bill would require anyone selling 25 or more animals at a time be licensed with the state. They would also be subject to inspections. In the last decade, all previous attempts at similar legislation have failed. For more than three hours, legislators listened to dozens of supporters of the bill.. and a few who oppose it. Stormy Hope www.carpoc.org AKC Legislative Liaison, GSDCA Sunshine Squad <showgsd.org/sunshine.html) GSDs and more ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================