From a couple of posts I read this morning, I can understand finally, the words divide and conquer. As long as we think "them against us", the AR groups will conquer, because we are certainly divided. We have a lot of education yet to do, and in our own midst. Stormy In a message dated 2/5/08 9:24:42 AM, silvermoongsds@xxxxxxxxx writes: > I hope this passes, it details what a reputable breeder normally does. I do > think that the graduated kennel license fee may or may not depending on > price be a good idea, but its a step in the right direction. It would > certainly > put a damper on the unethical puppy mills if this could be enforced. > Hopefully > other states can take a model from this and shut down or atleast regulate > the puppy mills. JMHO > Luanne > > Maine's proposed humane and ethical breeding law... > DRAFT PROPOSED PUPPY MILL LAWS > > Kennels/Housing > No more that 100 dogs capable of breeding > No kennel can sell more than 100 individuals or 20+ litters a year > Graduated kennel license fee (ie 0-25 animals; 25-50; 50-75; 75-100) > Kennels must be equipped with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. > Animals must have adequate cage size (USDA standards) and kennels must > have adequate exercise areas for the number of dogs they have. > Kennels must have proper shelter, temp control, ventilation, air > "You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result." Mahatma Gandhi Stormy Hope *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.www ************** Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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 - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================