[ SHOWGSD-L ] PUPS - H.R. 835 - Press Release

From: Stormy Hope <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>
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Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 14:02:20 -0800
Note the HSUS involvement..  HSUS also has a big press release  
extolling Sen. Gerlach (PA)
Subject: Co-sponsors legislation demanding humane treatment of dogs  
and greater oversight of breeders selling pets for profit


http://gerlach.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID"6953

Press Release

Contact: Kori Walter, Press Secretary 610.594.1415

Gerlach reintroduces measure to protect pet owners, crack down on  
puppy mills

PA GOP News Brief - 3.3.2011

Thursday, March 03, 2011


Co-sponsors legislation demanding humane treatment of dogs and greater  
oversight of breeders selling pets for profit

Washington
Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-6th District) continues to work to ensure  
the humane treatment of animals and to protect consumers buying family  
pets. On Monday, he re-introduced legislation in the U.S. House of  
Representatives that would prevent puppy mill owners from exploiting a  
loophole in federal law and avoiding reasonable regulation.
The proposed Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (PUPS Act) calls  
for all commercial breeders that sell more than 50 dogs per year to  
the public to be federally licensed and inspected regularly. Some  
large breeders have evaded federal animal welfare laws by selling dogs  
on the Internet. This bill (H.R. 835) would close that loophole.
Dogs at these commercial breeding facilities also would receive daily  
exercise separate from the primary enclosure. The amount of exercise  
would be based on the age, gender, and reproductive status of the dog.
Ã¢â?¢Ë?This bipartisan legislation is long overdue and necessary to end  
the horrific conditions and inhumane treatment of dogs at large  
breeding kennels here in Pennsylvania and throughout the  
country,Ã¢â?¢Ë? Gerlach said. Ã¢â?¢Ë?In addition to keeping dogs  
confined to cramped cages, puppy mill owners often profit by selling  
sick animals to unsuspecting buyers. I look forward to working with my  
colleagues and the Humane Society on this bill to make sure pet owners  
and dogs are protected in all states. This bill would not hinder the  
operation of reputable and responsible breeders. It is aimed at  
protecting dogs and making individuals motivated by profit rather than  
the fair and humane treatment of dogs accountable.Ã¢â?¢Ë?
  
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