[ SHOWGSD-L ] The new Paws... now called PUPS - Read the fine line here.......
- From: "Ginger Cleary" <cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Showgsd-L@Freelists. Org" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:57:18 -0400
Vet script to exercise a dog on a mill, an hour a day walk, no advertising
puppies on the web... see underline... ALL "hobby" breeders will now be
defined as a "retail pet store".... pay attention folks, this is the type
of language that will bury us....
On Friday morning - HSUS has just introduced anti-pitbull, anti-breeder
legislation - with the help of key members of congress. Here is some of the
language - beware:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getpage.cgi?position=all&page=S903
1&dbname 08_record
By Mr. DURBIN (for himself,
Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs.
MCCASKILL, and Mr. WYDEN):
S.3519. A Bill to Amend the Animal
Welfare Act to provide further protection
for puppies; to the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, today I
am introducing the Puppy Uniform
Protection and Safety Act, or PUPS
Act.
In recent years, media reports have
highlighted the cruel treatment of dogs
raised by irresponsible breeders in
large-scale commercial operations. The
facilities operated by the most negligent
owners are often referred to as
puppy mills, because they churn out
dogs the way a factory wouldbwith little
or no respect for the animalsb quality
of life.
Let me be clear, there are many responsible
dog breeders across the country
who care about and take great
pains to properly look after the animals
in their care. Those breeders are
not the target of this legislation.
Unfortunately, the less scrupulous
bbpuppy millsbb threaten the reputation
of the entire industry. The dogs bred or
raised in puppy mills are often housed
in cramped, dirty, wire cages. To maximize
profit, a breeder may stack cages
on top of each other or keep the cages
outdoors where dogs are exposed to the
elements. The dogs may never be given
a chance to exercise or even walk on
solid ground. Some animals rescued
from puppy mills show signs of malnutrition
and dehydration, having been
denied a sufficient supply of food and
You canbt blame people for using the convenience
of shopping online, but some
puppy mill operators advertise on the
internet so that they can bypass the
pet store. That way, the breeder can
avoid the Federal licensing requirements
of the Animal Welfare Act,
which apply only to wholesale breeders.
That means that finding your
puppy on-line may well increase the
chance that youbll be buying from a
puppy mill.
The PUPS Act I am introducing
today, along with Senators FEINSTEIN,
MCCASKILL, and WYDEN, would amend
the Animal Welfare Act to require that
breeders obtain a license from the
USDA if they raise more than 50 dogs
in a 12-month period and sell directly
to the public.
These licenses are inexpensive and
the application process is simple. But
USDA licensing would allow the agency
to ensure that large and mid-level
breeders comply with minimum Federal
standards. The PUPS Act also requires
all commercial breeders to give
dogs in their care at least two daily exercise
breaks, allowing the dogs to
enjoy at least 60 minutes outside of
their crates or enclosures.
The good news is that the public is
growing more aware of the existence of
puppy mills. Recent investigations of
the deplorable conditions at several
large puppy mills along with the interest
shown by celebrities, including Chicago
resident Oprah Winfrey, have
brought new attention to the cause. As
a result, many Americans seeking companion
animals are doing their homework.
They are choosing to adopt from
local shelters or finding and visiting
responsible breeders. It is my hope that
extending and improving oversight of
this industry through the PUPS Act
will help Americans feel confident
about the health and well-being of the
dog that they welcome into their family.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent
that the text of the bill be printed
in the RECORD.
the bill was ordered to be printed in
the RECORD, as follows:
S. 3519
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in
Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the bbPuppy Uniform
Protection and Safety Actbb.
SEC. 2. REGULATION OF HIGH-VOLUME SELLERS
OF PUPPIES.
(a) RETAIL PET STORE DEFINED.bSection 2
of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2132) is
amended by adding at the end the following
new subsection:
bb(p) The term bretail pet storeb means a
person thatb
bb(1) sells an animal directly to the public
for use as a pet; and
bb(2) does not breed or raise more than 50
dogs for use as pets during any one-year period.bb.
(b) LICENSES.bSection 3 of the Animal
Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2133) is amended in the
second provisob
(1) by striking bbretail pet store or other
person whobb and inserting bbretail pet store,
or other person who (1) does not breed or
raise more than 50 dogs for use as pets during
any one-year period, and (2)bb; and
(2) by striking bbresearch facilitybb and inserting
bbresearch facility,bb.
(c) HUMANE STANDARDS.bSection 13 of the
Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2143) is amendedb
(1) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h)
as subsections (h) and (i), respectively;
(2) by redesignating the second subsection
(f) as subsection (g); and
(3) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
bb(j)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a dealer
shall provide each dog held by such dealer
that is of the age of 12 weeks or older with
a minimum of two exercise periods during
each day for a total of not less than one hour
of exercise during such day. Such exercise
shall include removing the dog from the
dogbs primary enclosure and allowing the dog
to walk for the entire exercise period, but
shall not include use of a treadmill, catmill,
jenny mill, slat mill, or similar device, unless
prescribed by a doctor of veterinary
medicine.
bb(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a dog
certified by a doctor of veterinary medicine,
on a form designated by and submitted to
the Secretary, as being medically precluded
from exercise.bb.
SEC. 3. EFFECT ON STATE LAW.
The amendments made by this Act shall
not be construed to preempt any law or regulation
of a State or a political subdivision of
a State containing requirements that are
greater than the requirements
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Federal Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Abusive Puppy Mills
Legislation Seeks to Close Loophole in Animal Welfare Act that Allows
Internet Breeders to Sell Puppies without any Federal Oversight
WASHINGTON (Sept. 19, 2008) b The Humane Society of the United States and
Humane Society Legislative Fund commend federal lawmakers for introducing
bills that will crack down on abusive b puppy millsb in the United States
b where breeding dogs are often stacked in wire cages for years to produce
litter after litter. The legislation will close a loophole in the Animal
Welfare Act that currently allows large, commercial breeders who sell
puppies online and directly to the public to escape licensing and
regulation.
The legislation b known as the b Puppy Uniform Protection Statuteb
(PUPS), or b Babybs Billb in honor of rescued puppy mill survivor Baby who
is the subject of Jana Kohlbs new book A Rare Breed of Love b was
introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday as H.R. 6949 by Reps.
Sam Farr (D-Calif.), Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.), Lois Capps (D-Calif.) and Terry
Everett (R-Ala.). A companion bill was also introduced in the Senate by Sen.
Richard Durbin (D-Ill.).
The bills also require that dogs used for breeding be removed from their
cages for exercise every day. Female breeding dogs in puppy mills are
typically forced to live their entire lives in small cages with no
opportunity for exercise, no socialization, and little human interaction.
b Dogs are not livestock, and they shouldnbt be treated like a cash
crop,b said Michael Markarian, executive vice president of The Humane
Society of the United States and president of the Humane Society Legislative
Fund. b We are grateful to federal lawmakers for introducing this
legislation to curb the worst abuses in the puppy mill industry. Itbs a
much-needed upgrade to our nationbs laws that protect manbs best friend
from cruelty and harm.b
Facilities that breed dogs for commercial resale through pet stores are
required to be licensed and inspected under the federal Animal Welfare Act.
But thanks to a gaping exception in the law, puppy mills that sell directly
to the public are exempt from any federal oversight whatsoever. Unregulated
Internet sellers and other direct sales facilities sell thousands of puppies
a year to unsuspecting consumers. Due to improper care, their puppies are
often sick, leaving outraged consumers with frail, sometimes dying puppies
and high vet bills. Meanwhile, the breeding dogs at these facilities often
spend their entire lives in constant confinement and deprivation.
b Sadly, finding your puppy online may well increase the chance that
youbll be buying from a puppy mill,b said Sen. Durbin. b Our bill simply
requires that breeders obtain a license from the USDA if they raise more
than 50 dogs in a 12-month period and sell directly to the public and sets
forth reasonable standards of care for commercial breeders. Responsible dog
breeders are not the target of this legislation, but hopefully it will put
the puppy mills out of business.b
b My work supporting puppy mill regulation goes back to my time in the
California Assembly where I championed California's puppy mill law,b Rep.
Farr said. b I think itbs very important that Congress take the time to
address issues like animal welfare. These are the kinds of issues that
really demonstrate who we are as a society.b
b Ibm proud to join with Congressman Farr and representatives of The
Humane Society of the United States today as we continue our efforts to
ensure that commercial dog breeders are appropriately regulated,b added
Rep. Gerlach. b Our bill, the PUPS Act, will close a loophole in current law
that allows large breeding operations avoid any and all oversight. I am
confident that this bill will not hinder the operation of reputable and
responsible breeders. Instead, it is aimed at protecting dogs and making
individuals who are motivated by profit over the fair and humane treatment
of dogs accountable for their actions.b
The legislation will close the loophole in the AWA that allows thousands
of commercial breeders to go unregulated. It will require the following
changes to the AWA:
a.. All dog breeders who sell more than 50 puppies per year directly to
the public will be federally licensed and inspected; and
b.. Dogs at commercial breeding facilities must be given the opportunity
to exercise for 60 minutes a day.
c.. The bill will not affect small breeders and hobby breeders who sell
fewer than 50 dogs per year directly to the public, but is crafted to cover
only the largest commercial breeding facilities.
Public concern about the inhumane conditions typical in puppy mills is at
an all-time high, due to coverage on national television and several
large-scale cruelty investigations and rescues from puppy mills this summer
that The HSUS and local shelters spearheaded. Earlier this year, the Farm
Bill passed by Congress included a new provision to ban the importation of
puppies under six months old from puppy mills in China, Russia, Mexico and
other foreign countries.
Media Contact: Liz Bergstrom, 301-258-1455, ebergstrom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal
protection organization b backed by 10.5 million Americans, or one of every
30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the
protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on
programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty b On the web at
humanesociety.org.
The Humane Society Legislative Fund is a social welfare organization
incorporated under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code and formed
in 2004 as a separate lobbying affiliate of The Humane Society of the United
States. The HSLF works to pass animal protection laws at the state and
federal level, to educate the public about animal protection issues, and to
support humane candidates for office. On the web at hslf.org.
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
humanesociety.org
Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty
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NC Director
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