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topknot · 07-14-2005, 04:32 AM

I think we ALL need to take a closer look at this new Bill that might be passed at the end of this month. I went to my local all breed club meeting last night and they are ALL upset. Yes, some show, but we also have pet owners, Rescue people, etc... And this Bill will affect all of them. For example if you co-own a dog, you must include all puppies whelped and adult dogs you own and are co-owned. If someone goes to pick up a dog for you that you just bought - you will need to have a USDA license as well as the person picking up the dog for you. If you are a small hobby breeder and buy a dog out of country - you will need a USDA license. If you buy a dog and later sell it - you will need a USDA license. If you stud your dog out - you are only allowed so many but that also includes studs you co-own. You will also be very responsible to what the other person you co-own does. If you only breed one or two litters a year, but also rescue dogs, foster, and placement on the side for which you change owners for a small fee - you will need a USDA license.

I thought this was a good Bill until it was actually defined in layman terms. My club is very upset. We had everyone stand and as the Bill was read and explained - in a short time everyone was sitting showing that we all would have needed a USDA license. What does that mean? Do you know how much land is required for a license and what kind of building would be needed to house the dogs? Can you be allowed to own a companion pet if you are license? Do we have any lawyers in our group that can tell us exactly who will be affected by this Bill and how? I think it is the resonsibility of all of us to take a closer look at this Bill and decide for ourselves.
I want puppy mills to stop for the protection of the dogs, but is this the way? This Bill could be passed by the end of this month. Here are just a few links I found, but please research and make your own decision. We have the right to be informed.
T.
You can also call 1-202-224-2035 and say "I oppose Senate Bill 1139"
http://www.dfow.org/PAWS_2005_FAQ.pdf

07-14-2005, 04:32 AM	#1
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Senate Bill1139 Bad/Good? I think we ALL need to take a closer look at this new Bill that might be passed at the end of this month. I went to my local all breed club meeting last night and they are ALL upset. Yes, some show, but we also have pet owners, Rescue people, etc... And this Bill will affect all of them. For example if you co-own a dog, you must include all puppies whelped and adult dogs you own and are co-owned. If someone goes to pick up a dog for you that you just bought - you will need to have a USDA license as well as the person picking up the dog for you. If you are a small hobby breeder and buy a dog out of country - you will need a USDA license. If you buy a dog and later sell it - you will need a USDA license. If you stud your dog out - you are only allowed so many but that also includes studs you co-own. You will also be very responsible to what the other person you co-own does. If you only breed one or two litters a year, but also rescue dogs, foster, and placement on the side for which you change owners for a small fee - you will need a USDA license. I thought this was a good Bill until it was actually defined in layman terms. My club is very upset. We had everyone stand and as the Bill was read and explained - in a short time everyone was sitting showing that we all would have needed a USDA license. What does that mean? Do you know how much land is required for a license and what kind of building would be needed to house the dogs? Can you be allowed to own a companion pet if you are license? Do we have any lawyers in our group that can tell us exactly who will be affected by this Bill and how? I think it is the resonsibility of all of us to take a closer look at this Bill and decide for ourselves. I want puppy mills to stop for the protection of the dogs, but is this the way? This Bill could be passed by the end of this month. Here are just a few links I found, but please research and make your own decision. We have the right to be informed. T. You can also call 1-202-224-2035 and say "I oppose Senate Bill 1139" http://www.dfow.org/PAWS_2005_FAQ.pdf