I think there should be more regulations... if you own just about any business you have to get a lic. and have many rules and regs to follow, and many different groups that make sure you follow them (osha, dot ect) if you are producing puppies for a profit, that is a business.
This doesn't sound like it will affect the person who has a litter a year, or doesn't make a profit over 500.00.
This bill will affect mostly those who have "stock" and change out that "stock" when the female is no longer producing pups (usually selling the female.. so they have room in their "stock" for a female who can produce)
The usda has rules and regs that farmers have to follow with their "stock" also.. so it makes sense to me they are trying to have some say in breeders and their "stock".
I don't think you will find a bill that will attack puppy mills and not affect the breeder who has disposable bitches.... ie: stock, and several litters a year. |