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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  However, if the USDA inspector isn't required to report them to anyone, who would ever know? Still, it is another reason why state laws are so important. |
If I had my own dog tied out in a neglectful way (and no. before you ask, I don't tie my dogs out) law enforcement would not know about it unless it was reported either. The author of the article was basically saying that an individual with one dog could be prosecuted but a miller could not be for the same thing. I don't believe that to be true. If the USDA law preempted state law why would states bother trying to pass their "puppy mill" legislation? Saying the millers are essentially protected from current state cruelty by having USDA licenses is not correct. It is just another way to try to convince people that states need special laws for millers.