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Originally Posted by wildcard  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. |
You seem to be forgetting that most millers live in very private areas. Not too many people have access to these kennels. I think on another thread you said you talked to a couple of local policeman who weren't even aware of any kennels in their areas, yet it had a high population of Amish who often have kennels. Them not being aware of any kennels, does not mean that there are no kennels, it just means that nobody has reported them for any violations, but then again who would, the USDA? I think not.