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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom
But we shouldn't let these HUGE, volume breeders brainwash folks into thinking that all Animal Welfare=fanatics who don't want pets to exist. (I was reading here, specifically: Wisconsin Professional Pet Breeders Association)
I think some of what I read there also speaks to Nancy's point of no one looking out for the small breeder...and that it is these volume breeders who are trying scare and alarm the small breeder so that the volume breeders can keep churning puppies out, status quo. Interestingly, they're calling all legislation Anti-Pet Legislation....please! Ridiculous. |
The part about the WPPBA is what I was specifically referring to. It does seem like the whole issue is being dominated by animal rights groups and miller interest groups. The small, responsible breeder doesn't seem to have a voice in the process and I think their input would be valuable in crafting legislation. As I see it, the only groups that could represent small breeder interests would be the breed clubs but I don't see anywhere that they are active in these legislative efforts. If you go to the link I posted, you'll also get a perspective as to why the USDA inspectors are ineffective in helping to stop these puppymills. Here's a direct link to that part of the site
Thoughts on USDA Inspectors, etc. Also, here's a link to see how the Wisconsin Pet Facilities Law has fared
Wisconsin Pet Facilities Law As I've posted before, enforcement is a prime issue, whether it's of a new law or ones already on the books. I don't think any of this info has changed my core opinion, but it has been enlightening on the 'nuts and bolts' of this issue.