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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  One thing I noticed, especially here on YT, is if a breeder in on the USDA list that means pet owners will stay away. To me seeing a breeder listed with the USDA is a huge red flag and I would warn others to stay away, hopefully that puts a dent in their business. Plus, do you honestly think puppymills are really going to put forth the effort to exercise the dogs everyday? That will require more help, which costs $$$$, you know they only care about the $$$$$. |
This will only impact breeders who sell over 50 dogs a year. Just because a breeder is listed with the USDA, it only means that they are a large volume breeder, it' does not necessarily make them a horrible breeder. If a person believes they want to support this type of breeder, home inspections are crucial. I personally think it very difficult to be a large scale breeder and give the breeding dogs the attention they deserve.
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In May, Senators Durbin and Vitter and Rep. Farr introduced the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act to bring all commercial dog breeders in the United States under federal oversight. Currently, only breeders who sell their dogs to brokers or pet stores are required to be licensed and inspected by the USDA. If passed, the PUPS Act would require any breeder who sells or offers to sell more than 50 dogs annually directly to the public—including over the Internet—to also be licensed and inspected.
The bill would also require all dog breeders licensed under the federal Animal Welfare Act to exercise every dog every day, including allowing the dogs to reach a running stride without the use of treadmills or similar devices. Requiring exercise could dramatically improve the lives of thousands of dogs suffering from lifetimes of confinement at the hands of the commercial breeding industry.
The ASPCA was disturbed by the most recent report by the U.S. Office of Inspector General on the USDA’s lax enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. We are working with federal officials to ensure that the current law, as well as any amendments, is enforced consistently and aggressively against violators. In the meantime, strengthening the current law is critical if better enforcement is to have a significant impact. |
http://www.aspca.org/blog/usda-fails...ect-puppy.html