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Originally Posted by gemy  Awh yes property ownership. Maybe we can create a licensing agency, where all would be pet owners, must take a course, and be issued a license to own a pet. Like a drivers license. Then for infractions they can be fined, charged, and ultimately denied the "right" to own a dog or a cat. For example if you surrendered a dog to a shelter that goes on your record, and you are disallowed from adoption for a set period of time.
I still feel one of the ways to limit large scale breeders is to legislate proper health screenings, tests, and mandatory microchipping of all puppies, dams/sires. Then identification of health problems, can be traced back to the original USDA breeder. Hit their pocketbook! Make it less profitable and make them "pay" for their poor breeding practices. |
I also want to remind people that USDA breeders are not necessarily the worst of the worst. At least they are licensed and inspected. Those large volume breeders who sell directly to the public, or over the Internet need no kennel licenses or inspections. The Internet has created a huge problem in that many people see nothing wrong with buying a dog from the nice lady they met on the web. Very few people think it's important to see the kennel conditions in person.
I think breeders should be held accountable for the dogs they produce, and it's their responsibility to monitor buyers and take back any dog that needs to be rehomed. I agree a dog license where people need to pass a test would be a great idea. I doubt if that would ever go over here, people hate big government, and the idea that the government can tell them what to do with their property.