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Beamers Mom · 09-20-2010, 04:48 AM

Bumping on up!

Beamers Mom · 09-20-2010, 11:03 AM

Hope y'alls are clicking on the link to help get this passed

shodanusmc · 09-20-2010, 02:39 PM

Thank you for contacting me to discuss the treatment of dogs in commercial "puppy mills." I appreciate hearing from you and share your interest in this issue.

Puppy mills are commercial dog breeding facilities that place profits above the animals' welfare. Dogs that are bred or raised in these operations are often subjected to substandard conditions. The animals are given little or no human contact and may be warehoused in unsanitary wire cages stacked one on top of another. Proper veterinary care may be infrequent or nonexistent. Unfortunately, puppy mills supply hundreds of thousands of puppies to pet stores every year.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspector General audited the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's handling of puppy mill investigations. USDA's Inspector General found several major flaws with these investigations, including an ineffective enforcement process for repeat violators of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the improper documentation of AWA violations.

The Inspector General's report also found that, due to a loophole in the AWA, many large puppy mills are able to escape licensing and inspection requirements by selling dogs over the internet. On May 25, 2010, I introduced the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act to close this loophole and prevent puppy mill operators from bypassing the laws governing the safe and humane treatment of animals by selling dogs directly to the public.

Under the PUPS Act, breeders who sell dogs directly to the public, and sell more than 50 dogs per year, will need to obtain a federal license and could be subject to inspection. The bill also requires that dogs at commercial breeding facilities be given adequate space and opportunity for regular exercise. The PUPS Act has been referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee.

I will keep your thoughts in mind as I continue to work to prevent the mistreatment of dogs and to ensure that USDA adequately addresses the issues that have been identified in the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's handling of puppy mill investigations.

Thank you again for your support. Please feel free to keep in touch.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Durbin
United States Senator

Beamers Mom · 09-21-2010, 04:53 AM

Great that you got a response

shodanusmc · 09-21-2010, 05:22 AM

He is a do nothing liberal Senator, but yes, at least I got a form letter, and at least he is involved in the bill.

Will I get jimped on mow for my latest political comment?

Nancy1999 · 09-21-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

He is a do nothing liberal Senator, but yes, at least I got a form letter, and at least he is involved in the bill.

Will I get jimped on mow for my latest political comment?

Well, some of us liberals have a few good ideas.

Unfortunately, it takes what people call "liberals" to take a stance on certain issues. Conservatives tend to like the status quo, and sometimes that's just not good enough. What we think of liberal today will be seen as conservative tomorrow. Thank you very much for contacting your senator about this! I won't jump on you.

Years ago I read that a young man who was conservative had no heart, and an old man who was liberal had no brains. I really like the quote, and I think it tells us, we need the proper blend of heart and brains. I know you have a lot of heart, I won't comment on the brain part!

shodanusmc · 09-21-2010, 10:24 AM

Nanvy, you are one of the few libs in AZ. I should move back there, and you should come on up to Liberal Crook County, Il.

Oh, and just for the record, no one has ever accused me of having brains! LOL

Nancy1999 · 09-21-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Nanvy, you are one of the few libs in AZ. I should move back there, and you should come on up to Liberal Crook County, Il.

Oh, and just for the record, no one has ever accused me of having brains! LOL

LOL!

I know this is a very conservative state, and, I really don't want the word to get out, Sheriff Joe might be on my doorstep!

I guess compared to some conservatives I'm liberal, and compared to some liberals I'm conservative. I really hate the labels, I think they can get in the way of making a wise decisions.

Beamers Mom · 09-22-2010, 05:07 PM

Moving this thread up.

Beamers Mom · 09-23-2010, 06:19 AM

Bumping on up

Beamers Mom · 09-23-2010, 05:14 PM

Bumping on up

cally930 · 09-23-2010, 05:45 PM

Got confirmation today from Senator Schumer - he got my letter - yay!!!

Beamers Mom · 09-23-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cally930

Got confirmation today from Senator Schumer - he got my letter - yay!!!

Great!

I never got any response. I think I'll go and sign it again -maybe I'll keep signing it until my senator takes notice.

dexterandalana · 09-23-2010, 06:12 PM

i am trying to post this on dexters facebook page...apparantly FB is down here right now...

anyone know of any information about anything similar going on in Canada that I would be able to sign??

Beamers Mom · 09-24-2010, 03:49 AM

Thanks for trying to put it on your FB page.
I don't know of any puppy mill bills in Canada. You could always write or e-mail your representative to find out or to get him or her to sponsor such a bill.

09-20-2010, 04:48 AM	#331
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09-20-2010, 11:03 AM	#332
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	Hope y'alls are clicking on the link to help get this passed __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

09-21-2010, 04:53 AM	#334
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	Great that you got a response __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

09-22-2010, 05:07 PM	#339
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	Moving this thread up. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

09-23-2010, 06:19 AM	#340
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	Bumping on up __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

09-20-2010, 02:39 PM	#333
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	Thank you for contacting me to discuss the treatment of dogs in commercial "puppy mills." I appreciate hearing from you and share your interest in this issue. Puppy mills are commercial dog breeding facilities that place profits above the animals' welfare. Dogs that are bred or raised in these operations are often subjected to substandard conditions. The animals are given little or no human contact and may be warehoused in unsanitary wire cages stacked one on top of another. Proper veterinary care may be infrequent or nonexistent. Unfortunately, puppy mills supply hundreds of thousands of puppies to pet stores every year. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspector General audited the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's handling of puppy mill investigations. USDA's Inspector General found several major flaws with these investigations, including an ineffective enforcement process for repeat violators of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the improper documentation of AWA violations. The Inspector General's report also found that, due to a loophole in the AWA, many large puppy mills are able to escape licensing and inspection requirements by selling dogs over the internet. On May 25, 2010, I introduced the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act to close this loophole and prevent puppy mill operators from bypassing the laws governing the safe and humane treatment of animals by selling dogs directly to the public. Under the PUPS Act, breeders who sell dogs directly to the public, and sell more than 50 dogs per year, will need to obtain a federal license and could be subject to inspection. The bill also requires that dogs at commercial breeding facilities be given adequate space and opportunity for regular exercise. The PUPS Act has been referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee. I will keep your thoughts in mind as I continue to work to prevent the mistreatment of dogs and to ensure that USDA adequately addresses the issues that have been identified in the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's handling of puppy mill investigations. Thank you again for your support. Please feel free to keep in touch. Sincerely, Richard J. Durbin United States Senator

09-21-2010, 05:22 AM	#335
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	He is a do nothing liberal Senator, but yes, at least I got a form letter, and at least he is involved in the bill. Will I get jimped on mow for my latest political comment?

09-21-2010, 10:24 AM	#337
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	Nanvy, you are one of the few libs in AZ. I should move back there, and you should come on up to Liberal Crook County, Il. Oh, and just for the record, no one has ever accused me of having brains! LOL

09-23-2010, 05:14 PM	#341
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	Bumping on up __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

09-23-2010, 05:45 PM	#342
cally930 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mt. Sinai, New York Posts: 910	Got confirmation today from Senator Schumer - he got my letter - yay!!!

09-23-2010, 06:12 PM	#344
dexterandalana Dreamin' of Dexter Donating YT Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: toronto, Canada Posts: 1,612	i am trying to post this on dexters facebook page...apparantly FB is down here right now... anyone know of any information about anything similar going on in Canada that I would be able to sign?? __________________ Alana - Proud mommy to Dexter & Peppermint Dexter's Ruff Life on: You Tube Facebook Twitter Blogger

09-24-2010, 03:49 AM	#345
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	Thanks for trying to put it on your FB page. I don't know of any puppy mill bills in Canada. You could always write or e-mail your representative to find out or to get him or her to sponsor such a bill. __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker