Monthly Archives: June 2010

Part IV: Enforcement of the USDA Rules and Regulations

On average, EACH OF THE STATES that participated in the BBB survey reported 23 enforcement actions taken PER YEAR. Missouri reported ONLY 3. Also, 15.7% of the survey states indicated among their kennels this is the percent where “enforcement action” was taken. Missouri’s average is 8.3%. What is the reason for this disparity? Simply put…..MONEY. […]

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Great Article in USA Weekend

Click the link to read the article about puppy mills in the current issue of USA WEEKEND. http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20100611/HOME05/6130319

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Way to go AMVA!

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA) has developed a model bill and regulations that aims to protect animals that are bred and sold as pets.  Dr. Gail Golab, director of the AMVA Animal Welfare Division said, “This is an opportunity for AMVA to display leadership on an emerging animal welfare issue.  The model bill and […]

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