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CO - State animals - § 24-80-910.5. State pets |
Dogs and cats that are adopted from Colorado animal shelters and rescues are declared to be the state pets of the state of Colorado. |
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Commercial Dog Breeders and Puppy Mills |
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Cox v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture |
USDA had suspended a kennel owner’s license for 90 days and imposed a fine on the owner for violating AWA regulations.
These violations included delivering dogs for transportation in commerce, that were under eight weeks old, failing to hold dogs for at least five days after acquiring them, and refusing APHIS inspections.
Owner claimed that such sanctions were excessive.
However, the court found that there was willful violation of the AWA, since inspections were refused.
Also, ignorance is not considered a defense, and although the owners claimed they did not know the age of the eight-week old puppies, they could have found out.
Thus, the sanction was appropriate.
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CT - Kennels - Operations and Maintenance of Commercial Kennels |
This set of Connecticut regulations concerns the keeping of dogs in commercial kennel facilities. The regulations cover the maintenance of kennel facilities, including pens, lighting, watering, feeding, ventilation, temperature, sanitation, protection from weather, and removal of waste. The section also mandates that dogs must be segregated for health or safety reasons, and litters of puppies must be separated. Dogs must be caged individually with enough room to turn about freely and stand erect. |
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CT- Pet Shops - Sec. 22-344-21a. Prohibited sales |
This Connecticut regulation lists the animals of which the exhibition, sale or offer for sale by a pet shop is prohibited. The condition in which commercial kennel facilities, pet shops, grooming facilities, training facilities, and animal shelters must be kept are described including sanitation, health requirements, ventilation, and other structural requirements. |
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DC - Breeder - Subchapter II. Commercial Licensing Requirement. |
These D.C. laws require that the Mayor establish licensure requirements for commercial animal breeders in the District of Columbia. The rules must contain requirements as to licensing fees, standards of care, and facility inspection. For the purposes of this section, the term “commercial animal breeder” means any person, firm, organization, or corporation engaged in the operation of breeding and raising more than 25 animals per year for sale or in return for consideration. |
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DE - Pet Sales - CHAPTER 40. PET WARRANTIES |
This Delaware statutory section comprises the state's "pet warranty" laws. Purchasers receive a statement of the dog's breed and any registration information when buying pets from a retail pet store under the law. Sellers are required to disclose any known disease or illness at the time of sale. Further, sellers must provide the following written statement when selling a registered pet: "A pedigree or a registration does not assure proper breeding condition, health, quality or claims to lineage." Buyers may receive a refund or replacement, or have veterinary expenses reimbursed by a seller where a dog becomes ill or dies within 20 days of purchase (or within two years for a congenital disorder). |
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Dealing Dogs: Can We Strengthen Weak Laws in the Dog Industry? |
The aim of this note has been to make a contribution to the awareness of the legal status of companion animals, specifically dogs. Currently, federal laws that govern man's best friend are archaic and lack fundamental protections for dogs. The relevant law has not evolved with the rest of society and fails to recognize that dogs need greater federal protection. The lack of protection is exemplified by the gaping loophole in the Animal Welfare Act, which leads to the exploitation of dogs by puppy mills and pet shops that only consider human profit at the expense of animal welfare.
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Decreto Supremo 011-84-AG, 1984 - Peru |
Esta ley considera necesario promover la cría de ganado de lidia como interés nacional. |
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Detailed Discussion of Commercial Breeders and Puppy Mills |
Enforcement of commercial breeding laws rests within the individual states. It is important that states maintain uniformity, however, to preserve legitimate breeding operations. Without proper enforcement of current laws, and stricter laws introduced, puppy mills will continue to thrive on consumer demand.
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