S.707 - Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act

A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies. as introduced.
  • Short: Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act as introduced.

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Richard Durbin

D-IL

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Official Summary

3/31/2011--Introduced.Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to define a "high volume retail breeder" as a person who, in commerce, for compensation or profit: (1) has an ownership interest in or custody of one or more breeding female dogs; and (2
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3/31/2011--Introduced.Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to define a "high volume retail breeder" as a person who, in commerce, for compensation or profit:
(1) has an ownership interest in or custody of one or more breeding female dogs; and
(2) sells, via any means of conveyance, more than 50 of the offspring of such dogs for use as pets in any one-year period. Considers such a breeder of dogs to be a dealer. Requires dealers to include on licensing applications and annual renewals the total number of dogs exempted from exercise on the premises of the dealer in the preceding year by a licensed veterinarian. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to promulgate requirements for the exercise of dogs at facilities owned or operated by a dealer, including requiring daily access to exercise that:
(1) allows the dogs to move sufficiently in a way that is not forced, repetitive, or restrictive; and
(2) is in an area that is spacious, cleaned at least once a day, free of infestation by pests or vermin, and designed to prevent the dogs from escaping. Allows an exemption if:
(1) a licensed veterinarian determines that a dog should not exercise because of the health, condition, or well-being of the dog; and
(2) such determination is reviewed and updated at least once every 30 days by the veterinarian, unless the basis for the determination is a permanent condition. Subjects such a determination to review and approval by the Secretary.

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Organizations Supporting S.707

  • Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare
  • National Humane Education Society
  • Humane Society of the United States
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund
  • American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  • Be the Change for Animals
  • ...and 6 more. See all.

Organizations Opposing S.707

  • Cat Fanciers' Association
  • Federation of Maine Dog Clubs
  • Sportsmen's & Animal Owners' Voting Alliance
  • Alabama Canine Coalition
  • American Herding Breed Association
  • California Federation of Dog Clubs
  • ...and 21 more. See all.
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