Why place additional goverment controls around what is already controlled by the government. Wat a waste of resources. Better to spend that money helping the hungry or homeless. Pull the Bill, vote NO, LISTEN to the people you are supposed to be representing. If such a bill is in need to control puppy/kitten mills, then go to the source (the reputable breeders) and find out what kind of legislation is really needed. Find out how to do something that will be effective while still supporting those of us who are doing our best to be of service to our breeds.
This bill would harm the GOOD breeders, and not touch the irresponsible ones. Reputable (hobby)breeders cannot comply with USDA regulations, which require animals to live on hard surfaces which can be disinfected daily - hard to do when your dogs live in your home, and sleep on the bed or the couch. Puppies are raised in a home environment, get to play in the yard, in the grass- again, not a disinfectable surface- but essential for socialization and proper temperament development. Please vote NO on this bill, or all that will be left are the poorly bred pet store dogs coming from the USDA approved puppy mills.
Puppy Mills should be BANNED. If this bill is passed we will see many many many more mills. All us Hobby Breeders will become one. Doesnt anyone care about the Animals anymore. That is the real concern. Take a look at a home of a hobby breeder and a look at a puppy mill. Enough Said!
Why should you be worried about the amount of "True" dog breeders. Worry about getting the foolish laws off the budget instead of wasting our tax dollars to keep us from persuing the happiness in life.
Most Hobby Breeders care about their dogs and see to it that they are adopted into homes that will love and care for them. Go after the Puppy Mills, who see only dollar signs. Please Do Not pass this new Law. Enforce the Laws that we already have.
I ask of you not only for myself but for my family & the animals that we love so very much as our pets & our hobby, to not pass this Bill as it is taking away another of our constitutional rights of Freedom & Happiness!
Thank you.Barb
Senator Rick, As a loyal fan who has voted for you so often in the past. Please drop this bill and concetrate instead on enforcing the laws we already have.
Thanks so much,
Karen Tewart 15658
I want to be sure animals are properly cared for also, but not at the expense of the responsible owner's/breeders. Do not sacrafice the many for the few! In other words, this legislation will take liberties away from a lot of animal owners (that are caring owners/breeders) in order to try and stop a smaller number of people that do not care for their animals properly.
This bill punishes those of us who hold ourselves to a high standard. Our animals are part of our family not living in some tiny cage being forced to reproduce until they die. This bill will only force out the good people leaving the cold hearted animal mill owners to run free.
Please do not pass this bill. There are many reputable and responsible breeders out there that take excellent care of their animals and give them all the love, attention, and care that they need, many even going without pleasures for themselves so that their pets can be pampered. Many of these same breeders view their pets as family members and treat them as such. These breeders will be hurt more than the ones who don't take care of their pets because they DO CARE about their pets as FAMILY MEMBERS and not just an animal. There are better ways to go after the non-caring public without hurting the ones that take care above and beyond what is called for. The government has better things to do with their time than to stick their noses in the private lives of others who will be harmed beyond anything imaginable if this bill passes. PLEASE consider them and DO NOT PASS THIS BILL.
this bill is the worst ever, vote no .i think people should really look into what the bill is about it is not about animal rights to live a better life .the puppy mills are all usad licences now. they want the hobby show breeder out of business so you will have to but your next pet from a commercial kennel .that is usda licenced .all private hobby show breeders will be put out of business.reason one .they will be shut down by there township .there are not .very many ag.zones left. most townships are resendent zones. a usda licence would make it next to imposiable ,for a small hobby breeder to find a place to live and raise there dogs. usda livstock .licence says you cant raise your livstock in your house. that is what our beloved pets .are to them livstock. puppy mills treat them just like chickens hogs .cows etc, .
Plese protect small-breed breeders. We only have 1-3 puppies per litter, but will be scrutinized by the same rules as those who have 7 or more puppies. I feel this bill is infringing on peoples rights and does nothing to protect the animals as I suppose was the reasoning behind the bill in the first place.
The existing law is not enforced to protect our babies, and now they want to create one that will actually make less animals loved! That's what happens when you give ignorant men the power to make laws!
I agree with an above signature comment written by Cindy Davis. Brilliantly put...Dont waste our time playing with our rights..or the rights of our loved ones.
BE GONE WITH IT!!!
This bill goes after the wrong people-hobby and legitimate breeders of pedigreed animals. If this bill passes it will be very difficult to get a well-socialized, healthy and well-bred pet. Only the puppy mills will still be in business! Do the right thing-don't let the radical Animal Rights people whose only agenda is to eliminate pet ownership completely use you as an instrument of their agenda! PULL THIS BILL!!!!!!!
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion" I believe it speaks for itself and so does this bill....By even acknowledgment of such hideous recomendation one is shameful.
Be gone with the bill
This bill promotes puppy mills. Hobby breeders care about their animals and the homes they go to. Puppy mills could care less about their animals. You should be doing something to get rid of the puppy mills.
This law will make it impossible for us to raise well-socialized kittens underfoot in our homes - this is what our breed is known for and what we advertise!
I am an "OWNER". I am a responsible pet "OWNER". I love my animals. I and NOT a GUARDIAN! My animals are MINE for the rest of their lives. I "OWN" them, therefore I am totally responsible for every aspect of their lives. i LOVE THEM AND NEED THEM AS MUCH AS THEY LOVE AND NEED ME.
This ill-conceived bill threatens the ability of American citizens to own and enjoy pet dogs and cats. To enforce it, the USDA would have to go into private bedrooms to inspect the way kittens are raised in private homes. This is abust of the privacy of homes guaranteed by the Constitution. Please oppose this bill.
We have all the laws we need. The only need to be enforced properly.
Please don't add more to us. You will only hurt the animals you are trying to protect.
Please before you pass a bill like this one please remember that all of the dog breeders that you are going to hurt.Please remember first that you should target the puppy mills and leave the hobby breeders along.This bill will not only effect the dog breeder but it will hurt the companies that make dog supplies as well.Please research this bill very closely before you make a change like that about to happen.
This will do nothing against fighting the real problem, which is puppymills! Just start in Lancaster County on the puppymills and work from there! Then when that is all taken care of, let's talk about what else can be done.
