Kim Kavin, author of “The Dog Merchants” has started to uncover some of the truths in the world of dog rescues. Not that all rescues are bad, of course, but
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Rocky’s Law in New Jersey Requires Significant Amendments Before Adoption-Part II
By Nancy E. Halpern, D.V.M. on
New Jersey bills S3551 and A5040 would require a vaccination schedule that is inconsistent with veterinary recommendations.
For example, the bills would require that “if the animal is a dog,…
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Rocky’s Law in New Jersey Requires Significant Amendments Before Adoption-Part I
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Rocky’s Law, S3551 and its companion A5040, would require the mandatory registration of animal rescue organizations, as opposed to the current laws providing for voluntary registration. They would also…
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The importance of studying human behavior related to pet adoptions and its unintended impact on animal health and welfare.
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The unfortunate and misguided bans of sales of professionally and purposely-bred dogs throughout the United States (which as previously described violates the constitutional rights of many and exposes people and…
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New York State Animal Rescue Law-A Start
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New York recently amended laws governing pet dealers by:
(1) exempting incorporated animal shelters, rescue organizations or other non-profit entities that transport or offer animals for adoption (a/k/a “sale”) from…
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Other concerns about NJ Bill S3019
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I previously described concerns about S3019’s impact to veterinarians.
There are additional concerns about the impact of this bill to animal shelters and NJ taxpayers. And, it is inexplicable…
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NJ bill S3019 could decrease the number of veterinary facilities willing to assist municipalities in animal control.
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Senator Linda R. Greenstein introduced S3019 on Feb. 27, 2017, a bill that would establish “additional requirements for operation and oversight of animal shelters, pounds, kennels operating as shelters or…
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Attempts in New Jersey Bill S2848 to improve dog and cat regulations fall short.
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New Jersey Bill S2848 does far more than described in the official bill statement which states that the bill requires:
1) all cats and dogs brought into the State from
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Pet Stores Under Attack-Pet stores do not contribute to local overpopulation
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Pet stores used to be the primary source for puppies in the U.S. That role has drastically changed-rescues and shelters are now the dominant providers of pets, replacing pet stores. …
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Testimony confirms that USDA licensed dog breeders are not puppy mills
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In a stunning turn of events, Senator Lesniak, sponsor of S63, a bill in New Jersey that would have banned pet stores from purchasing from any commercial dog breeder, testified…
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