The plethora of laws banning or limiting sales of dogs from pet stores to families seeking a dog for long term companionship, purportedly passed to shutter puppy mills, have done
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Protecting Animals and People from Potentially Infected Dogs Imported into the U.S.
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As reported by the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA), bill – H.R.6921 (the Healthy Dog Importation Act) – has been introduced in Congress that would require proper health screening of…
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How animal rescue organizations perpetuate irresponsible dog breeding (and related issues) Part 2.
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Rescue Road Trips, inc. (the Rescue), as previously described, transports dogs from the south to the northeastern states for sale/adoption. The Rescue states that
No exchange of payment may
How animal rescue organizations perpetuate irresponsible dog breeding (and related issues) Part 1.
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Retail rescue organizations like Rescue Road Trips, inc. (the Rescue) who purport to provide “loving, humane road trips to homeless, unwanted, and unloved dogs from Southern Kill Shelters . . …
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Kansas proposes law to regulate animal rescue organizations
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A new bill in Kansas would amend the Kansas pet animal ac, adding licensing and other requirements for animal rescue networks and pet animal foster homes.
House Bill No 2514…
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