Puppymills exempt from USDA animal welfare act?

[Lorrie]

Crosspost:

This does not affect Canadian rescurers but
please forward to any US rescuers. This would be so detrimental to the animals.

Here is the legislation that would make the puppymills exempt from the animal welfare act.

www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/

Docket #: 99-087-1: Licensing and Inspection

Requirements for Dealers of Dogs Intended for Hunting,
Breeding, or Security Purposes, Proposed rule. Closing
Date: February 2, 2001 (text) or (pdf)

The Doris Day Animal League has a letter you can copy off their site to protest this

www.ddal.org

Cross Post Your Heart Out!