1385), which would amend the AWA and provide several critical updates for the humane treatment of dogs by licensed breeders operating in the United States. This Congress, we introduced the Puppy Protection Act (S. These updates are necessary to ensure breeding facilities provide dogs with proper care. We write to request that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) consider updating its standards of care for dogs living in commercial breeding facilities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). In 2014, USDA implemented a rule based on Durbin’s PUPS Act to close a loophole in the AWA that allowed domestic puppy mills to sell puppies on the internet without proper regulation or inspections.įull text of the Senators’ letter is available here and below: In 2013, Durbin introduced the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (PUPS Act) to require breeders that sell more than 50 dogs annually to be licensed and to undergo inspections to ensure their dogs are receiving proper care. Today’s letter builds on Durbin’s efforts to ensure that breeders are treating dogs humanely. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tina Smith (D-MN), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Joining Durbin in sending the letter are U.S. We encourage USDA to update its regulatory standards of care to embrace the requirements embedded within this bill,” the Senators ended their letter. “The need for increased standards of care for dogs in USDA-licensed facilities is evident through strong congressional support for the Puppy Protection Act. They encouraged Secretary Vilsack to implement these new, stronger standards for the health of dogs and for the peace of mind of pet owners. The Senators concluded their letter by noting the strong support for the regulations included in the Puppy Protection Act. We are hopeful that USDA will take the long-overdue step of ensuring its regulatory standards of care for dogs meet the expectations and demands of the American public,” the Senators wrote. ![]() However, too many American consumers have been disappointed to find out their dog lived in substandard conditions before purchase, and often deal with the repercussions of a sick puppy once they’ve purchased the dog. “American consumers assume that ‘USDA-licensed’ dog dealers meet high standards for raising dogs. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards. The Senators continued their letter by emphasizing the repercussions for pets and owners when licensed breeders are not exceeding current U.S. The legislation would ensure dogs receive adequate housing, caging, feeding and watering, human and other animal socialization, and veterinary care,” the Senators wrote. ![]() 1385), which would amend the AWA and provide several critical updates for the humane treatment of dogs by licensed breeders operating in the United States. ![]() “We write to request that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) consider updating its standards of care for dogs living in commercial breeding facilities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)…This Congress, we introduced the Puppy Protection Act (S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack urging him to update standards for commercial breeding facilities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). In the letter, Durbin calls on Secretary Vilsack to implement the strong standards for veterinary care, housing, and breeding of dogs suggested in Durbin’s Puppy Protection Act. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) led 23 of his Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. 11.29.22 Durbin Urges USDA to Update Standards for Commercial Dog Breeding Facilities In his letter, Durbin urges Secretary Vilsack to implement regulations for breeders suggested in Durbin’s Puppy Protection Act
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