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NEW LEGISLATION TARGETS PUPPY MILLS
Friday, September 28th, 2007 -- 9:20 am
Posted by Riley Hebert-News Director
Large-scale dog breeders might need a state license under a bill lawmakers introduced today.
The bipartisan measure marks another attempt by the Legislature to clamp down on inhumane conditions at puppy mills and give people who unknowingly buy sick dogs some recourse.
Under the measure, the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection would set up health standards for breeders.
Anyone who sells more than 60 dogs annually or has more than eight breeding females would have to get a license.
Buyers who purchase sick dogs would be entitled to exchange sick dogs, get refunds and collect reimbursement for vet fees.
In announcing the legislation yesterday, State Sen. Pat Kreitlow noted he represents Clark County where a recent breeders' dog auction in Thorp was given widespread coverage through a Milwaukee television.
The 2001 and 2003 state budgets both set up licenses, but those provisions were vetoed out.
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