Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Avma Veterinary Report On Puppy Mills
The humane society veterinary medical association hsvma was formed as a home for veterinary professionals veterinarians veterinary technicians and assistants and veterinary students who want to engage in direct care programs for animals in need and educate the public and others in the profession about animal welfare issues.
Humane society veterinary medical association avma veterinary report on puppy mills. Humane society veterinary medical association hsvma veterinary report on puppy mills. American veterinary medical association index for volume 233 no. A senate subcommittee recently held a hearing about a controversial bill aimed at regulating puppy mills by bringing federal oversight to large scale pet breeders who sell directly to the public and over the internet. As of january 5.
The humane society veterinary medical association hsvma submitted a. The pet animal welfare statute would create protections for puppies and kittens bred by a segment of the pet industry accused of operating below acceptable welfare standards. That is the dog breeding facility keeps so many dogs that the needs of the breeding dogs and puppies are not met. Avma work blog stay current on important veterinary news avma activities and member services.
Puppy mills are large scale canine commercial breeding establishments cbes where puppies are produced in large numbers and dogs are kept in inhumane conditions for commercial sale. The humane society veterinary medical association is a home for veterinarians veterinary technicians and students who want to engage in direct care programs for animals in need and educate the public and others in the profession about animal welfare issues. Hsvma veterinary report on puppy mills page 1 of 13 humane society veterinary medical association hsvma veterinary report on puppy mills may 2013 puppy mills are large scale canine commercial breeding establishments cbes where puppies are produced in large numbers and dogs are kept in inhumane conditions for commercial sale. Javma news read news from javma before it appears in print and search archives dating back to 2000.
1 12 july december 2008 published by american veterinary medical association 1931 n meacham rd suite 100 schaumburg il 60173 4360. Avma work blog stay current on important veterinary news avma activities and member services. The victims of puppy mills are not only the animals but the many citizens who purchase sick puppies and often spend thousands of dollars in vet bills attempting to save their lives. That is the dog breeding facility keeps so many dogs that the.
To protect and advocate for animals while providing. Javma news read news from javma before it appears in print and search archives dating back to 2000. Recalls alerts keep track of product alerts for pet foods animal feed and products used by veterinarians or animal owners. Local law enforcement officials executed a search warrant and negotiated with the kennel operator to relinquish all 927 dogs many of them pregnant.
Poor oversight of puppy mills has also led to disease outbreaks and consumer lawsuits giving the pet industry a black eye. 23 with assistance from the humane society of parkersburg and other organizations such as best friends network.