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Wisconsin Residents - You knew it was coming

"Wisconsin: 'puppy mill bill' in the works"


Wisconsin: 'puppy mill bill' in the works PDF Print E-mail
Legislation - Wisconsin
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:00 AM

Some say Wisconsin is becoming a dumping ground for puppy mills. On Tuesday, some voiced their support for a new bill to regulate mass breeders in Wisconsin.... Becky Monroe never intended to buy at a dog auction in Thorp, in Clark County.... Today, she's among dozens from across Wisconsin taking part in humane lobby day, hosted by The Humane Society of the United States. The most critical issue on the agenda - a puppy mill bill in Wisconsin.... The puppy mill bill is still being drafted by Sen. Pat Kreitlow and Rep. Jeff Smith. Smith says he has tried to hear from all interested parties. The Wisconsin Humane Society - based in Milwaukee - wants a law to regulate anyone selling more than 25 dogs a year. The organization says Wisconsin is becoming a dumping ground for millers due to Pennsylvania's recently enacted law for puppy mills.

If you would care to speak your mind on this, please contact these 2 gentlemen via email. I did.

Rep.Smith@legis.wisconsin.gov
Sen.Kreitlow@legis.wisconsin.gov

I don't necessarily agree with "puppy mills" myself, but this will put them one step closer to being able to control how many hounds we have and what we do with them. This bill would not only affect the "mass breeders" but also the small breeders. If you have 2 litters or more a year you may very well go over their "25 dog" mark. Please contact these gentlemen TODAY!