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United effort needed to pass puppy mill legislation

Thursday, May 13, 2010

As the 2010 session of the Minnesota Legislature draws to a close, we are reminded of the effort we’ve put forth with a Coalition of more than 15 Minnesota animal welfare organizations, supporting lobbyists and passionate community members to pass the Dog and Cat Breeder Bill, better known as the Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill.

The Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill would have allowed authorities to proactively respond to acts of inhumane breeding by giving the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (MBAH) the authority to license and inspect all commercial breeding facilities. Under existing law animals in facilities with owners that practice inhumane breeding are found by happenstance—and only after the cruelty has taken place.

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“I have worked directly and indirectly with the Animal Humane Society since 2003. In working with various employees and volunteers, I have interacted with people who have a passion for animals and who do their best every day to deal with the seemingly insurmountable challenge of finding homes for every pet. I commend the AHS, under the leadership of Janelle Dixon, for its openness to working together in finding solutions to the pet overpopulation problem in Minnesota. Through the Minnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare (MnPAW), various relationships with local animal welfare organizations and businesses, spay and neuter programs, and other venues, I have every confidence that the AHS will be part of the solution.”

~ Dana Adresen, Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet

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