Dear Ms. Flood: Thank you for writing to me in support of providing greater protection for puppies that are bred for sale. As a longtime advocate for animal welfare, I agree that we must work to ensure the humane treatment of all animals. I am proud to report that I am an original co-sponsor of S.395, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act. This bipartisan legislation would close a loophole in the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and require dog sellers who breed 50 or more dogs annually for sale, including those who conduct business over the internet, to provide more humane treatment of all dogs. As you may know, breeders who sell dogs to brokers or pet stores must be licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), undergo USDA-led inspections, and provide sanitary and humane conditions for the dogs they breed. However, dog breeders often sell directly to the public, and sales are increasingly conducted over the internet. Unfortunately, these breeders can circumvent federal oversight because they are not currently subject to AWA regulations. The PUPS Act has been referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee. Be assured that I will work with my colleagues to see this bill passed by Congress and signed into law. Again, thank you for contacting me. Please know that I will continue working to ensure that animals are treated humanely. Sincerely, Barbara Boxer United States Senator Please do not respond to this message. If you would like to comment on legislation, please visit my website and use the correspondence form at https://boxer.senate.gov/en/contact/policycomments.cfm.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:03:57 +0000
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