THE recent dog attack case brings into focus the problem with petshops and backyard breeders who breed animals indiscriminately without any appreciation or concern for breed standards, genetics, the animal’s health or socialisation. Most people do not realise that the majority of dogs for sale in pet stores are the product of backyard breeders. But [...]
The House of Representatives voted 89-1 to approve House Bill 2921. It now goes to the Senate. The measure would eliminate the pet breeders board and transfer its duties to the Agriculture, Food and Forestry Department. HB 2921 would require the Board of Agriculture to develop rules regulating commercial pet breeders. It also calls for [...]
George and Cheri Burke, dog breeders who surrendered over 350 dogs to the Allegan County Animal Shelter in April, have been sentenced to jail time. According to Wood TV News, the Burkes were each sentenced to 60 days in jail, as well as two years of probation, during which time they are banned from owning [...]
U.S. insurers’ costs tied to dog bites surged last year to a record as the price of the average claim jumped 12 percent on higher medical fees, legal settlements and jury awards. Bites cost the industry $478.9 million last year, compared with $412.6 million in 2010, the Insurance Information Institute said in a statement today [...]
May 19 – 25 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week and is a good time for dog owners to be reminded that if your dog attacks a mail carrier you may find yourself in court with a big bite out of your wallet. More than 5,600 mail carriers were victims last year of dog attacks, according [...]
