HouseCall VetCARE: Good news for pets: USDA-APHIS, which is the branch of the USDA that enforces the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA), is proposing to change the definition of "retail pet store" to close a loophole and ensure that animals sold over the Internet and via phone- and mail-based businesses are better monitored for their overall health and humane treatment. Without this change, these dealers were able to exploit the loophole and be exempted from complying with the AWA. Way to go, USDA!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Good news for pets: USDA-APHIS, which is the branch of the USDA that enforces the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA), is proposing to change the definition of "retail pet store" to close a loophole and ensure that animals sold over the Internet and via phone- and mail-based businesses are better monitored for their overall health and humane treatment. Without this change, these dealers were able to exploit the loophole and be exempted from complying with the AWA. Way to go, USDA!

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/2012/05/retail_pets_051012.shtml

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