Article - What is PAWS and why should I care?

Soundtrack · 07-17-2005, 08:28 AM

Link to article http://www.contentcanine.com/articles/arti...96175/28488.htm

Another article http://saova.org/1139opponents.html

And http://saova.org/1139battaglia.html

Miriam Dalfen

[ July 17, 2005, 08:53 AM: Message edited by: Soundtrack ]

Betsy Iole · 07-17-2005, 09:15 AM

Moving a post from the breeding forum--this contains a link to AKC's discussion of this legislation.

These puppy mills and BYBs that sell at retail (direct to consumer) over the Internet are the reason AKC has finally agreed to support the latest incarnation of the Puppy Protection Act, the Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS) of 2005.

Quote:

WHY IS AKC SUPPORTING THIS LEGISLATION AFTER MANY YEARS OF OPPOSING CHANGES TO THE RETAIL PET STORE EXEMPTION?

The Internet and other mass marketing channels now enable high volume breeders to breed and sell substantial numbers of puppies directly at retail. Commercial breeding for direct retail sales is substantial and increasing. In the 1970s, when dog dealers were first brought under the AWA, breeders who sold exclusively at retail were small operations and were mostly hobby breeders. Further, there are a growing number of dealers who are importing foreign-bred puppies for direct retail sales, and many of the puppies being imported have health and other problems. Because of the USDA's expansive interpretation of the retail pet store exemption, breeders and importers who sell all of their puppies directly at retail currently fall outside any federal regulation, regardless of the volume of activity.

Historically the AKC has supported the exemption of retail sellers. However, changing pet market realities, and growing interest among legislators to address problems posed by large breeding operations which sell at retail, has necessitated that the AKC reconsider its position.

[ August 10, 2005, 09:41 PM: Message edited by: Barbara Winters ]

Dean · 07-17-2005, 12:45 PM

WARNING -------There was a press conference near me recently with Senator Santorum and US Rep Gerlach. The local paper reported that the PAWS legislation would also cover anybody who "made $ 500 of gross income from puppy sales" !!!!I sent a fax to each and have not gotten a reply, but can believe that some people would love to see all breeders regulated. I am still trying to find out if it was an error by the paper or if they are trying to sneak new restrictions past us..
Dean Wickwire Glen Moore, PA 610-942-2840 --pabasset@mail.com

[ July 17, 2005, 02:07 PM: Message edited by: Dean ]

Betsy Iole · 07-17-2005, 12:52 PM

A reminder to please sign posts to the politics forum. Dean, can you edit your post to sign it, please? Thanks in advance.

Barbara Winters · 08-10-2005, 10:08 AM

I've been reading more about PAWS lately and what I'm reading certainly gives "Pause" for more thought on the subject:
Sportsmen's and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance

Dog Federation of Wisconsin

PAWS and Pause for Thought

Truth of the Matter Regarding PAWS

PAWS, the Statute Made Simple

Edited to add a link to Charlotte Clem Mcgowan's Pausing To Understand Objections To PAWS

Barbara Winters

[ August 10, 2005, 06:55 PM: Message edited by: Barbara Winters ]

ggklocke · 08-10-2005, 11:42 PM

Barbara, I have to agree with you. After perusing the statement by Carmen Battaglia, one wonders....is this protection or interference? I'm very much in favor of having breed standards intact, but what ever happened to free enterprise? I'm not saying let the BYB's run amok, but just where does the government's reach end??? There are very caring people out there, about their breeds and all breed standards, who are NOT trying to retire on the money they sell pupies for.
My boss,, and friend, had ONE litter of Rhodesian Ridgeback hounds, many of which she kept. One of those has her Ch. (bitch) and one is close to attaining his Ch. The Sire and Dam were both champion line hounds. She did sell a few of the litter (dinners are interesting events with 6 Ridgebacks at her house). She may consider breeding her Ch. bitch, but is uncertain currently.

When did it become a Republican concern to get involved in people who want to breed dogs as a hobby?

Wow!

g.w. klocke

[ August 11, 2005, 12:22 PM: Message edited by: Scratch & Sniff ]

Soundtrack · 08-11-2005, 08:25 AM

Another interesting article:

http://www.dognews.com/mcgowan.html

Miriam Dalfen

murraysmom · 08-11-2005, 08:50 AM

"Most people know that in the last several years we fought a really terrible bill, the so-called Puppy Protection Act, authored by the very same Sen. Santorum now trotting out the PAWS act. The PPA was pushed by activists who were aware Santorum's state, Pennsylvania, had a large number of Amish farmers breeding dogs on a large scale. Santorum was perfect prey for these groups."-quote from the dognews article referenced by Miriam Delfen

I think this explains Santorum's involvement pretty well- don't think most Republicans have any interest in "getting involved with people who want to breed dogs as a hobby".

Mary Gottfried

[ August 11, 2005, 08:52 AM: Message edited by: murraysmom ]

ggklocke · 08-11-2005, 12:34 PM

Ah, politics...
I think I needed to clarify my meaning on my last statement. I only mentioned one party in particular because this party is, historically, for LESS government involvment in people's personal lives. Sen. Santorum is on that particular side of the fence; hence my question.

Really, my perspective is NO political party affiliate has any business extending the government's reach that far. I'm glad this is a topic which has been brought to the forefront. Most people are not aware of these types of legislation which are going on at the same time as some of the other news grabbers. It's very important we're made aware.
Thanks again for this forum!

g.w. klocke

murraysmom · 08-11-2005, 01:04 PM

Point well made-

Mary Gottfried

07-17-2005, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,580	Article - What is PAWS and why should I care? Link to article http://www.contentcanine.com/articles/arti...96175/28488.htm Another article http://saova.org/1139opponents.html And http://saova.org/1139battaglia.html Miriam Dalfen [ July 17, 2005, 08:53 AM: Message edited by: Soundtrack ] __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

07-17-2005, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Glen Moore, Pa. U.S.A. Posts: 797	Re: Article - What is PAWS and why should I care? WARNING -------There was a press conference near me recently with Senator Santorum and US Rep Gerlach. The local paper reported that the PAWS legislation would also cover anybody who "made $ 500 of gross income from puppy sales" !!!!I sent a fax to each and have not gotten a reply, but can believe that some people would love to see all breeders regulated. I am still trying to find out if it was an error by the paper or if they are trying to sneak new restrictions past us.. Dean Wickwire Glen Moore, PA 610-942-2840 --pabasset@mail.com [ July 17, 2005, 02:07 PM: Message edited by: Dean ]

07-17-2005, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	Re: Article - What is PAWS and why should I care? A reminder to please sign posts to the politics forum. Dean, can you edit your post to sign it, please? Thanks in advance. __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

08-10-2005, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Barbara Winters Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: New England Posts: 1,960	Re: Article - What is PAWS and why should I care? I've been reading more about PAWS lately and what I'm reading certainly gives "Pause" for more thought on the subject: Sportsmen's and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance Dog Federation of Wisconsin PAWS and Pause for Thought Truth of the Matter Regarding PAWS PAWS, the Statute Made Simple Edited to add a link to Charlotte Clem Mcgowan's Pausing To Understand Objections To PAWS Barbara Winters [ August 10, 2005, 06:55 PM: Message edited by: Barbara Winters ]

08-10-2005, 11:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
ggklocke Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West Des moines, IA, USA Posts: 369	Re: Article - What is PAWS and why should I care? Barbara, I have to agree with you. After perusing the statement by Carmen Battaglia, one wonders....is this protection or interference? I'm very much in favor of having breed standards intact, but what ever happened to free enterprise? I'm not saying let the BYB's run amok, but just where does the government's reach end??? There are very caring people out there, about their breeds and all breed standards, who are NOT trying to retire on the money they sell pupies for. My boss,, and friend, had ONE litter of Rhodesian Ridgeback hounds, many of which she kept. One of those has her Ch. (bitch) and one is close to attaining his Ch. The Sire and Dam were both champion line hounds. She did sell a few of the litter (dinners are interesting events with 6 Ridgebacks at her house). She may consider breeding her Ch. bitch, but is uncertain currently. When did it become a Republican concern to get involved in people who want to breed dogs as a hobby? Wow! g.w. klocke [ August 11, 2005, 12:22 PM: Message edited by: Scratch & Sniff ] __________________ Sniffy ~ One of Dudley, Curly and Nutty's Monkeys

08-11-2005, 08:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,580	Re: Article - What is PAWS and why should I care? Another interesting article: http://www.dognews.com/mcgowan.html Miriam Dalfen __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

08-11-2005, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	Re: Article - What is PAWS and why should I care? "Most people know that in the last several years we fought a really terrible bill, the so-called Puppy Protection Act, authored by the very same Sen. Santorum now trotting out the PAWS act. The PPA was pushed by activists who were aware Santorum's state, Pennsylvania, had a large number of Amish farmers breeding dogs on a large scale. Santorum was perfect prey for these groups."-quote from the dognews article referenced by Miriam Delfen I think this explains Santorum's involvement pretty well- don't think most Republicans have any interest in "getting involved with people who want to breed dogs as a hobby". Mary Gottfried [ August 11, 2005, 08:52 AM: Message edited by: murraysmom ]

08-11-2005, 12:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
ggklocke Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West Des moines, IA, USA Posts: 369	Re: Article - What is PAWS and why should I care? Ah, politics... I think I needed to clarify my meaning on my last statement. I only mentioned one party in particular because this party is, historically, for LESS government involvment in people's personal lives. Sen. Santorum is on that particular side of the fence; hence my question. Really, my perspective is NO political party affiliate has any business extending the government's reach that far. I'm glad this is a topic which has been brought to the forefront. Most people are not aware of these types of legislation which are going on at the same time as some of the other news grabbers. It's very important we're made aware. Thanks again for this forum! g.w. klocke __________________ Sniffy ~ One of Dudley, Curly and Nutty's Monkeys

08-11-2005, 01:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	Re: Article - What is PAWS and why should I care? Point well made- Mary Gottfried

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