WGBA -Bill Aims to Clean-up Animal Living Conditions
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There is a plan to crack down on dog breeders in Wisconsin. The goal is to make sure the animals are not put in jeopardy by living in unhealthy living conditions. A new bill requires breeders with 25 dogs or more to apply for a state license.
The bill is designed to take a bite out of the puppy mill business. "They're not to sit in these filthy dirty cages, and just keep having babies, and not have any human contact. it's sad, it gives me goose bumps." says Lynn Morton who favors the bill.
The bill would require breeders to be licensed if they sell more than 25 dogs in a year from at least 3 litters and if they auction 50 or more dogs in a year. The bill would also license shelters and animal control facilities. "For anybody who treats their animals well, or at least gives them basic care, there shouldn't be any issues at all", according to Joini Geiger of the Oshkosh Humane Society.
Breeders tell NBC26 they are not against the bill. But they have concerns about being over regulated. Joni Geiger understands their concerns "People may feel that their rights are being taken away from them, that's not the case at all. This is just about basic animal care which every animal deserves."
Breeder facilities would also face inspection under the bill. They would need to show the animals are getting proper food, water, and shelter.
