WGBA -Puppy Mill Bill Advances
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"It's a dream! We are so excited and we are so hopeful this will be the final piece" says Deb Lewis of the Fox Valley Humane Association to the news that the latest version of what has long been refered to as the puppy mill bill is one step closer to becoming law.
The bill passed its' latest State Senate Committee test Wednesday and Lewis says it's about time.
"The puppy mill people found little to no resistance when they came in, no regulation, no licensing, they could do pretty much anything they wanted" she says.
Over the last few years NBC-26 has uncovered many puppy mills around the state, showing deplorable conditions and dogs that are malnurished, mistreated and sold for big bucks.
Lewis adds "people do puppy mills simply because it is a means to an end to make a dollar, to make money...they put the smallest amount into those animals so they can get the largest amount out."
If the commercial dog breeders licensure bill becomes law it will require anyone who sells or cares for more than 25 dogs in a year to be licensed with the state. Those not in compliance will face stiff penalties including fines of up to ten thousand dollars and up to nine months in prison. A punishment Lewis says fits the crime.
"Puppy mills are a place that is absolutely horrific and horrible and horrendous for dogs, the cruelty is unbelievable."
