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For profit, selling wholesale to third party, usually large-scale, USDA license required, can operate as a dealer/broker, minimal care provided, “puppy farming”.
Stop Puppy Mills from Coming to Michigan
Michigan is not a big puppy mill state
only 3 commercial breeders.
21 county licensed breeders with over 50 dogs.
We are very close to the “Puppy Mill Belt” - sharing borders with states that have over 120 commercial breeders.
2012 Noble County Indiana
2012 New Michigan Kennel
Protect Animals in Large-scale Kennels
Some kennels currently individually licensetheir dogs instead of getting the optional county kennel license with inspection.
Inspectio
n Date
# of
Individual
Licenses
2008 25
2009 49
2010 44
2011 62
2012 58
Open Loopholes
Some kennels move to counties with no Animal Control and under-staffed police, avoiding inspections and enforcement.
St. Joseph County puppy
farmer
JRT Breeder relocated from Barry
County to Missaukee County
Protect Animals in Large-scale Kennels
DEAD POODLE!
CASE 1: Calhoun County USDA Breeder
Protect Animals in Large-scale Kennels
DEAD POODLE!
CASE 1 : Calhoun County USDA Breeder (continued)
March 2012 - USDA direct violation.Dead poodle was lethargic and thin several days but operator did not contact veterinarian for treatment or euthansia.
Four attempted inspections to address other indirect violations:
No heartworm preventative.
(repeat) no program of vet care.
Housing: rusty kennels, no shade or windbreaks for dogs, sagging floors,
Cleaning: excess feces, not sanitizing food and water every 2 weeks, debris and trash in the kennel.
July 2012 – more violations!(repeat) Pomeranian with soft redden swelling on foot. Did not seek vet car AGAIN!
Records: Does not include to whom the dogs were sold.
Local authorities not contacted.
Two failed attempts by local Animal Control to check conditions. No County Licenses.
Did not seek vet care
Protect Animals in Large-scale kennels
Repeat Violator
Under the Puppy Protection Act, this kennel would need to make some changes:
reduce the intact breeding dogs from 85 to 50
provide solid floors
provide exercise
seek vet care
provide rest between cycles and
have un-stacked cages
Rusty Wire Floor
Untreated Eye Inflamations
CASE 2: Branch County USDA Breeder
Michigan USDA Kennels
1. cancelled
2. cancelled
3. cancelled/active
4. cancelled
5. A. Mast (22) (CL)
6. M. Schwartz (63) (CL)
7. D. Hochstetler (60) (IL)
1. cancelled
2. cancelled
3. cancelled/active
4. cancelled
5. A. Mast (38)
6. M. Schwartz (87)
7. D. Hochstetler (60) (IL)
1. cancelled
2. cancelled
3. cancelled/active
4. A. Graber (73)
5. A. Mast (32)
6. M. Schwartz (85)
7. D. Hochstetler (62) (IL)
1. cancelled
2. cancelled
3. D. Wayrynen (58)
4. A. Graber (73)
5. A. Mast (32)
6. M. Schwartz (61)
7. D. Hochstetler (62) (IL)
1. M. Graber (18)
2. W. Mast
3. D. Wayrynen (64)
4. A. Graber (73)
5. A. Mast
6. M. Schwartz
7. D. Hochstetler (61) (IL)
20132012201120102009
Goal: No Commercial Breeding in Michigan
(number of dogs)(CL) = County Licensed as well.(IL)= Individual dog licenses
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Michigan USDA KennelsGoal: No Commercial Breeding in Michigan
Active?
Limit the number of animals
The potential for neglect and inadequate care increases significantly with large numbers.
Prevent the introduction of large-scale breeding operations into Michigan.
Case 3: Allegan County
In April of 2012 authorities removed over 350 dogs from a breeding kennel in Allegan County that spiraled out of control. Mothers were nurses under layers of matted feces. The animals were found soaked in urine, with severe dental problems and fleas.
60 days in jail, two years of probation and psychiatric treatment for animal hoarding. Aren't allowed to own any animals and will be subject to random searches.
Four states have caps limiting the number of intact breeding dogs.
April 2012 Allegan Breeder with 350+ dogs
State Limits on number of
dogs
MO 50 overturnedIN 30 proposed*NE 75 proposed*NY 50 proposed* (2006?)
VA 50
MI 50 proposed*
TN 75 proposed*
OR 50
LA 75
WA 50
DE 25 proposed*MA 25 proposed*
Maine 10 proposed*HI 30 proposed*NH 50 proposed*
WV 50 proposed*
Limit the number of animalsMelanie Moore, MO
Supplier to Petland, Novi
Protect Consumers
Sick puppies cost their new owners hundreds or even thousands of dollars in veterinary care.
The lack of proper health screening and careless breeding at puppy mills often results in a prevalence of inherited health issues that trickle down to the unborn puppies.
Some owners get rid of dogs because of bad behavior, not understanding the real causes behind the behavior.
2011 Livingston County breeder
with 77 dogs in her home
Insert genetic defect from Petland
State Action Is Needed
35 states have laws to license or regulate dog and cat breeders.
In 2009, a Michigan kennel study showed that approximately 230 licensed kennels would fall under this new law.
In 2012 a Metro Detroit area Classified Ads Study showed most internet sellers did not have a county kennel license which means no animal welfare inspections.
Large scale commercial breeding operations should be licensed and monitored just like other legitimate small businesses in the state.
2012 Missaukee Unlicensed
with 175 dogs
35 states with laws regulating or set standards
CAP
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CAP
2012
Ohio – Passed a law to require licensing and inspections of puppy mills that sell more than 60 puppies or nine litters year.
Industry Changes – “The Belt”
Puppy Mill Belt
Active in commercial dog breeding
Contain some commercial dog breeders, but show a pattern of growing concern
www.awawatchdog.com/puppybelt
2009 2013
Puppy Mill Belt
Active in commercial dog breeding
Contain between 5-11 commercial dog breeders/dealers.
* Most all states are decreasing the number of USDAlicensed kennels except Indiana an Ohio.
The Pet Trade next door Number of USDA Active Dog Breeders/Dealers
Number of Ebay/Kijiji Classified Ads With in 30 miles of Detroit
January - March 2012
Industry Changes – Less Mega Mills
State
USDA
Number PSPName
2007-2011
Highest
Inventory
Latest
Inventory USDA Active?
MN 41-B-0190 Happy Tails Kennel 947 646 Active 2013
41-B-0133 Susalski 882 Cancelled 2011
41-B-0159 Bauck 805 Cancelled 2010
41-A-0281 Haag 670 460 Active 2013
41-A-0439 McDuffe 513 Cancelled 2010
41-B-0081 Menning Enterprises 509 527 Active 2013
MO 43-B-0091 Schindler 1,200 Cancelled 2010
43-B-0052 Cole 846 Cancelled 2010
43-A-2268 Hale 700 Cancelled (Yr TBD)
43-A-3357 Brown 607 514 Active 2013
43-A-1843 Griesbauer 582 537 Active 2013
KS 48-B-0225 Fortin 1,486
48-B-0081 B J's & Guys 844 694 Active 2013
48-B-0249 Featherston 773 695 Active new license 48-B-0329
48-A-1883 Cedar Lane Breeders 623 5 Active new license 48-A-1916
48-A-1849 Jackson 508 450 Active 2013
IA 42-B-0182 Kruse 1,166 250 Active 2013
42-A-0119 Grotewold 750 407 Active 2013
42-B-0159 Steele 596 458 Active 2013
42-B-0090 Van Doorn 570 340 Active 2013
OK 73-A-2621 Hurliman 639 516 Active 2013
73-B-1782 Cannon 574 Cancelled 2010
73-B-1812 Lourance 525 Cancelled 2012
73-B-1838 Franks 511 227 Active 2013
PA 23-B-0157 Myer 587 Cancelled 2010
23-A-0005 Zimmerman 545 491 Active 2013
23-A-0004 Nolt 528 Cancelled 2011
WI 35-B-0105 Havens 796 Cancelled (Yr TBD)
35-A-0270 Twin Valley Kennels 570 353 Active 2013
OH 31-A-0371 Hershberger 541 Cancelled 2012
2007 -2011
Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa have the largest kennels.
Largest mill = 1,486 adult dogs (KS)
Most mega mills have cancelled their license or reduced inventories.
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234
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51-130 dogs
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Number of Kennels Impacted by County
St. Clair
Pending Puppy Protection Act
Annual Inspections = $500 per inspection.
Most counties have Animal Control conducting annual inspections.
St. Clair County
lacks a strong
ordinance,
standards, and
enforcement.
No ACO with 37
breeding kennels.
10 are advertising.
Pop Quiz
Who is the primary sponsor of the bill?
Will it require licensing and inspections or just licensing for large scale breeders?
How many dogs do you have to have to be considered a large scale breeder?
What is the upper limit of intact dogs breeders can have?
Will kind of flooring will be required?
Will breeders be able to stack cages?
Will breeding dogs get a rest between cycles?
Will breeders be required to provide exercise?
Will breeders be required to see veterinary care?
How many large-scale breeders do we approximately have in Michigan?
Senator Bieda
Both!
15 intact females
50
Solid
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
>200
Please Join Puppy Mill Awareness
http://www.meetup.com/puppymillawareness/
LAST YEAR
THIS YEAR
Introducing a retail ban
of cats and dogs
Webinar - Tuesday, May 7th 6:30 p.m.
Webinar - Saturday May 11th 8:30 a.m.
2013 Webinar ScheduleChanging Local Ordinances – The Humane Pet Acquisition ProposalTuesday, May 7th 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Saturday, May 11th 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Tracking Backyard Breeders – Ebay ClassifiedsTuesday, June 4th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Saturday, June 8th 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Launching Pet Store Campaigns, Petitions and ProtestingTuesday, July 23rd 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Saturday, July 26th 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Filing Animal Neglect Complaints – Understanding the Laws in MichiganTuesday, August 6th 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Saturday, August 10th 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
A Rescues Code of Ethics – Ending the CycleTuesday, September 10th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Saturday, September 14th 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The Puppy Friendly Pet Store (HSUS) and Mall ProjectTuesday, October 8th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Saturday, October 12th 14th 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
*UPDATE*Montcalm County only has two part time ACO officers,
no kennel inspections. Land is cheap, distance between homes.
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2012 Bills Passed in Other StatesOhio – Passed a law to require licensing and inspections of puppy mills that sell more than 60 puppies or nine litters year.
New York – Passed a law requiring stronger care standards for puppy mill dogs, including provisions for stronger veterinary care and exercise.
Nebraska – This law requires any breeder with 4 or more dogs to be licensed; prohibits kennel staff from performing euthanasia or C-sections (veterinarian only); improves flooring, requires grooming; and prohibits anyone who was convicted of cruelty from being licensed as a breeder. HSUS worked closely with the local humane society to get this law passed in a state very hostile to animal protection.
Maryland - pet store disclosure and lemon law
Kansas - passed a law that ends greyhound breeders’ exemption from inspections
Oregon - humane officers now have authority to inspect kennels, issue summons, effect warrants, and remove dogs from puppy mills
Louisiana - banned roadside sales of dogs and cats, a major market of puppy mill dogs
Abuse Cases Sentences
Year
Mont
h Description Name County Probation Jail Time Restrictions
Communit
y Service
Mental
Health Restitution
2005 August79 dogs seized Pamela Keehbauch Isabella 2 Years No Animals 200 hours Counseling $14,000 - $38,000
2006 JanuaryOver 80 dogs seized Virginia Lawrence Calhoun 1 Year $2,000
2007 232 Dogs John & Suzette Jones
Barry
2008 67 Dogs seized Lori Nichiow Macomb 5 Years 90 days for probation 2008 Almost 60 animals seized Patrick & Dixie
Plunkett
Sanilac 3 Years 30 days
(waived)
One dog and
one parrot
$20,000
2009 June 70 Animals Seized Kim Koss Genesee 2 Years
2009 April 69 dogs seized Joan Skillman Ingham 2 Years >$8,000
2010 April 24 dogs seized Laura Springborn Livingston 2 Years No Animals
2010 June 54 dogs seized Donald and Kathe Burkett
Washtenaw n/a n/a $891
2010 June 50 dogs ticketed Cheri Lane Genesee n/a n/a
2010 Augustover 75 dogs seized Roxanne Webster Livingston 2 Years No Animals, except horses
Counseling
2011 April 29 cocker spaniels Washtenaw tbd tbd
2011 April 11 cocker spaniels dumped Washtenaw tbd tbd
2011 September11 Chihuahas Seized James Griffen Ontonagon 2 Years 40 days
2011 80 dogs seized Candace Shepard-Younce
Montcalm tbd tbd
2011 16 dogs taken by rescue group
Newygo TBD TBD
2012 380 dogs seized Cheri and George
Burke
Allegan 2 Years 60 days in jail No Animals Counseling $1,000
2012 July 10 dogs seized Linda Macomb
2012 April 275 animals seized (20 dogs and 70 birds, along
with guinea pigs, hamsters, frogs, snakes, lizards, tarantulas, chinchillas, mice
Ramzi Dakhlallah Wayne 5 years n/a Can not possess,
harbor, or sell animals. He
can not import,
20 hours n/a TBD estimated to be over
$10,000 (low estimate)
over 75 dogs seized (2010)
Roxanne Webster
Livingston County
54 dogs seized (2010)
Mostly Whippets
Washtenaw County
24 dogs seized (2010)
Laura Springborn
Livingston County
70 Animals Seized (2009)
Kim Koss
Genesee County
33 dogs seized (2009)
Ackley Kennels
Washtenaw County
69 dogs seized (2009)
Joan Skillman
Ingham County
Michigan Animal Abuse Cases67 Dogs seized (2008)
Lori Nichiow (Lornich Kennels)
Macomb County
Almost 60 animals seized (2008)
Patrick & Dixie Plunkett
Sanilac County
232 Dogs (2007)
John & Suzette Jones
Barry County
Over 80 dogs seized (2006)
Virginia Lawrence
Calhoun County
79 dogs seized (2005)
Pamela Keehbauch
Isabella County
350 dogs seized (2012)
Cheri & George Burke
Allegan County
11 dogs seized (2011)
James Griffin
Ontonagon County
80 dogs seized (2011)
Candace Shepard-Younce
Montcalm County
16 mix breeds (2011)
Newaygo County
29 cocker spaniels (2011)
Washtenaw County
11 cocker spaniels dumped (2011)
Salem Township
Washtenaw County
231 dogs, 84 euthanized 2007 Barry CountyCase Summary: Barry County ACO seized and euthanized 85 dogs. Oakwood Kennels, operated by John Jones “JRT John” was over their 140 dog limit. The kennel sold 350 puppies per year across the Midwest. John Jones 57, a former dairy farmer was known to collect animals: New Guinea Singing Dogs, raccoons, sugar gliders, wolf dogs. In 2004 the kennel’s permit was increased from 50 to 140 dogs. When they were over their limit they moved dogs to his mothers home across the road. During an inspection John asked that the dogs be taken because they could not be sold or placed. The problem is – “they keep breeding and the dogs are not that popular (Jack Russells)”. March 13 2007, arraigned on a misdemeanor - refusal to negotiate with authorities who are trying to limit the number of dogs. Dogs had severe manage, parasites and other health problems. They were not socialized.
Status: Relocated from Barry County to Missaukee County (photo on right)