Topic
Pet Stores
8 published works
Campylobacter Blog
Poopie Puppies from Petland link in Campylobacter Outbreak
By Bill Marler
From January 9, 2019, through March 1, 2021, a total of 56 people infected with the outbreak strain of Campylobacter jejuni were reported from 17 states.9 people were hospitalized; no…
Animal Law Update
Rocky’s Law in New Jersey Requires Significant Amendments Before Adoption-Part I
Rocky’s Law, S3551 and its companion A5040, would require the mandatory registration of animal rescue organizations, as opposed to the current laws providing for voluntary registration. They would also would…
Animal Law Update
New Hampshire House Bill 688 Would Establish the Companion Animal Welfare Division in the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food at an Estimated Cost of at least $3,896,000 through 2023.
HB 688, introduced on January 3, 2019, would I. Makes changes to the definition of pet vendor and defines hobby breeder. II. Establishes the companion animal welfare division in the…
Campylobacter Blog
Petland Poopy Puppies Sicken People with Campylobacter
By Bill Marler
CDC, several states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) investigated a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Campylobacter infections. Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicated that…
Animal Law Update
Pet Stores Under Attack-Continued: The New York City Pet Store Law Violates the Commerce Clause
At its core, the Law is an attempt at economic protectionism of the City’s favored source of pets, animal shelters and rescues, who are expressly exempted from the Laws’ sourcing…
Animal Law Update
Testimony confirms that USDA licensed dog breeders are not puppy mills
In a stunning turn of events, Senator Lesniak, sponsor of S63, a bill in New Jersey that would have banned pet stores from purchasing from any commercial dog breeder, testified…
Animal Law Update
Pet Store Bans, Open Letter to Local Politicians
Written by guest blogger, Sheila Kessler, Esq., principal at Animal Legal Resources Pet Store Bans, Open Letter to Local Politicians Dear Local Politician, So, you think banning the sale of…
Companion Animal Law Blog
Hi Five! The USDA Proposes Rule to Close Internet Loophole
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposed a rule that redefines the definition of “retail pet store” under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)…