Drew WilsonFebruary 3, 2020
5min841
Measures specifically apply to pet stores, not public or nonprofit shelters.
Tag: Animal Welfare Act
Drew WilsonFebruary 3, 2020
Mitch PerryJanuary 4, 2018
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Charlie Crist is co-sponsoring two bills aimed at protecting puppies by improving standards for federally licensed commercial dog breeders. “The Bible teaches us to care for all of God’s creatures, and that includes man’s best friend,” said the St. Petersburg Democratic congressman. “I’m proud to help introduce bipartisan legislation that protects dogs from unprincipled dealers and […]
Associated PressAugust 23, 2015
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SeaWorld’s spending on federal lobbying has surged in the face of bad publicity and calls for tougher restrictions on marine parks and aquariums. The Orlando-based company spent nearly a half-million dollars lobbying the federal government from January through June, records show, up 68 percent over the same period last year. Meantime, SeaWorld has also started […]