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I’m sending a warm thank you to everyone who supported HB 2525. The bill has now passed both the PA House and Senate, and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Rendell by the end of the month. The ASPCA comments:
HB 2525 doubles the cage space required for dogs in Pennsylvania’s commercial breeding facilities, prohibits wire flooring and the stacking of cages, mandates exercise for all dogs, orders that ALL dogs receive veterinary care every six months, and requires that animals be humanely euthanized by licensed veterinarians. This legislation will have an enormously positive impact on the lives of tens of thousands of dogs in Pennsylvania’s puppy mills.
Thank you thank you thank you! We now must watch closely to make sure the new law is enforced.
The amendments to 2525 also create huge LOOPHOLES that will allow breeders to apply for 3 year plus waivers to avoid implementing ANY changes.
Also the Canine Health Board will be establishing all of the key ingredients the PA House passed such as temperature, lighting, humidity and may also change FLOORING (there is no solid flooring) and exercise.