InfoStream reported last week that a private member's bill was introduced in British Columbia that would regulate the 'Standards of Care for Breeders of Companion Animals'. Several industry organizations have now provided their perspective on this matter:
PIJAC Canada:
We support this Bill and applaud this initiative as it will ultimately result in healthier, better socialized dogs made available to people of British Columbia. Our association recognizes the need to address the issue of substandard breeding operations. We appreciate the fact that this Bill seeks to protect both the breeding stock and their progeny. In setting a template for proper veterinary care and husbandry, proper record keeping and proper socialization, this Bill addresses key components of a blueprint that will result in healthier, happier pets.
Joe Mauro, Chair, Task Force - Breeder Codes of Ethical Conduct:
Anything that makes our communities healthier and safer is always welcome and I will be watching intently the progress on this private member’s bill. My hope is the voice of the companion industry, in particular the breeders, will be heard throughout the process should this bill reach second reading. The industry has done some good work already with the establishment of the Breeder Code of Ethical Conduct and breeder input will be critical to creating effective and progressive legislation. Personally, I would hate to see a repeat of what happened in Ontario with the pit-bull legislation which is currently under review by the government because it isn’t working and breeder input that would have been progressive was originally ignored.
The alumni and associates of the Summits for Urban Animal Strategies have supported various conversations moving the industry toward breeder compliance. The Pacific Regional Summit last week, provided a sense the industry supports legislation that is complimentary to the national breeder codes of ethical conduct.
Moreover, the industry desires participation from those who support this bill, as the conversation develops toward certified breeder quality marks and a safe online marketplace for prospective pet families. Evidence provided at the Pacific Regional Summit seems to suggest that making prior knowledge and realistic expectations available to the marketplace can reduce or eliminate the number of animals that experience relinquishment in our communities.
Should the regulatory framework be national or provincial?
While no companion animal industry organization provided direction in this matter, the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association recently commented on pending legislation in Nova Scotia for Consumer Protection that may be a useful perspective.
Please take a moment and provide your comments.
Moreover, the industry desires participation from those who support this bill, as the conversation develops toward certified breeder quality marks and a safe online marketplace for prospective pet families. Evidence provided at the Pacific Regional Summit seems to suggest that making prior knowledge and realistic expectations available to the marketplace can reduce or eliminate the number of animals that experience relinquishment in our communities.
Should the regulatory framework be national or provincial?
While no companion animal industry organization provided direction in this matter, the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association recently commented on pending legislation in Nova Scotia for Consumer Protection that may be a useful perspective.
Please take a moment and provide your comments.
