We want to have new local county level laws passed to protect animals rights. If these laws were in place today places like Jack's Pet Center located at 508 Central Ave, Great Falls, Mt 59401 wouldn't get away with treating animals and consumers the way they have been for the last 50 plus years. There are puppy mill bills passed in other states and local countys through out the USA. These laws provide for the welfare and maintances of animals in pet stores as well as breeders.
The “puppy mill bill,” safeguarding the animals themselves, as well as consumers who have been burdened by unexpected medical costs of caring for their newly purchased pets. This law sets restrictions for pet stores on which breeders they are allowed to purchase dogs from, and how the pets they purchase — and later sell to the public — are kept and cared for.
The law prohibits pet stores and dealers within the county from selling pets originating from breeders who have received violations from recent inspections conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which regulates breeders. Businesses found in violation of the law face a $500 fine for each violation, which would be enforced by the County Department of Labor, Licensing, and Consumer Affairs.
“This law slams the door on the despicable puppy mill industry. The people of Great Falls Mt & surrounding ares will not tolerate the cruel treatment of animals.”
