Governor Edward G. Rendell has signed into law legislation that will help Pennsylvania to rid its reputation as the ‘Puppy Mill Capitol of the East.’
House Bill 2525, now Act 119, will greatly improve the treatment dogs receive while in commercial kennels. Under the old law, dogs could spend their entire lives in cramped, stacked cages with no opportunity to exercise and very little care. But no more. Now, dogs will benefit from larger cage sizes without wire flooring, and mandatory exercise periods and care by a trained veterinarian.
These improvements will help to ensure that the pets families one day welcome into their home will be happier and healthier.
PA’S NEW DOG LAW PROVIDES BETTER PROTECTIONS FOR ‘MAN’S BEST FRIEND,’ SAYS GOV. RENDELL DURING CEREMONIAL BILL SIGNING LANGHORNE – Hundreds of thousands of dogs in the state’s commercial kennels will lead better and healthier lives now that Governor Edward G. Rendell has signed a bill that will bring sweeping reforms to Pennsylvania’s dog law. more...
Oct. 10, 2008 GOVERNOR RENDELL SIGNS BILL TO BETTER PROTECT DOGS IN COMMERCIAL KENNELS; BAN ON KENNELS EUTHANIZING DOGS TAKES EFFECT IMMEDIATELY SAYS PENNSYLVANIA SHEDDING REPUTATION AS ‘PUPPY MILL CAPITOL OF THE EAST’ HARRISBURG – Hundreds of thousands of dogs that will one day be welcomed into the homes of families across the state will receive better treatment and enjoy improved conditions now that Governor Edward G. Rendell has signed into law sweeping measures to reform the state’s dog law. more...
Sept. 17, 2008
GOVERNOR RENDELL PRAISES HOUSE PASSAGE OF DOG LAW REFORMS
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today praised the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for voting to pass House Bills 2525 and 2532, which he said will protect kennel dogs and the families that welcome them into their homes. more...
