Puppy Lemon Law Updates
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- Published on Saturday, 10 June 2017 13:26
- Written by DRC
SB54 makes various changes to the Puppy Lemon Law, such as requiring that the releasing agency shall provide a new owner of a dog with a health record for the dog at the time of adoption, extends the timeframe that a hereditary or congenital condition must be certified by a veterinarian from within 30 days to 90 days of the purchase, among other things. The bill also provided that a dog shall not be unfit for purchase because of a health problem, which, in addition to a health certificate or guarantee of good health required under the law, is separately disclosed by the seller in writing at the time of sale. Such disclosure shall be signed by both the seller and the purchaser at the time of the sale and shall be documented in the health certificate or guarantee of good health. We support.
Raising the Dog License Fees
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- Published on Saturday, 10 June 2017 13:20
- Written by DRC
We have known for about a year that the Dog Law Restricted Account would go into the red if current licensing levels continued and fees stayed where they are. Fees have not changed since 1996.
House Bill HB1463 would raise individual Dog Licensing fees as follows:
HB1238 is NOT Just a Reorganization of Existing Cruelty Laws
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- Published on Saturday, 10 June 2017 12:55
- Written by DRC
A Bill that was fast-tracked through the PA House of Representatives, Senate and signed by Governor Wolf is not what it claims to be. The statements to the media by its sponsors imply that it is only a restructuring of existing Cruelty Laws and some increase in the category of some of those offenses (i.e. from a summary offense to third degree misdemeanor). While those elements are in the House Bill 1238, there are also some troubling provisions in it that are not part of current PA Law. This new Law is a disaster for anyone who values their Liberty and Rights.
Governor Corbin Signs Flawed Animal Seizure Bill
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- Published on Friday, 01 June 2012 16:55
- Written by DRC
Despite some good amendments to the Bill as requested by the Governor Corbin's office, HB82 of 2013 has a major flaw that would allow your animals to be taken from you and placed in new homes before your day in court. It is now Law!
Ag Sec Thanks PA SART and CARTs
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- Published on Thursday, 25 June 2009 19:09
- Written by PDA
AG SECRETARY THANKS STATE, COUNTY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAMS FOR HELPING CARE FOR SEIZED DOGS
HARRISBURG - Department of Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff today thanked more than 50 volunteers who donated time and resources this week to help care for 216 dogs that were seized from the Almost Heaven Kennels in Emmaus, Lehigh County.