That is crazy! It would ruin any breeder the first time a bad joint puppy pops up.
I returned a deposit in my last litter after the owner said that her vet was going to spay at 20 weeks. I did not hesitate. Gave the deposit back and moved on to find another better suited family; but I still get families that send my e-mails to say that their puppy went well on the spay/neuter when the pup is still too young. People don't listen.
This is why language is so important. Most bills presented use this term and most people have been programmed to think about those images and videos (many staged, doctored or taken out of context) and it evokes a strong emotional reaction. This is the tactics of the Animal Rights groups who want to end all breeding. They present these bills using this name as most people, acting on emotions, will be for it without reading through the bill and realizing it affect most breeders. We as breeders use this slang to vilify and degrade other breeders who breed differently from them. But as the OP just pointed out, it is a slippery slope and most of these bills will hurt ALL breeders. Don't think for one minute, just because it is aimed at "those" kinds of breeders, that's it won't affect you.
I encourage anyone in PA to make sure you interview vets. I talked to the attorney general and created a form for the vet to sign before I will work with any puppy buyer.
If anyone wants a copy, I can post it here.
I would like a copy, could you post that here please?
Thank you!
