Support this bill
Please join the ASPCA in supporting passage of an important state-level bill that will positively impact the lives of shelter animals, dogs in large-scale breeding facilities and animals sold at pet stores.
Introduced on October 1, 2013 Senate Bill 560 would:
1) For the first time, require breeders with more than 15 female breeding dogs to register with the State of Michigan and create humane guidelines, such as requiring breeders to vaccinate their dogs and treat them for parasites.
2) Require that when euthanasia is necessary at a shelter, pet store or large-scale breeding facility, the procedure must be performed in accordance with American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines.
3) Limit commercial breeders to keeping no more than 50 breeding female dogs.
4) Reduce the hold period in shelters for animals who are not owned to make it easier for shelters to place animals into new homes quickly and serve additional animals in need.
What You Can Do
Call your state senator in Lansing in support of S.B. 560. Find here: http://capwiz.com/aspca/dbq/officials/