BurningbirdRecovered from the Wayback Machine. updated The senate passed SB 113, 20-14. Four people voted against the wishes of the people in their districts. When I get the vote by person information, I’ll update this writing. Senator Jolie Justus provided a strong appeal to pass Proposition B and a reminder to folks about voting for […]
The HSUS had a press conference in Jefferson City today, and released an updated Dirty Dozen report. As noted in the report, only three of the original Dirty Dozen have been shut down. The rest of the breeders, and the addition of six new breeders, are still licensed, still making the same violations—still doing what many […]
How do you define “irony”? From “Puppy mill bill” dissected in forum at Bolivar High School: “When special interest groups start writing the law, this is what you get.” Introduced by Parson, Forrest Lucas told the group, “I didn’t get into this because I’m a cattleman. I got into it because I’m an American.” He reflected […]
Time is running out to prepare for arguments to save Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act. This afternoon, the Missouri Senate will debate SB 113, and most likely vote whether to support it or not. I expect the House to follow quickly if SB 113 happens to pass. I’ve appealed to Missouri representatives’ […]
The USDA inspected the Rabbit Ridge Kennel, owned by Donald Schrage, April 5th. Rabbit Ridge was featured in HSUS’s Dirty Dozen. This kennel is a repeat offender, and has been a repeat offender since at least 2003. The April 5th inspection was a focus inspection, based on violations noted by the USDA inspector in March. The March inspection […]