a. Six inches
b. Twice its own length
c. It would depend on the size of the dog
d. Four times its length
8. How far must the cage top be from the top of the dog's head?
a. Twice the height of the dog
b. The dog must be able to stand on his back legs without his head touching the top of the cage
c. The only requirement is that the dog's head can't touch the top of the cage
when standing up in a normal postion
d. When standing in a normal position, there mucst be at least six inches
above the head
9. USDA does address exercise for cage dogs. Two or more dogs in the same cage are considered exercise as long as each has the minimum space required. But for the solitary dog what does USDA consider acceptable exercise for dogs?
a. The dogs must be given access to a yard so they can exercise at least two hours a day
b. They must be walked on a leash at least 1/4 of a mile each day
c. They must be put on the ground and walked or allowed to run in a fenced area at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week
d. The breeder must have an exercise plan on file, approved by their
veterinarian.
10. Is it against the regulations for a USDA licensed kennel to sell puppies to a pet store before the age of 8 weeks?
a. Yes, the AWA requires them to be 8 weeks old
b. No, as long as they are weaned and eating on their own
c. No, as long as at least two puppies from the same litter are sold together so they can keep each other company
d. No, they can be sold at any time to a pet store
Answers: 1. b, 2. a, 3. c, 4. c, 5, d, 6. c, 7. a, 8. d, 9. d, 10. d
I don't know about you but I would bow my head in shame if I was one of the legislators who drafted or voted for this legislation. If this is the best we can do for man's best friend, it is no wonder that he and she (especially the female dog who is bred and bred and bred until she can breed no more) continue to suffer in these horrendous puppy mills. It would be poetic justice if there was such a thing as re-incarnation and these legislators found themselves in a puppy mill to "enjoy" the fruits of this part of the Animal Welfare Act. Ditto the puppy mill breeders and any who are in anyway involved in this cruelty.
Meanwhile, for nine things you can do to help stop puppy mills, visit the Resources section of the Best Friends campaign website.
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