Connecticut's Puppy Lemon law currently is weak and needs to be revised in order to protect the consumer and puppies being sold in Pet Stores within the state. We would like to see this law changed to make pet stores be required for reimbursement of Veterinary costs to the puppy purchaser for any illness or genetic defect affecting the puppy who has been purchased in a CT pet store. A fine/penalty would be instituted for any shop who violates the law.
Also, all pet shops selling puppies in the State of Connecticut would be required to keep a listing of the health condition of puppies upon arrival to the store and during the stay in the store. The listing would note the breeder, along with the broker name if any, method of transportation, number of puppies in one shipment, condition of puppies with notations if any arrived ill or dead. The list would also include a section to follow the puppies health/care while they are in the care of the store. There would also be a listing of those being held in quarantine in a separate area of the store with a reason why they are in quarantine. Any puppy who dies while in the care of the pet store would also be noted. Consumers would have easy access to the list. Full disclosure is necessary and would allow consumers to have a more complete understanding of the history of the puppy and the pet store history. Failure to do so would result in a penalty for the store and the stores veterinary service.
This petition will be presented to Sen. Ed Meyers and the Connecticut State Legislature.
Those signing this petition are in agreement with the above.
Reaching this point has been an exhausting climb but I am relieved to see so many people finally demanding accountability for these animals. I am tired of the excuses from pet stores and the silence from officials but seeing this momentum keeps me going.
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Rachel Carter
18 years ago
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so tired of seeing stores put profit over the health of these innocent animals. enough is enough.
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Jessica Atkinson
18 years ago
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total transparency is the only way. if they have nothing to hide let them show the records. we need this law changed now.
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David Yamamoto
18 years ago
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adopt dont shop. until then at least make these stores pay for the vet bills when they sell sick dogs.
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Sarah Nash
18 years ago
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my poor puppy was sick two days after i brought her home. cost me a fortune at the vet. these stores need to be held responsible for what they are selling!
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Tom Sanders
18 years ago
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its about time we stopped these pet stores from ripping people off and hurting animals.
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Mike Tran
18 years ago
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THESE PLACES ARE JUST PUPPY MILLS WITH A STOREFRONT. disgusting that they get away with this.
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Connecticut's Puppy Lemon law currently is weak and needs to be revised in order to protect the consumer and puppies being sold in Pet Stores within the state. We would like to see this law changed to make pet stores be required for reimbursement of Veterinary costs to the puppy purchaser for any illness or genetic defect affecting the puppy who has been purchased in a CT pet store. A fine/penalty would be instituted for any shop who violates the law.
Also, all pet shops selling puppies in the State of Connecticut would be required to keep a listing of the health condition of puppies upon arrival to the store and during the stay in the store. The listing would note the breeder, along with the broker name if any, method of transportation, number of puppies in one shipment, condition of puppies with notations if any arrived ill or dead. The list would also include a section to follow the puppies health/care while they are in the care of the store. There would also be a listing of those being held in quarantine in a separate area of the store with a reason why they are in quarantine. Any puppy who dies while in the care of the pet store would also be noted. Consumers would have easy access to the list. Full disclosure is necessary and would allow consumers to have a more complete understanding of the history of the puppy and the pet store history. Failure to do so would result in a penalty for the store and the stores veterinary service.
This petition will be presented to Sen. Ed Meyers and the Connecticut State Legislature.
Those signing this petition are in agreement with the above.
Reaching this point has been an exhausting climb but I am relieved to see so many people finally demanding accountability for these animals. I am tired of the excuses from pet stores and the silence from officials but seeing this momentum keeps me going.
6 Comments
R
Rachel Carter
18 years ago
Featured
so tired of seeing stores put profit over the health of these innocent animals. enough is enough.
J
Jessica Atkinson
18 years ago
Featured
total transparency is the only way. if they have nothing to hide let them show the records. we need this law changed now.
D
David Yamamoto
18 years ago
Featured
adopt dont shop. until then at least make these stores pay for the vet bills when they sell sick dogs.
S
Sarah Nash
18 years ago
Featured
my poor puppy was sick two days after i brought her home. cost me a fortune at the vet. these stores need to be held responsible for what they are selling!
T
Tom Sanders
18 years ago
Featured
its about time we stopped these pet stores from ripping people off and hurting animals.
M
Mike Tran
18 years ago
Featured
THESE PLACES ARE JUST PUPPY MILLS WITH A STOREFRONT. disgusting that they get away with this.
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so tired of seeing stores put profit over the health of these innocent animals. enough is enough.