SB535

All four written submissions support SB535. Commenters are small-scale breeders, a service-dog nonprofit, and others who argue the bill clarifies expectations for residential breeders and allows animals to be raised in a home rather than in a facility subject to commercial kennel standards. One submission also disputes claims that the bill eliminates pet vendor license requirements.

• Allows animals to be raised in a home, not a kennel facilitySupport1 of 4 · 25%

  Supporters say the bill permits breeders to raise animals in a residential setting rather than requiring a facility built to commercial kennel criteria.

  • “Simply allows those animals to be raised in a home vs facility that fits agr 1700 criteria”

    — Diane Richardson, Georges mills · #664410 — read full submission →

• Does not remove pet vendor licensing requirementsSupport1 of 4 · 25%

  One commenter argues that, contrary to claims made by shelters and rescues, the bill retains pet vendor license requirements for breeders transferring 30-49 animals.

  • “DOES NOT remove pet vendor license requirements for breeders transferring 30-49 animals, contrary to the propaganda shelters and rescues are promoting”

    — Diane Richardson, Georges mills · #664410 — read full submission →

• Commercial kennel conditions harm service dog developmentSupport1 of 4 · 25%

  A nonprofit raising service and facility dogs argues that being classified as a commercial kennel would force dogs into sterile conditions without house access, which they describe as cruel and incompatible with the socialization needed for service work.

  • “becoming a commercial kennel forcing the dogs to live in sterile conditions with no house access is cruel. How can we expect them to change people's lives when they have to be raised like life stock”

    — Melissa Saari, NEW IPSWICH · #664877 — read full submission →

• Provides clarity for residential breedersSupport1 of 4 · 25%

  Commenters state the bill clarifies what is expected of a residential breeder.

  • “This bill gives clarity of expectations of a residential breeder”

    — Rachel Anderson, Nottingham · #665117 — read full submission →

• Small-scale hobby breeders back the billSupport1 of 4 · 25%

  A breeder producing about one litter per year expresses support as a small, responsible operation.

  • “As a small ethical, responsible breeder of up to 1 litter a year I support this bill.”

    — Kristen Neufelder, Randolph · #664958 — read full submission →