S. 714 (110th): Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007

Introduced:
Feb 28, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
(bill introduced by rule or other special circumstance)
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 1280 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Mar 01, 2007

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 28, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 28, 2007
Referred to Committee Feb 28, 2007
Cosponsors
19 cosponsors (16D, 2R, 1I) (show)
Committees

Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally.

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Last updated Feb 28, 2007.
4 pages

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2/28/2007--Introduced.
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained:
(1) from a licensed dealer;
(2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements;
(3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat and owned it for not less than one year; or
(4) from a research facility licensed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Sets forth additional monetary penalties for related violations.
Prohibits federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes except from:
(1) the operator of an auction that comports with legal requirements; or
(2) a person holding a valid dealer or exhibitor license.
Prohibits dealers from selling or otherwise providing a research facility with random source dogs or cats unless specified certification requirements are met.

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