HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2014.10.23 - 21568Commissioner Bill`Dwyer
District #14
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
CommissioneMelaine Zack
District #18
Commissioneraflarcia Gershenson
District #13
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CoThs-slciffet'Vic‘hael SvOsz
District #3
Miscellaneous Resolution # 14257
BY: Commissioners Helaine Zack; District #18; Bill Dwyer; District #14; Michael Spisz, District #3;
Marcia Gershenson, District #13
RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — SUPPORT OF SENATE BILLS 117 AND 118 "THE PUPPY
PROTECTION ACT"
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS currently Michigan has no regulations in place for large-scale breeders of dogs; and
WHEREAS lack of regulation or oversight allows Michigan to be a safe haven for irresponsible breeders
who produce thousands of puppies for sale in pet stores or on the Internet ever year; and
WHEREAS dogs can live in breeding facilities for years, producing litter after litter, with little to no
regulation or oversight; and
WHEREAS sick puppies sold by puppy mills typically can cost their new owners hundreds or even
thousands of dollars in veterinary care, if they live long enough to be sold; and
WHEREAS a bi-partisan coalition of legislators have introduced SB 117 and 118 for the regulation of
large-scale breeders to ensure that animals in their care receive proper treatment, including adequate
food, water, shelter and veterinary care, while also capping the size of these facilities; and
WHEREAS Senate Bills 117 and 118 provide needed consumer protections by ensuring that healthy and
behaviorally appropriate animals are being offered by breeders; and
WHEREAS Senate Bills 117 and 118 have the support of numerous organizations that advocates for
animals in Michigan such including the Michigan Humane Society, Michigan Association of Animal
Control Officers and the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association; and
WHEREAS this legislation will provide exemptions and distinctions for small kennel operators or hobby
breeders; and
WHEREAS Senate Bills 117 and 118 would provide a valuable tool for Oakland County Animal Control
officers in their work enforcing the Dog law of 1919 and provide greater clarity in the law on the
application of kennel regulations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
passage of Senate Bills 117 and 118, the Puppy Protection Act, and urges members of the Michigan
legislature to address these measures without further delay.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this
resolution to the Board's legislative lobbyists, the Office of the Governor, Senate Majority Leader,
Senate Minority Leader, Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader and the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature.
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Resolution #14257 October 23, 2014
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.