Originally posted by SpencerTheLion


I don't know if this would help, but what if the only legal means of getting a cat or a dog was thru rescues or responsible breeders? I'd be interested in knowing if anyone sees a way the intent to defeat backyard breeding could be bypassed. Who knows? Perhaps it could reduce the market for mauling dogs.
Not a bad idea as far as stopping puppy mills go and irresponsible breeding, but perhaps a bit too extreme? Would this apply to only purebreds? Would the mutt dog owner whose dog gets pregnant before they have had oppertunity to have it spayed be punished? In a perfect world it may not happen, but....would the puppies have to be turned over to rescue groups to be legally adopted? A law like that may also prevent some of the great "accidental" mixes we have. (Like my dogs!)

I realize over population is a problem and there should be away help take care of the problem. I just don't have a suggestion as to what it is.