Iowa Federation of Animal Owners

Well written letter, forwarded from the NAIA and AKC-LL:
http://tinyurl.com/yg46eg5

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201001210405/OPINION01/1210330

www.desmoinesregister.com

January 21, 2010

Guest column: Don't be misled by misinformation about dog breeding

NANCY CARLSON is spokesperson for the Iowa Federation of Animal Owners.
Contact: iowafederation@gmail.com

The dog breeding industry in Iowa enriches the lives of countless Iowa
families. For some, it's a family-run business that keeps food on the
table and teaches children responsibility. For many others, the industry
provides a new four-legged family member for their homes. Yet with the
legislative session under way, it's only a matter of time before we
start hearing sinister tales of inhumane treatment of animals as a
cynical political tactic to undermine the entire industry. What better
way to answer our critics than with truth?

We have made a lifelong commitment to this business because of the love
and compassion we feel for our animals. The fact is, if dogs are being
treated as poorly as activists claim, they would be physically unable to
breed. There is absolutely no business advantage to taking shortcuts in
the treatment of our animals. The vast majority of us strive to comply
with the already strict requirements of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
This is hard work....

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