A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally.
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2004 - 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. Increases 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.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4375-4376)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4376)
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