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Virginia Bill Would Require Pet Stores to Comply with Federal Truth in Lending Act

Virginia House Bill 330 would require pet stores to comply with the federal Truth in Lending Act, along with its implementing Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regulation Z, when offering and extending consumer credit. The bill was referred to the House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee and to its Agriculture Subcommittee, which recommended the bill with a substitution that instead would prohibit any financing of dogs or cats that does not comply with state and federal consumer credit law.

Concerns Arise Over Ontario Couple’s Kennel Zoning Request

An application submitted by a couple from Mapleton, Ontario, seeking a zoning by-law amendment to allow for a breeding kennel on their property has sparked concerns from several councillors. Although they claim the kennel has operated for years with just three dogs, the report indicates there are several buildings on the property currently housing other animals such as kangaroos, birds, lemurs, and goats. Councillor Michael Martin expressed his frustration with the application, highlighting numerous activities on the property that appear to be non-compliant with township bylaws. He also questioned the necessity for additional kennels in the area, stating, “Mapleton is full of licensed kennels. I’m not convinced that we need another one, to be honest. […] And it’s also full of unlicensed kennels and breeding operations that have received a fair amount of media, and rightly so. It’s a concern.” A recommendation report and proposed bylaw amendment will be drafted for review once outstanding concerns have been addressed.

West Virginia Bill Would Update State Cruelty Code

West Virginia House Bill 5044 would amend the state’s animal cruelty law to define minimum standards for food, water, shelter, exercise, veterinary care, and confinement. It also would provide for seizure of animals in danger and increase minimum penalties for repeat offenders, including mandating at least six months imprisonment and requiring that their names be added to a “do not adopt or sell registry.” The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

Three Charged with Over 100 Offences of Child and Animal Abuse in Edmonton

Edmonton authorities have charged two men and one woman with over 100 offences related to the extensive abuse of seven children and five dogs. The Edmonton Police Service's Child Protection unit initiated the investigation on December 1, 2023, leading to the removal of the children and dogs from their home. Allegations include severe abuse of the children (between the ages of two and thirteen). The accused father also beat one of the dogs frequently with a broom handle and tortured them by poking them with a stick through the kennel cage. He faces 45 charges, including assault and animal cruelty, along with his partner (not the children’s biological mother). The twenty-five-year-old family member is charged with assault.