Animal Welfare Junction
A Tale of No Tail: Should Breeders Be Allowed to Play Vet?
In the State of Ohio, only licensed veterinarians can perform surgical procedures. However, a rule from the Ohio Department of Agriculture allows high-volume breeders to do tail dock and dew claw removal surgeries in puppies 2-5 days of age.
Rescue or Hoarder: When we can’t say “No” despite our limitations
The definition of animal hoarding is not having too many animals, but rather having more animals than can be properly cared for. It is a form of neglect, which is a type of animal cruelty. Rescuing animals without the capability to provide for their need is hoarding.