BREEDERS SUSPENDED BY AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

2 of the puppies for sale in True Breeders are "English mastiffs" - their store identification card states they were bred by Stephen and Teresa Holsey in Oklahoma (see previous post about Oklahoma breeders!!!)

The Holsey's were fined and suspended in 2009 by the American Kennel Club Management Disciplinary Committee. On April 13, 2009, the Holsey's were fined $2500 for:
- non-compliance with AKC record keeping and dog identification
- non-compliance with the AKC’s Care and Conditions Policy (which includes unacceptable conditions, dogs and/or facility)
Their AKC privileges were suspended for 5 years (effective April 13, 2009 through April 13, 2014)

In addition to Mastiffs, the Holsey's are listed by the AKC as "breeders" of Wire Fox Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers.

NOTICE:
The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for five years, effective April 13, 2009, and imposed a $2500 fine for non-compliance with AKC's record keeping and dog identification requirements, and non-compliance with the AKC's Care and Conditions Policy (unacceptable conditions, dogs and/or facility:
Mr. Steve Hosley (Tulsa, OK) Mastiff
Ms. Teresa Holsey (Tulsa, OK) Wire Fox Terrier, Mastiff and Miniature Schnauzer

You can read the entire AKC suspension report here http://www.akc.org/pdfs/about/secretary_page/0509.pdf

Teresa Holsey ALSO sells her dogs on the internet (perhaps to individuals OR puppy stores??) and has a listing for a mastiff here
http://www.petsunlimited.com/local_pet_adoptions.cfm/id/19067

MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION BEFORE BUYING A PUPPY FROM A PET STORE!!!!

Ridgefield Store Opening

A new pet store opened in Ridgefield, CT this week - True Breeders, located on Rt 7 near the Branchville train station.

There are currently 5 puppies available for sale in the store. The information cards on display say the puppies are from 2 different breeders - one located in Bridgeport, CT and the other in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma is one of several midwest states known to have puppy mills - please CLICK HERE to read about puppy mills in that state.

Did you know?

• 12.3% of all USDA licensed dog dealers in the US are located in Oklahoma

• The number of licensed facilities in our state has increased by over 70% since 2000

• Of all states with a high volume of puppy producers, only Oklahoma and Arkansas have no state regulations (Oklahoma has roughly double the number of facilities as in Arkansas)

• USDA regulations mandate that a dog have its’ length plus six inches times, that same length, for cage space. They must have six inches of headroom. Food is only mandatory one time per day and water twice a day, no matter what the outdoor temperature is. (Source: http://www.okpuppymilltruth.org)
  

Before you visit ANY pet store, learn about where those dogs come from! Please visit our site for more information here