Families who have purchased
a sick pet from a pet store or breeder in Michigan should notify the authorities and
licensing agencies.
⍅ If there appears to be cruelty or neglect at the
pet store, contact the local animal control agency, humane society, or animal
shelter and request that they inspect the facility.
·
You can find your
Animal Control in the phone book, or look them up at Pets 911. If none of these
exist in the area, call the police, sheriff, or health department.
·
Local law enforcement has authority over the
Michigan Penal Code (1931,
PA 328, as amended) and can enforce the requirements of the penal code
(e.g. failure to provide adequate
care - such as provide veterinary care, sanitary condition, exercise, shelter,
food, water, etc) against pet stores.
·
Local law enforcement, in the opinion of MDARD, can
follow-up on possible violations against the Pet Shop Law. Penalties
for violations against the Pet Shop Law (1969,
PA 287, as amended) are a misdemeanor, charges which have to go
through the local prosecutor.
⍅ Notify the police department outlining all
suspected illegal activities.
⍅ Notify the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine
and file a compliant with the Bureau of Professional Licensing. “A Citizen’s Guide to Filing a Complaint Against a Licensed Occupational Professional.”
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