How Trump's USDA Could Hurt Puppies

[RockaFowler]

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2017/02/usda-animal-welfare-puppy-mills-trump-humane-society

It may have just gotten a lot harder to spot puppy abusers: A section of the US Department of Agriculture's website that provided documents detailing animal abuse was taken down last Friday, without warning. For more than 10 years, the government agency posted information on violators of the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act. Citizens, journalists, and animal advocacy organizations like the Humane Society relied on these reports to identify zoos, animal research labs, horse breeders, and dog breeders who violated the laws.

The USDA said in a statement last week that it had taken action after conducting a review of the types of information it posts, and stated that it is committed to the "privacy of individuals with whom we come into contact." The agency said people will now have to file Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain the same information, though this process can take many months, if not years.

[democratisphere]

1. How can this administration be so outrageously cruel.

It is consistent with people that lack a soul and have no remorse.

[VelvetPetals]

3. I agree that they are cruel and evil

Why are they doing this to these beautiful animals who have no voice...I hate them beyond belief.

[democratisphere]

4. Me too. Thanks for your support of abused defenceless animals.

[safeinOhio]

2. Would you like a little

Dog meat to go with that horse burger?