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Maureen Eagle (maureen@mathcs.emory.edu) wrote:
: In article <4fsoa2$275@mordred.gatech.edu>,
: James McIninch <james@amber.biology.gatech.edu> wrote:
: >I was reading about this in my local vet's office and, unless things have
: >changed, there is no state law regarding mistreatment of animals. It's up
: >to individual counties and municipalities to enact such ordinances.

: It's not the mistreatment that I think they can get in trouble for,
: but rather the display and sale of unhealthy livestock.

This may be true.


: >In either event, contact the SPCA and they'll take it from there. If you
: >can't find the number in the phone book, call your vet and ask them.

: No, the Humane Society etc has no jurisdiction.

True, however they will let you know who to contact and, in some cases, look
into the matter personally and then report the store to the appropriate
authority and licensing boards.


: Just please tell your friends about this incident and make sure they
: know what store it happened at.

Also a good idea. Make sure to tell your vet if there's a store selling sick
animals too.









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