Doing the right thing is illegal
Licensing enforced by the state:
The owners of for Paws Boutique in Auburn were arrested Monday in connection with instances of practicing veterinary medicine without a license, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
The Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners investigated the pet store and issued search and arrest warrants for owners Rebekah Perry and Cindy Salter. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the arrest and search Monday at about 4:45 p.m.
“I do not know why they investigated (the store),” said Perry. “I am not a veterinarian and I am not practicing veterinary medicine.”
The Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners would not comment on reasons for the arrest because of an ongoing investigation.
Both Perry and Salter were rescuing stray cats and vaccinating the animals, Perry said. The owners purchased the vaccinations, and buying these vaccinations is not illegal, she added.
The Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners were searching for rabies vaccinations, and it is against the law to purchase rabies vaccinations, Perry said.
I know a few dog breeders that give shots to their newborn pups because it is cheaper than paying a vet for it. You can buy these shots at farmers co-ops cheaply and legally. The shots are easy to give and provide the valuable service of keeping the animals disease-free. Alabama law may be different.
Closing:
About 23 cats are currently living at the pet boutique. Perry said she is not going to adopt stray cats anymore, and each cat will be sent to the Lee County Humane Society. The cats will more than likely be euthanized, she added. “And it’s a shame.”
A shame indeed.
March 4th, 2004 at 5:16 pm
This just makes me want to kick my hat into Defecation Tributary!!