Labrador Breeder

Pet Breeder Regulation Class

As of November 1, 2013, anyone selling puppies or kittens in Collier County must be registered with Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) as a breeder.

New regulations approved by the Board of County Commissioners in September place certain requirements on dog and cat breeders to protect both the animals and consumers. DAS wants to help responsible breeders become familiar with and follow the new rules.

On Wednesday, December 4, at 6 p.m., in the DAS conference room at 7610 Davis Boulevard, Naples, Fla., DAS staff hosted a class to explain the new breeder regulations. The class addressed:

• the difference between a commercial breeder and a non-commercial breeder;
• how each classification of breeder can come into compliance with the Animal Control Ordinance;
• the proper animal husbandry practices that a breeder must follow;
• what information must be provided to customers when selling puppies and kittens;
• low-cost spay/neuter options available in Collier County, and how you and your pets benefit from spaying/neutering.

For more information on this event, call Daniel Christenbury Public Information Specialist, at 252-6956 or 252-PETS.