Laws in Canada regarding pets?

Question

I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can find what the laws are in Canada regarding selling puppies.

I saw an ad online from a "breeder" trying to sell their puppies at 4.5 weeks old (not deposits either- they are saying the puppies are ready to go to their new homes at 4.5 weeks old). I need to know if that's even legal. I know its unethical.

Answer 1

That is way illegal! The youngest anywhere they are allowed to be sold is 6 weeks. It is best to wait 8 weeks for bigger breeds and 12 for smaller breeds.

Answer 2

Canada is large.  It consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories.  In addition, municipalities also have the right to enact legislation.  So, you would have to research where the seller is to see what the laws are there.

Answer 3

As far as I know, it would depend in which province, as the laws differ from province to province.

Contact the SPCA or the municipal hall in which province/city this is in, and ask them.  If there is no law, then at least suggest to them to check it out.  

That's just horrible, disgusting!

ADD:  You can always email them and tell them it's illegal, they probably aren't smart enough to figure out if it's the truth or not.  Might prevent one pup from being sold until the SPCA gets involved, right?

I've been lucky here in BC.  Many of the SPCA officials do check up on people that I report.  I hope they don't ignore this situation.

I contacted these guys a while back for some info, maybe they can help you?

http://www.nopuppymillscanada.ca/home.ht...