New frustrations being voiced warrant further discussion [Video]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — It took years of work with the Department of Agriculture, was sponsored by a Republican state senator, passed by wide bipartisan margins in both chambers of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly and signed into law by a Democratic governor.

But that doesn’t mean Pennsylvania’s updated dog law is perfect, the bill’s sponsor said Monday, after independent dog rescue organizations raised new concerns in addition to those raised last week by boarding kennel owners near state lines.

“The Dog Law Modernization Bill was signed into law last year after extensive work between the Department of Agriculture and numerous stakeholders,” Sen. Elder A. Vogel, (R-Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties) told abc27 News in a statement. “While the legislation made many positive changes to enhance public safety and animal welfare protections, as well as improve customer service, the new frustrations being voiced warrant further discussion with the Department.”

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