Unlicensed breeder New Liberty, IA (US) Incident Date: Sunday, Dec 31, 2000 County: Scott Local Map: available Disposition: USDA Citation Person of Interest: Dean Verlyn Schocker

Case ID: 8392 Classification: Unlawful Trade/Smuggling Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in IA (US) Login to Watch this Case

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Dean Schocker, an unlicensed animal dealer doing business in New Liberty, Iowa, have agreed to a consent decision and order regarding violations of the Animal Welfare Act. "Operating without a license circumvents the inspection process," said W. Ron DeHaven, deputy administrator for animal care with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. "If we cannot inspect a facility, we cannot ensure the safety and well-being of the animals there."

Schocker neither admitted nor denied any violations of the AWA but agreed to a civil penalty of $2,500. That penalty is suspended provided Schocker does not violate the AWA in the future. He is also disqualified from obtaining a license for a period of 5 years.

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APHIS/USDA - January 18, 2001

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