Each member, upon signing an application for membership or renewal of membership of the TCA Inc, and being duly elected to general membership of the TCA Inc, shall, in addition to agreeing to be bound by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the TCA Inc, be also bound by the TCA Inc's Code of Ethics relating to responsible dog ownership, including the keeping, welfare, breeding, selling and disposing of dogs by members to the effect of the terms and conditions set out under Section 2 hereof.
SECTION 2- CODE OF ETHICS AND UNDERTAKING
In consideration of the Tasmanian Canine Association Inc electing
me to its general membership and approval of that renewal from
time to time, I pledge to the Tasmanian Canine Association Inc
that:
- 1. I shall ensure that at all times all dogs under my control are
properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper veterinary
attention, if and when required.
- 2. I shall not allow any dogs under my care to roam at large
and when away from home ensure that they are kept fully leashed,
or under effective control, at all times.
- 3. I shall breed only for the purpose of improving the quality
and/or working ability of the breed in line with the breed standard
and not for the pet market or any other commercial purpose.
- 4. I shall not breed from any bitch kept by me causing it to
whelp before it is 12 months of age and I shall not breed any bitch
kept by me causing it to whelp more than twice in any 18 month
period.I will not breed any bitch kept by me causing it to whelp
more than six times without prior written approval from the TCA
Inc Council.
- 5. I shall not permit any of my purebred dogs to be mated to
a dog of a different breed, to a cross-bred dog. or to an unregistered
dog of the same breed.
- 6. I shall not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy
under eight weeks of age, within Australia and 12 weeks of age
overseas,the pup must have had its initial vaccination for distemper
and parvo-virus.
- 7. I shall ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly
understand their responsibility for the care and welfare of the
animal, and that they have the time and facilities (i.e. adequate
fences, sufficient room and proper shelter, etc.) to perform their
obligations.
- 8. I shall provide to all purchasers of dogs sold or placed by
me, written details of all dietary and immunization requirements
and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements
and responsible dog ownership.
- 9. I shall not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail
pet dealers, or directly or indirectly allow a dog to be given
as a prize or donation in a contest of any kind.
- 10. I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of
the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding
the performance of any dog.
- 11. I shall ensure when selling or transferring a dog to another
person that documents as required by TCA Inc Rule 122A, will be
provided to the purchaser or transferee.
- 12. Deleted
- 13. I undertake not to advertise puppies for sale as TCA Inc registered until the application for registration has been lodged with the TCA Inc office.
SECTION 3
Any member failing to observe any provisions of the Code of Ethics
may be dealt with under the Rules of the TCA Inc.
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