Motion to Terminate Bauck’s USDA License Granted; Bauck Appeals Decision

Due in part to the efforts of the Companion Animal Protection Society, Kathy Bauck may soon no longer be able to sell to pet shops and other dog breeders and brokers. On August 13, 2009, the USDA/APHIS filed a Motion for Summary Judgment requesting the termination of Bauck’s license. It is rare for the agency to request the revocation of a license, especially through the expedited means of a summary judgment. On September 29, the administrative law judge issued a decision and order in the Bauck case, granting APHIS’ motion for summary judgment. On October 29, Bauck appealed that decision to the judicial officer. APHIS filed a response to her appeal on November 18, and sometime thereafter the judicial officer will issue a decision on the appeal.