'Puppy store' in Columbia sparks online protest

Coalition opposing puppy sales forming Opponents say store keeps 'puppy mills' in business at a time when many shelter dogs need homes

Puppy mill regulation takes another step forward

On Thursday, the Ohio senate passed a measure designed to crack down on large-scale breeding operations known as puppy mills.

Puppy-mill bill approved in Senate

COLUMBUS -- A seven-year roadblock was broken in the Ohio Senate Wednesday, leading to unanimous approval of a previously contentious bill designed to crack down on large-scale "puppy mills."

MLA Thornthwaite plans to target puppy mills

A private member's bill planned by North Vancouver Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite aims to put some teeth into regulations preventing puppy mills and abusive breeders.

Ohio Senate clears 'puppy mill' bill

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Senate has passed a measure designed to crack down on the large-scale dog breeding operations that critics call puppy mills. Republican state Sen. Jim Hughes of Columbus says the bill he sponsored will send a message to bad breeders that they are not welcome in Ohio. It passed the Senate Wednesday on a 30-0 vote and now goes to the Ohio House. Multiple media ...