'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.

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.

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."

Ohio Senate Passes 'Puppy Mill' Bill

Ohio is one of seven states that allows dog auctions, which Mahoning County's dog warden said are an outlet for larger-scale dog breeding operations that critics call puppy mills.