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Deborah Howard, founder of the Companion Animal Protection Society, has requested health certificates from various states to trace how dogs move from puppy mills to pet shops and other resellers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

The law would have prevented cities from enacting ordinances including those affecting labor, agriculture and natural resources, and was expected to nullify existing laws on everything from sanitation rules to the regulation of puppy mills.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Others are special needs adoptions and dogs saved from puppy mills.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2023

House Bill 1424 focuses on thwarting puppy mills.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2023

It would also ban the retail sale of animals that are not rescues in an attempt to crack down on puppy mills and other breeding operations with inhumane conditions.

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2022