Ohio Lawmakers Tighten Rules on Puppy Mills
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Ohio lawmakers, led by Senator Casey Weinstein, propose a bill to tighten regulations on high-volume dog breeders, often referred to as puppy mills. The new bill aims to label any site with six or more breeding dogs as high-volume, subjecting them to stricter oversight. Currently, Ohio ranks poorly in regulating these facilities, with rules focused on the number of puppies sold, which breeders can manipulate. The proposed bill shifts the count to adult breeding dogs for a clearer standard. Local experts support the changes, citing poor conditions in some operations and the need for surprise inspections and veterinary care. The bill aims to enhance animal welfare by involving professionals more and preventing bad setups from being cleaned up just in time. Lawmakers held the first hearing, and Weinstein is rallying more support for the next one.
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