Stories tagged with "puppy mills"

Concerted campaign can stop tragedy of puppy mills by indystar

Hundreds of dogs are shipped to puppy mills each year. A puppy mill is a kennel where unhealthy, sick dogs are kept in terrible conditions that make them even more ill. They are... – Aug 12, 2009 at 6:03 PM in

Reminder of higher penalties for animal neglect by indystar

House Bill 1468 went into effect July 1. This bill was known as the puppy mill bill. However, it’s much more than putting restrictions on puppy mills. It also defines neglect... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Reduce dangers from dogs with strict pet birth control by indystar

Radical reform is required in Indianapolis and statewide to promote human and animal safety. First, there should be a law stating all dogs and cats must be spayed and neutered by... – Jun 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Special session now unavoidable by Mary Beth

Special legislation session now unavoidable after state budget bill fails House tonight on 27-71 vote. With the clock ticking down toward the midnight deadline, lawmakers remained... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:01 AM in Legislature

Deal reached on 'puppy mill' provisions by Bill Ruthhart

Two key lawmakers have reached a tentative agreement on legislation that would strengthen the state’s animal-abuse laws and regulate commercial breeders. Rep. Linda Lawson,... – Apr 29, 2009 at 5:44 PM in Legislature

'Puppy mill' bill could inhibit local ordinances by Bill Ruthhart

GOP plan would weaken city rules, bill author says A push to crack down on abusive dog breeders ran into trouble Monday as lawmakers clashed over a provision that would bar... – Apr 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Legislature

More bark than bite in puppy bill by indystar

A long-overdue law to regulate puppy mills could emerge from this session of the Indiana General Assembly, but it’s unlikely to give much protection to puppies or the people... – Apr 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Lawmakers need more puppy love by indystar

Does everything at the Indiana Statehouse have to be difficult? That’s the thought I had last week as a simple issue — the effort to stop the torture and abuse of... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Statehouse rally presses puppy mill bill by indystar

A group of dog lovers rallied at the Statehouse today calling on lawmakers to regulate large-scale dog breeding operations in Indiana. Nearly 50 people gathered on the Statehouse... – Apr 23, 2009 at 3:35 PM in Communities

Farm interests oppose Indiana's puppy mill bill by Bill Ruthhart

Indiana Department of Agriculture officials have been working behind the scenes to defeat legislation that would crack down on abusive dog breeders by trying to discredit one of... – Apr 23, 2009 at 1:36 PM in Legislature

Senate's puppy-mill vote sets up a showdown most recent comment by Jenny Elig

Uch! I have some heavy problems with breeders in... – Apr 08, 2009 at 3:13 PM

Tightening the leash on puppy mills by Bill Ruthhart

Lawmakers want more regulations for industry rife with abuse An English bulldog puppy shot in the head, set on fire and dumped into a trash can. A mangy Doberman pinscher covered... – Apr 05, 2009 at 2:55 AM in Communities

Misguided legislation turns dog owners into sellers by indystar

House Bill 1468 was crafted with good intentions; however, it needs to be modified before it becomes law. One problem is that anyone who sells a dog for profit or sells more than... – Mar 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

No reason for dog breeders to fear puppy mill legislation by indystar

I am perplexed by Richard and Linda Isley’s March 4 letter. What responsible dog breeder could possibly disagree with the following House Bill 1468 proposals: maintaining... – Mar 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Harsh Conditions at Pet Store most recent comment by lisa_citymouse

Thanks for the comments. It's much better to... – Dec 21, 2007 at 3:12 PM