New Law proposed to protect puppies in Ohio

I saw this on the news tonight.  Actually the news said "Puppy Mills Crackd".  Yes they spelled Cracked incorrectly!  If you don't believe me, follow me on instagram - @elliej5322!

I didn't understand it so I found this article on NBC4's website.

http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2012/nov/13/ohio-lawmakers-vote-dog-breeder-crackdown-ar-1239267/

The new law is expected to be voted on on Wednesday.  The law increases regulations on the care and treatment of animals in large scale establishments.  The law also requires puppy mill owners to be licensed. 

I was so excited to hear about this!

The Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seized more than 40 animals today at a puppy mill.  Please consider contributing to your SPCA so they can save more dogs from puppy mills.
http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2012/oct/01/4/more-40-dogs-seized-pickaway-co-puppy-mill-ar-1191490/

Ten Facts I Bet you Didn't Know About Puppy Mills

* A person who owns a puppy mill is called a puppy miller.

* Dogs are usually bred 2x a year.

* Puppy mills have been around since the 1960s.

* One way you can help stop puppy mills is to create awareness.

* Many puppy mills sell puppies at 6 weeks of age even though federal licensees are prohibited from selling puppies before 8 weeks of age.

* The average puppy mill will house 65-75 animals while large mills have thousands.

* Breeding dogs are bred as often as possible and may never see life outside of the mill.

* Inbreeding is prevalent in puppy mills resulting in animals with genetic diseases and abnormalities.

* Many puppies are taken from their mothers before they are weaned.  These puppies often die of starvation because they have not learned how to eat. 

*. The Animal Welfare Act falls short of what most individuals would consider minimum standards of care.


 Check out a video on the HSUS website! It's called "why puppy mills stink" and it was the video contest winner! Also, don't forget my poll!                 Thank You!:)

Poll

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My Poll

    I want to know where you got your dog! That's why I made a poll. You can scroll down the page to see my poll. You can answer this question ''where did you get your dog from?'' after that I will ask you, ''if you got your dog from a pet store, is it having health problems?'' I will write about the results after I get them.
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www.dosomething.org

Here is even MORE information about puppy mills

     * Puppy mills have been around for decades

     * In a puppy mill, more than half a million puppies are produced in a year.

     * Acording to www.dosomething.org, no states have laws against a breeding legally keeping lots of dogs in cages for all their lives, if food, water, and shelter are provided.

     * Puppy mill cages are usaully outside so dogs have to live in sometimes, harsh climates.

Mutt Walk For Delaware County Humane Society

     I would like to share a fun activity coming up on May 19, 2012.  The Mutt March is a fundraiser which helps pets in need.  You can donate online and the money goes to the Guardian Angel Fund.  The walk starts at 9am at DCHS.  You can walk your own dog or walk a shelter dog.  Here is the link to register or donate.  http://www.hsdcohio.org/muttmarch-info.htm