Puppy Mills

Language added to House Bill 96 makes clear that county and municipal governments cannot regulate pet shops. Some lawmakers say that's a boost to shops that sell animals from puppy mills.

The State House has passed a bill that would require basic standards of care for commercial dog-breeding operations.The "puppy mill bill," as it's known,…

Recent puppy mill raids in Brunswick and Jones Counties have prompted more discussion at the General Assembly about the need for legislation to regulate…