AR-News: (TN - US) State investigators hunting puppy mills

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Sounds like the tide might be turning with the state's agriculture inspectors 
now interested in taking a closer look at the problems with puppy mills.  
Inspection is only the first step in ridding the state of irresponsible breeding 
for profit kennels.  Enforcement of the state's laws is imperative to put some 
real bite into stopping the growth of puppy mills right in their tracks.
 
TN: State investigators hunting puppy "mills" 
April 8, 2004

CHATTANOOGA (AP) -- Tennessee agriculture inspectors have started looking for 
unscrupulous dog and cat breeders who operate puppy and kitty "mills." 

An agriculture spokesman says that since inspections started in February, 12 
breeders have been inspected and licensed and the department is receiving 
applications from across the state. 

The July 2002 law that started the inspections "does not apply to breeders 
who do not sell to pet stores or to others for resale." 

The Tennessee Dog and Cat Dealer Act requires breeders who buy or sell more 
than 25 animals a year or who sell animals to retailers for resale to be 
licensed with the Department of Agriculture. 

Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

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