Doyle Signs Anti-Puppy Mill Law
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Jim Doyle has signed a bill designed to eliminate puppy mills where dogs live in abusive and neglectful conditions.
The law will require dog breeders who sell more than 25 dogs annually to get a license through the state.
Breeders will have to meet standards of care, such as providing each dog with enough food, shelter and opportunity for exercise.
The state will investigate the breeder's background before issuing a license and can suspend or revoke it for violations.
Animal rights activists have been pushing for regulations in Wisconsin for years, saying the state's hands-off approach has made it a magnet for large-scale puppy mills.
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