The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill #108 – Nitro’s Law. In 2008, Nitro was one of 7 dogs starved to death under the care of kennel owner, Steve Croley, at the High Caliber K-9 kennel in Youngstown, Ohio. Among 19 dogs found on the property, 7 emaciated bodies were found, including Nitro. […]
Dog theft is on the rise. Laboratories and private people, all although they don’t question where the dogs comefrom, are willing to pay, often large sums for a pet. Sometimes dogs are kidnapped and the thieves will demand ransom for their return. Dogs are lumped together with property crimes, making it difficult to determine the […]
There is a loophole in the animal welfare legislation that allows puppy mills to go without inspection and license if they sell puppies online. This means that puppy mills can continue to operate and mistreat the dogs in their care. This past May, 3 Senators introduced the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (PUPS) to […]
