Missouri Earmarks One Million Dollars To Crack Down On Puppy Mills
Well, I guess we can put this one in the ‘win’ column.
Democracy Dead In Missouri As Compromised Dog Breeding Measure Rushed Into Law
If I lived in Missouri, I’m not sure if I would ever bother voting again. But that’s just me. — Kenn The hopes that Missouri’s voter approved dog breeding law, Proposition B would be reinstated, is now officially dead. After months of debate, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon rushed a compromise bill regulating dog breeding into […]
Missouri Governor Receives Thousands Of Emails About Proposition B Battle
It’s an issue that’s pitting Missouri dog lovers against Missouri dog breeders. And the outcome is all in the hands of the governor. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has received thousands of letters and emails urging him to sign or veto legislation rolling back new voter-approved restrictions on dog breeders. Many of the emails ask Nixon […]
Compromise Reached In Missouri Prop B Puppy Mill Legislation
In a move that could put an end to the bitter war over Proposition B, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced today that he had brokered a “Missouri solution” that will protect dogs as well as agricultural interests. The agreement, signed by key groups on both sides, incorporates parts of the dog-breeding initiative passed by state […]
Is Democracy Dead In Missouri? Here's What Missourians Can Do To Show Them It Isn't.
A lot of Dog Filers have been asking me what they can do to help. Well, here’s something that will just take a few minutes and go a long way. Go here, Protect the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, fill out the digital form and click “Submit Message” at the bottom of that page. Then […]
The Battle Rages Over Missouri's Already Voted And Passed Puppy Mill Cruelty Act
You know, all I ever hear from puppy mill advocates is how this law will hurt good breeders that already have modern facilities. Has anyone every seen these “modern facilities”? All I ever see is dirty, disgusting puppy mills with sad, unhealthy dogs living in filth. How about you? Have you ever seen these so […]
Missouri Senator Proposes Repealing Dog-Breeding Law Prop B
And so begins the onslaught of people who care not what happens to man’s best friend. This makes me sick to my stomach. — Kenn From the AP JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. | A state senator filed legislation Wednesday to repeal a voter-approved law that creates new regulations for dog breeders in Missouri, saying voters were […]
Breeders To Push Missouri Lawmakers To Repeal New 'Puppy Mill' Law
By Jason Noble For The Kansas City Star JEFFERSON CITY | Proposition B, the “puppy mill†ballot issue voters approved Tuesday placing new restrictions on Missouri dog breeders, could face a challenge in the coming legislative session. Breeders and agricultural groups said they were formulating plans for repealing or diluting the new law, and lawmakers […]
Dog Files Opinion: Missouri Votes "YES" On Prop B!
Last night I sat by the TV watching the election results come in. But unlike most people I was more interested in Missouri’s Proposition B than in the Senate and House races. So what is Propostion B? The Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act is a set of enforceable standards for large-scale dog breeding businesses in […]