From another blog

I copied this entry from the Bark magazine blog. It's something I think is important, and finally the government in Ohio is taking the lead in something good.

Ohio Bill Would Ban Puppy Mills
Pretty Girl's Bill—named for a dog found barely hanging on to life after being abandoned by her owners when she could no longer breed—was unveiled yesterday in Ohio. If passed, the bill would mandate random inspections of dog breeding sites and liscensing for commercial breeders.

Legislation is needed, of course, to enforce standards and monitor the actions of anyone breeding and selling animals. But I suspect it's consumers who ultimately will have the biggest influence on the continuation or discontinuation of puppy mills. The key is education. Make sure everyone you know is aware of the horrors of puppy mills. If you're going to purchase a specific breed, do your research! Never buy from a pet store, and find a reputable breeder before making a purchase. (Check out HSUS's tips on How to Find a Good Dog Breeder.) Or, better yet, adopt a dog from a breed-specific rescue group. But never forget that mutts and mixed-breed dogs make extraordinary pets, and shelters all over the world are bursting at the seams with very special animals.

If you live in Ohio, be sure you let your legislators know that you support this bill.