It is imperative that we focus on monitoring the existing mills to ensure humane treatment and proper care for the animals. Our oversight resources are already spread thin, and it is my understanding ...

In 2022, the Pinellas County Commission took bold action in the name of animal welfare. Through an ordinance update, it ...

I think people just want a family pet and Google ‘puppy near me,’ and don’t really think about the consequences,” one advocate said.

After an initial defeat, a slight wording change allowed the sponsors of SB122 to bring it back before the Agriculture ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A Texas state senator filed a bill to ban the retail sales of dogs and cats to address overcrowding at animal shelters and discourage the practice of purchasing animals from puppy ...

If passed, lawmakers hope it would reduce the number of dogs coming into the state from puppy mills, where dogs are commercially bred to maximize profit, sacrificing the animal’s health.

On Valentine's Day, they posted the photo on the Chinese social media app RedNote and captioned it "Puppy Mountain." The post garnered a viral response from followers, per AP. "It was so ...

The mountain he captured was shaped like a puppy’s head, overlooking the Yangtze River. Guo’s heartwarming picture has gone viral, turning the once-overlooked mountain into a must-visit spot for ...

When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created a tourist destination.

have adopted local ordinances banning any over-the-counter sale of dogs and cats in an effort to turn away businesses from ‘puppy mills’ and encourage buyers to purchase from rescues. Executives for ...