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Governor Takes Stand Against Puppy Mills
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell has pledged his support to stopping puppy mills in his state.
Representatives from Rendell’s office have said that the governor's pledge to toughen the state's dog laws was prompted in part by the unrelenting campaign waged by animal activists. "We get letters every day from people saying they will not visit the state, or certain areas of the state because Pennsylvania - and Lancaster County in particular - is home to so many large, commercial dog breeders,” said Kate Philips, Rendell's press secretary.
Part of Rendell's plan to fight puppy mills includes the dismissal of the 14-member board that advises the state Bureau of Dog Law. The board advises the Pennsylvania
Secretary of Agriculture on dog issues, but Rendell feels the board has not been "proactive enough." Rendell has also suggested creating a "special prosecutor" to handle complaints against breeders and hiring more dog wardens. He also wants to require wardens to visit kennel operators who have had their licenses revoked to make sure they aren't still selling dogs.
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