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Canadian small-dog breeder wants to build a ‘commercial kennel’ in northeast Orlando

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Apparently, an Orange County ordinance passed in 2021 banning puppy mills didn’t send a strong enough message. A proposed “commercial kennel” in Orlando has raised suspicions among neighbors that the facility might house a dog breeding and puppy selling operation, if built. The proposal is set for a public hearing on May 4 in the … Read more

Florida: Urge Your Representative to Oppose the Misleading ‘Pet Protection Act’

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Adangerous Florida bill, misleadingly named the “Pet Protection Act” (S.B. 994 / H.B. 849), would nullify important reforms for animals. Far from “protecting” companion animals, this bill would preempt new local retail sales bans for cats and dogs and stop local governments from enacting additional safeguards against puppy and kitten mills. Commercial breeding mills prioritize profits over animals’ … Read more