Breeder freedom.

• Position: STATELINE - Laws that regulate breeding of pets - Brief article

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Oklahoma is the second largest producer in the country of commercial pets, behind only Missouri. Yet it has no law to regulate pet breeders. That lack of regulation has led to cruel conditions at puppy mills, the threat of the spread of disease to both animal and humans, and fraudulent practices, argue those who want to see changes. Under a proposed bill, breeders who...