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Puppy Mill Capitol of Minnesota

Winona County is known as the "puppy mill capitol" of Minnesota due to its granting of so many permits for the mass production of puppies; some of these facilities are licensed by the state and/or federal (USDA) government.

Animal Folks has been tracking these local permits.

Great news! The Winona County Board recently passed a ban on future permits for commercial dog breeding kennels. This was done in response to data provided by Animal Folks, working with residents, showing the harm to dogs and puppies from this outdated business model - mass production of puppies and confinement of breeding dogs.

To learn more, go to website below:

www.speakupwinonacounty.org

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Legislative Action

Animal Folks is also working with MN state legislators and other organizations and citizens to get the Companion Animal Board bill passed into law.

This bill has been introduced at the Minnesota Legislature and will provide expertise for companion animal (pet) issues. The breeder law (regulating commercial dog and cat breeders) would be transferred to the Companion Animal Board for proper enforcement and promotion of pet welfare.

Please use your voice. Speak to your state legislators and ask for their support of the Companion Animal Board bill.

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