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Minnesota Legislative Update

Minnesota Legislative Update

Animal Ark is currently following several animal-related bills at the Minnesota Legislature.

There are 60 Days to Raise $60k to Help Close Puppy Mill


Update on McDuffee Puppy Mill Hearing


Groups Partner to Close Puppy Mill

83 Golden Retrievers Saved

Ask Morrison County to Refuse Puppy Mill Permit

In January of 2006 the Morrison County Board granted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Gary McDuffee to operate a 600-dog puppy mill in Belle Prairie, Minnesota, igniting a national firestorm of controversy and litigation. Neighbors to the property have contended that the County did not follow Minnesota law when they granted the permit, without completing a required Environmental Assessment Worksheet.

Puppy Mill Heads up German Shepherd Club

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Breaking News: Animal Ark Celebrates Minnesota Appellate Court Decision Regarding Morrison County Puppy Mill Legal Fight

The Minnesota Court of Appeals announced its decision today in a case relating to a large-scale puppy mill in Morrison County.

From Animal Wise Radio - AKC Says Animals Are Property, So Puppy Mills Shouldn't be Regulated

On January 28, 2007 Lisa Peterson, communications director for the AKC appeared on Animal Wise Radio to talk about an article that appeared on the AKC web site relating to Minnesota Senate File 121.

According to the USDA, How Much Room Should a Puppy Mill Dog Get?

Find out using this handy cage-size calculator that uses USDA guidelines to compute cage square footage based on animal size.

Minnesota "Puppy Mill" Legislation Needs Support

January 18, 2007 - Today a bill was introduced in the Minnesota Legislature to address puppy and kitten mills in Minnesota.

Featured Video: Dirtly Little Secret

Puppy and other large-scale animal mills are a dirty little secret that Beth Nelson from Animal Wise Radio has been thinking about.

Morrison County Puppy Mill Case Gets Day in Court


Puppy Rescued from Mill Needs Your Help

Her corneas are discolored from an eye infection. When rescued, she gasped for breath due to a respiratory infection.

Bring a Stop to Puppy Mills


Your support needed to help with the legal fight against Garry McDuffee and other puppy mills.

Click here to support the legal fight against Garry McDuffee and other Morrison County puppy mills. Your donation will help save lives.

Animal Welfare Groups Applaud New Regulations for Dog Kennels

ELK RIVER, Minn.

Morrison County Puppy Mill Legal Fight Update


Animal Wise Radio Highlight: Animal Mills


Help Support Legal Fight to Close Puppy Mill


Status Report on Morrison County Puppy Mill Legal Fight

The Morrison County "puppy mill" case is progressing through two different court systems.

The Meaning of "Minimum Standards"


Groups Working Together To Put a Stop to Puppy Mills


Time for Morrison County to Revoke Land-Use Permit


Photos from a Minnesota Puppy Mill


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