Thousands of large scale breeders currently taking advantage of the loophole that allows them to avoid inspection will be forced to either shut down or provide humane living conditions in order to continue breeding. (dogingtonpost.com)
Along with requiring a license and inspection for large scale breeders, it also establishes minimum standards for the humane handling, care, housing and transportation of dogs and cats by commercial breeders. (humanesociety.org)
The proposed ordinance, which Richardson said is meant to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats from large scale breeders or «puppy mills» in pet shops in Aurora, would limit where pet shops or dealers could purchase a cat or dog to sell in Aurora. (sentinelcolorado.com)