Definition of PUPPY MILL

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Recent Examples on the Web Their suit says animal welfare organizations have made unfounded claims that pet stores are fueling the growth of puppy mills. — Michael Kunzelman, chicagotribune.com, "Maryland pet stores sue to block state ban on dog, cat sales," 30 Aug. 2019 Their suit says animal welfare organizations have made unfounded claims that pet stores are fueling the growth of puppy mills. — BostonGlobe.com, "At G7 conference, Trump scoffs at wind power’s future," 27 Aug. 2019 In states such as Ohio and Tennessee, where the puppy mill bill has been adopted, opponents have started their own model legislation campaign to fight back. — USA Today, "Puppies, phones and porn: How model legislation affects consumers’ lives," 20 Nov. 2019 Their suit says animal welfare organizations have made unfounded claims that pet stores are fueling the growth of puppy mills. — Michael Kunzelman, chicagotribune.com, "Maryland pet stores sue to block state ban on dog, cat sales," 30 Aug. 2019 Their suit says animal welfare organizations have made unfounded claims that pet stores are fueling the growth of puppy mills. — BostonGlobe.com, "At G7 conference, Trump scoffs at wind power’s future," 27 Aug. 2019 Their suit says animal welfare organizations have made unfounded claims that pet stores are fueling the growth of puppy mills. — Washington Post, "Maryland pet stores sue to block state ban on dog, cat sales," 26 Aug. 2019 Their suit says animal welfare organizations have made unfounded claims that pet stores are fueling the growth of puppy mills. — Michael Kunzelman, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Maryland pet stores sue to block state ban on dog, cat sales," 26 Aug. 2019 The Mason City Globe Gazette reported that 66-year-old Barbara Kavars of Manly was found guilty Friday of 14 counts of misdemeanor animal neglect in connection with the operation of a puppy mill. — USA TODAY, "Massive pumpkin, runaway emu, 38-year-old penguin dies: News from around our 50 states," 21 Oct. 2019

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“Puppy mill.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppy%20mill. Accessed 23 January 2020.