Oklahoma lacks oversight of puppy mill industry
With no state oversight, animal welfare groups say Oklahoma has become a haven for unscrupulous puppy breeding operations.
They describe puppy mills where dogs are packed into cramped, unsanitary cages, sometimes for their entire lives, with no socialization, exercise or human interaction.
According to the Humane Society, Oklahoma ranks second in the nation with 625 breeders licensed by the U.S. Department of A...
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