I just encountered the following story on the Minneapolis Star Tribune web site this morning. While it doesn't specify dog breeds, it does make me wonder if we're making any headway on the whole puppy mill issue. Note that it doesn't even mention the issue:
"Neighbors criticize plans for 600-dog breeding operation"
Last update: January 24, 2006 – 7:39 AM
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. — Some neighbors in rural Morrison County are upset about plans for a 600-dog breeding operation northeast of Little Falls.
Gary McDuffee hopes to establish a kennel for breeding small dogs in Belle Prairie Township. Property owner Harvey Block applied for the permit.
The Morrison County board voted 4-to-1 to approve a conditional-use permit for the kennel. The board didn't require an environmental review, despite a petition from a group of residents requesting one.
Roger Nelson [lives] less than a quarter mile from the proposed kennel and says he's worried that dog manure from the kennel could affect nearby wetlands. He said he's also concerned about the affect kennel noise would have on local wildlife.
Nelson said he and other residents may appeal the board's decision.
McDuffee said he's addressed concerns about noise, manure and odor and says he plans to run a very nice operation.
"Neighbors criticize plans for 600-dog breeding operation"
Last update: January 24, 2006 – 7:39 AM
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. — Some neighbors in rural Morrison County are upset about plans for a 600-dog breeding operation northeast of Little Falls.
Gary McDuffee hopes to establish a kennel for breeding small dogs in Belle Prairie Township. Property owner Harvey Block applied for the permit.
The Morrison County board voted 4-to-1 to approve a conditional-use permit for the kennel. The board didn't require an environmental review, despite a petition from a group of residents requesting one.
Roger Nelson [lives] less than a quarter mile from the proposed kennel and says he's worried that dog manure from the kennel could affect nearby wetlands. He said he's also concerned about the affect kennel noise would have on local wildlife.
Nelson said he and other residents may appeal the board's decision.
McDuffee said he's addressed concerns about noise, manure and odor and says he plans to run a very nice operation.