TALLAHASSEE - "According to an issue analysis submitted to the City Commission, Edwards believes the formation of a task force would make it easer for state and local government agencies to work together in stopping animal abuse and holding perpetrators accountable." - from WXTL ABC 27
EMERSON - "With the unanimous decision, Emerson joined a growing list of towns — mostly in southern and central New Jersey — that have banned the sale of dogs from puppy mills." - from NorthJersey.com
ROSEBURG - "A 10-pound snapping turtle recently found at the Yoncalla Water Treatment Plant is a good reminder not to release pet turtles into the wild." - from KGW.com
SANTA MARIA - "Santa Barbara County’s largest city will soon have a law that encourages owners to spay and neuter their pets to address overpopulation of cats and dogs." - from Noozhawk.com
AUGUSTA - "Many animals on the state's new restricted list will still be allowed under the proposal, but a permit from the DIFW to possess an animal on the list would be required in many cases." - from Maine Sun Journal
ROCHESTER - "Dog owners bit back at the possibility of expanded restrictions on certain breeds of dogs after a petition for breed-neutral legislation was presented to the Rochester City Council on Monday night." - from Rochester Post-Bulletin
TRENTON - "The bill, sponsored by Senators Raymond Lesniak, D-Union and James Beach, D-Camden, would require that all pet sale transactions be conducted “face-to-face.” - from NorthJersey.com
TAMPA - "The commission voted 6-0 to create a new registry for people convicted of misdemeanor and felony animal abuse." - from Tampa Bay Times
HOLLYWOOD - "Joining the wave of cities hoping to snuff out puppy mills, city commissioners on Wednesday banned the retail sale of cats and dogs bred in so-called puppy mills and kitten factories." - from Sun Sentinel
"COLUMBUS — A controversial amendment that would have nullified Toledo’s ordinance restricting where pet stores may buy their dogs will be stripped from an unrelated bill today." - from toledoblade.com