Ireland - After years of campaigning by animal rights groups the country has decided to make a step forward and stop unsanitary puppy mills.
Formerly known as the Puppy Farm of Europe, the country passed two laws known as the Dog Breeding Establishment Act and the Welfare of Greyhounds Act.
The legislation doesn't shut down all puppy mills, just the ones that are unregistered or have the dogs produced in horrible conditions not fit for a rat much less any animal bigger than one. Veterinarians near puppy mills are required to inspect all of the ones currently in operation and if they find a place where the sanitary conditions are not met they are able to immediately shut down the kennels.
Breeders must also have all of their dogs microchipped so if the authorities trace the dog back to whoever bred them and prosecute them if needed.
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