A Dispatch investigation found Ohio’s high-volume dog breeders are often cited by regulators for neglecting the well-being of the dogs they sell.

Ohio had eight breeders listed in Humane World for Animals' 2026 Horrible Hundred report highlighting animal welfare concerns, down from 16 in 2025.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio has once again appeared near the top of an annual report that compiles known puppy mills across the country, with the state seeing breeders repeatedly cited but not shut ...

Over half of Ohio's high volume dog breeders are currently licensed in just one county, according to Ohio Department of Agriculture data. Holmes County in northwest Ohio has 224 of the state's 432 ...

New Ohio law will require new care standards for dog breeders. FILE TRENDING: Downtown Dayton warehouse fire: Two juveniles questioned, blaze ruled arson, officials ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - Animal advocates are pushing for stricter controls when it comes to who can breed and sell dogs in Ohio. There were several proposed changes on the agenda Tuesday for the Joint ...