Lovable, Laid-Back Leo

Meet Leo, a handsome St. Bernard-mix with a sweet, gentle spirit and accepting nature.

Hey there, Patch readers. My name is Leo and I’m a soft, fluffy ball of sweetness with a very laid-back attitude. Mutts Matter thinks I’m a St. Bernard-mix, which makes sense given how tall and handsome I am. I have a soft and flowing creamy-white coat, and big, soulful brown eyes. I’m about four or five years old and weigh 85 pounds, but I could stand to put on some more weight due to the lack of care I received in my last home. Just because my last owner wasn’t good to me is no reason for me to hold a grudge against the rest of the world, so I stay positive and friendly with everyone I meet, no matter who they are. I was rescued out of a shelter in rural South Carolina after being saved from my home by Animal Control. I was underweight …

'Puppy Mill' Bill Targets Pet Stores

Advocates trying to crack down on 'puppy mills' support the legislation.

Pet stores would have to do more do to reveal the origins of the puppies they sell and would have to reimburse customers for vet costs if the puppy they buy becomes unexpectedly ill, according to legislation being considered in the Maryland House of Delegates this month. The legislation comes following a controversy in Columbia regarding a new pet store, Charm City Puppies, which opened in January and sells luxury pet goods, as well as puppies. Animal shelters advocates and other groups raised concerns about the store, saying plenty of shelter animals need homes, and pet store animals often come from puppy mills. Charm City Puppies owners have not commented, but national pet industry groups said they are working to crack down on …

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