The owner of a West Virginia dog kennel has surrendered about 1,000 dogs to Humane Society officials and agreed never to operate a dog-breeding business again.

Selling Puppies Through Puppy Pictures (Turks.US)

Dog breeders sell puppies for a living. They start by breeding their dogs and wait until they get pregnant. The moment the dog gives birth, the owner usually waits for weeks to months before they finally give the puppies to their new owners.

Dog Smarts Have Lot To Do With Owner (The Tampa Tribune)

If you think Fido's I.Q. is all natural aptitude, think again. A lot depends on you.

Animal rescuers offer reward to find dog abuser (Hancock County Journal-Pilot)

West Hancock Canine Rescue has offered a reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the brutality to dogs abandoned near Bentley.

Dog shooting spurs pet bill (York Daily Record)

Dog lovers are prepping for a fight this fall to pass their pet bill -- a new state dog law aimed at cleaning up commercial breeding kennels known as "puppy mills.