Finally, the court got it right, even though it took too long. I hope the animals are removed immediately so none can be hidden, only to suffer further.

It appears these sad cases have inspired this new law effective today.

"It's taken all of these very seedy, underground puppy mills all over the state, and it's going to force them to clean up their act, to take better care of their animals, to be responsible to their consumers, and to act as a legitimate business," McCollum said.

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A Roane County judge has issued a continuance until February 22 for the case of accused puppy mill operator, Marjorie Dodd of Midtown.

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