State audit on dog breeders propels lawmakers to propose new provisions to improve animal care facilities.
Cara Karunaratne has more from Jefferson City.
Missouri has more than 1300 dog breeding facilities in the state, and lawmakers say they need better laws to protect dogs from poor care.
Rep. Patrick Dougherty, D-St. Louis, says dog breeders shouldn't be working if they can't comply with the laws.
The bill proposes adding one dollar to the cost of puppies in order to hire new facility inspectors.
From Jefferson City, I'm Cara Karunaratne, KMOX News.
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