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The canine standard of care bill that drew the ire of animal activists and the support of retail pet stores and breeders is headed back to the Indiana House for reconciliation after it was approved Monday in the Senate by a 31-18 margin. Eight Republicans joined their Democratic colleagues in opposing the measure, including Sen. Dan Dernulc, R-Highland, after a weekend of legislative updates in their districts. Dernulc had previously voted to approve the bill. If the measure becomes law, it will void 21 local ordinances prohibiting the sale of puppies in retail stores, including measures in Cr…