The New York State Attorney General’s Office is reminding retailers that it will soon be illegal to sell pets in their shops.
“Bringing a new pet into a family should be a time of excitement and joy, but often animals from ‘puppy mills’ suffer from serious medical issues and leave families heartbroken over their sick pet and with a heavy bill to pay,” said Attorney General James. “This pet sale ban will help put an end to the dangerous puppy mill to pet store pipeline that endangers pets and costs New Yorkers thousands of dollars in veterinary care. New Yorkers interested in adding a furry friend to their family can still adopt a pet at a human society, animal rescue, or a licensed breeder.”
Selling dogs, cats, and rabbits at retail stores will become illegal on December 15 with stores continuing to sell liable for fines of up to one thousand dollars per violation.
New Yorkers can still adopt pets from humane societies, animal rescues, and licensed breeders.
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