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Hochul signs bill banning pet store sale of dogs, cats, bunnies

By Ben Brachfeld Posted on December 15, 2022
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Little puppy at the shelter looks with hope. Take me, I’m the best!

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill Thursday banning the sale of dogs, cats, and bunnies at retail pet stores, intent on improving the welfare of furry friends by ending the “puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline.”

Starting in 2024, pet stores will no longer be allowed to sell fuzzy New Yorkers to those walking on two legs, with officials arguing the move will free animals from a life of misery under breeders solely interested in breeding them.

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Hochul signs bill banning pet store sale of dogs, cats, bunnies

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