· while pet shops and shelters are already blocked from selling young animals, the new law closes a gap and extends to all individuals, according to the mspca-angell animal welfare advocacy group that supported the bill (s 2908). · retail pet stores that continue to sell pets after december 15 can face penalties of up to $1,000 per violation. New yorkers can still adopt pets from duly incorporated humane societies, animal rescues, or licensed breeders. · in a decision that rippled through colorado and beyond, denver has officially passed a groundbreaking law banning the sale of cats , dogs, and rabbits in pet shops. In early october, governor gavin newsom signed ab 867, which bans declawing when it isn’t medically necessary. · purchasing pets like cats , dogs and bunnies from mall pet stores will soon be a thing of the past under a new state law that bans the animals from being sold in retail pet shops. These laws build on the administration’s prior work to improve animal welfare. · what you need to know: Today, governor gavin newsom signed four bills to protect pets and pet owners, including legislation taking on puppy mills. · the “age” law is rolling out alongside fresh restrictions on cat declawing and tighter oversight for pet sellers. While the proposed legislation would prohibit a pet shop from arranging the sale , adoption, exchange, or transfer of a dog, cat , or rabbit, it also does not prohibit a pet shop from collaborating with and offering space to an animal shelter to showcase these companion animals.

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