· hundreds of new laws will take effect in illinois at the start of the new year, but there are some you might want to pay special attention to. · a new pet shop law that would ban the sale of kittens and puppies in stores is getting a major push from lawmakers. · findlaw explains 2026 state-by-state changes to pet laws — animal cruelty laws , limits, housing and insurance requirements—to help pet owners stay compliant. · in addition to 500 local jurisdictions, we’ve helped to persuade eight states to prohibit the sale of puppies in pet shops, and our successes at the local and state levels are mutually reinforcing. 384 includes rabbits too) from pet shops unless the animals come from shelters or rescue organizations. Pet stores are a preferred sales outlet for puppy mills because they allow the cruelty at the mills to remain hidden from consumers. This bill prohibits the sale of dogs and cats (and h. Are small animal breeding facilities a problem? Activists are still demanding strict regulations on pet sales despite a previous attempt being abruptly shot down. Learn how laws aimed at retail pet sales help prevent the cruel puppy mill industry from profiting off inhumane breeding practices and unknowing consumers. Should massachusetts restrict puppy sales in pet stores? Will new york stop selling dogs & cats in pet stores?

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