New York to ban sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores

[Gefn]

Starting in 2024, retail pet stores in New York will no longer be able to sell dogs, cats or rabbits, thanks to new legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul Thursday.

The ban — which is also in place in a few other states like California and Illinois — is an effort to end large-scale abusive breeding practices by puppy and kitten mills, which often provide animals to pet stores, according to Hochul's office.

"Dogs, cats and rabbits across New York deserve loving homes and humane treatment," the governor said in a statement. "I'm proud to sign this legislation, which will make meaningful steps to cut down on harsh treatment and protect the welfare of animals across the state."

The legislation targets breeding systems that abuse animals and fail to provide proper veterinary care, food and socialization.


https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-to-ban-sale-dogs-cats-rabbits-in-pet-stores/

[mountaineer]

The legislation targets breeding systems that abuse animals and fail to provide proper veterinary care, food and socialization.

I assume there are some breeders who don't do all these terrible things. They're just SOL.

[Fishrrman]

It's New York.
In time, EVERYTHING will be "banned".
With the exception of... criminal acts.

[GtHawk]

Yes they did this in California but it does nothing to stop backyard breeders both ethical and unscrupulous who sell through ads, nor does it stop the flood of animals into shelters. What it does do is make it very expensive for puppies of desirable breeds and mixes because the 'rescues' snap up all the available puppies and then charge outrageous prices - you know for maintaining the organization. Two and a half years past when I had to put my dog down and was looking for another Lab mix the rescues, once all their fees were totaled up (if they accepted me) wanted around $850 for a puppy. Odd that rather than do a better job of regulating and enforcing they decided to effectively eliminate the honest breeders while the unscrupulous just sold out of their homes.

[Smokin Joe]

Yes they did this in California but it does nothing to stop backyard breeders both ethical and unscrupulous who sell through ads, nor does it stop the flood of animals into shelters. What it does do is make it very expensive for puppies of desirable breeds and mixes because the 'rescues' snap up all the available puppies and then charge outrageous prices - you know for maintaining the organization. Two and a half years past when I had to put my dog down and was looking for another Lab mix the rescues, once all their fees were totaled up (if they accepted me) wanted around $850 for a puppy. Odd that rather than do a better job of regulating and enforcing they decided to effectively eliminate the honest breeders while the unscrupulous just sold out of their homes.

Where there is demand, someone will provide, charging what the market will bear. Hence, the Black (Lab) Market.