The legislation aims to end the ‘puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline’ for abusive breeders of dogs, cats and rabbits
, who green-lighted the legislation on 15 December. The law, Hochul said, “will make meaningful steps to cut down on harsh treatment and protect the welfare of animals across the state”.that it will decimate their business and push pet sales into the shadows, potentially ramping up the risk for purchases from breeders of ill repute.
The animals that come from the puppy mills are often not in great shape. They’re not healthy. They have behavior issuesThere are 10,000 estimated US puppy mills and a number are notorious for their allegedly inhumane treatment of canines.
Benjamin Katz, a New York City attorney whose practice focuses on animal-related issues, such as pet custody and estate planning, voiced similar sentiments. “People are going to be encouraged to adopt rather than to go out and buy, and if they do buy, they’re buying from reputable breeders rather than puppy stores or pet stores that don’t necessarily follow up on the quality of the pets that they’re getting,” Katz said.
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