A bill that would ban pet stores in New York state from selling dogs, cats and rabbits has passed the state legislature and is awaiting the signature of Gov. The bill encourages pet stores to partner with shelters and rescue groups and to use their retail spaces to “showcase” animals up for adoption. If signed, the law will ban New York pet stores from selling cats, dogs and rabbits, making it the latest of its kind in the U.S. to be adopted statewide. andresr via Getty ImagesNew York state has one of the highest concentrations of pet stores that sell puppies in the country, according to the ASPCA. In 2017, California passed a law banning pet shops from selling nonrescue cats, dogs and rabbits.

Source: Huffington Post June 05, 2022 03:15 UTC