Letitia James Announces Ban on Pet Stores Selling Dogs [Video]

New York City pet stores will soon be banned from selling dogs, cats and rabbits under a new law set to take effect on December 15, according to Attorney General Letitia James.

The pet sale ban aims to stop dangerous large-scale breeding operations known as “puppy mills,” where animals often face mistreatment and serious health issues.

“Bringing a new pet into a family should be a time of excitement and joy, but animals from ‘puppy mills’ often suffer from serious medical issues, leaving families heartbroken and with hefty veterinary bills,” Attorney General James said in press release. “This pet sale ban will help end the dangerous puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline that endangers pets and costs New Yorkers thousands of dollars in veterinary care.”

Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris and Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal co-sponsored the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, which bans the sale, lease or transfer of pets through retail stores. The law permits pet storesto …