Where do puppies come from? It’s a query that has turn out to be extra essential in New York State this month as laws regulating the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits from retail retailers takes impact.
If you’re planning to choose up a puppy, come home with a cat, or spherical up a rabbit this 12 months make it possible for it has come from an accredited shelter, or licensed vendor.
“Dogs, cats, and rabbits across New York deserve loving homes and humane treatment,” Gov. Kathy Hochul mentioned in December 2022 when the brand new regulation was introduced. “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.”
Hochul signed the regulation, which goals to finish the usage of puppy mills and different inhumane breeding practices all through the state.
The new regulation technically “bans” retail pet retailers from promoting dogs, cats, and rabbits, it does permit these retailers to hire area to accredited animal shelters for the needs of adopting rescued animals.
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“Sale of dogs, cats and rabbits prohibited,” the regulation reads, however retailers could accomplice with humane animal shelters.
The new regulation additionally permits for retail retailers to interact with, or function as a licensed “pet dealer” by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
In Warren County, there are two licensed pet sellers. McGoldens LLC, a non-public vendor in Queensbury, and d Pet Zone #2, situated within the Aviation Mall.
The division has a handy checklist on-line of the registered pet sellers in every county. There are three in Washington County, none in Saratoga County.
Retail shops could accomplice with some duly integrated animal organizations, the regulation says. The society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, humane societies, animal protecting associations or different properly-licensed animal adoption or animal rescue organizations could accomplice with retail shops.
Alex Portal is a workers author who covers northern Saratoga County and Hadley/Luzerne. History and Environment are his beats. Contact: 518-742-3274, [email protected].
