New “Puppy Mill Bill” in New York

By on February 5, 2014

From LongIsland.com- This week, New York’s Governor enacted a measure to benefit the state’s four-legged friends and signed legislation to make the “Puppy Mill Bill” a law.

The bill, penned by Assembly member Linda B. Rosenthal, will strengthen the oversight of pet dealers across the state and ensure that their animals are being kept in healthy and safe conditions. The new law will allow local governments to require that the animals sold in pet shops be healthy, spayed or neutered, and do not come from puppy mills.

To read a full article on the new bill, click here.

New York has been a leader among states that are being vigilant in their pursuit of pet safety and happiness. Recently, other states like Virginia, Ohio, South Dakota and Pennsylvania have enacted other measures that attempt to create a better environment for animals. Whether it’s deploying an animal abuse registry or making animal cruelty penalties stiffer, the country is well on its way to becoming a much safer place for pets. This is all good news for pets and pet owners nationwide.

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