New York passes bill to ban sale of puppy mill dogs in pet stores
The New York State Legislature has passed the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill, groundbreaking legislation that will end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state. The bill now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul. If signed into law, it would cut off a major outlet for puppy mills.
This victory follows the December 2021 release of a hidden camera investigation conducted by the Humane Society of the United States, which found suffering, sick and dying puppies in American Kennels, one of the largest puppy stores in Manhattan. The investigation also exposed the store for buying puppies from Daniel Gingerich--a breeder in Iowa who was just shut down in October after sick, dead and emaciated dogs were found at his puppy mill.
The investigation prompted scrutiny from the city, and the store closed two months after the investigation. But it served as a reminder for New Yorkers that responsible breeders don't sell to pet stores, as responsible breeders want to meet the individuals who are interested in buying their puppies to ensure a good fit.
"Today's vote makes it clear that New Yorkers flatly reject cruel puppy mills and their pet store sales outlets," said Brian Shapiro, New York state director for the Humane Society of the United States. "We applaud Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal and Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris for their steadfast commitment to bringing this historic bill over the finish line and respectfully urge Governor Kathy Hochul to take similar action by swiftly signing this legislation into law."
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