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"The state of New York passed a law Thursday prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats
and rabbits in pet stores. The move is an attempt to halt the
puppy-mill-to-pet-store pipeline and stop abusive breeders.
“Dogs, cats and rabbits across New York deserve loving homes and humane
treatment,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul says in a statement. “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.”
Puppy mills—or large-scale dog breeding facilities—are often unregulated. At
these sites, the dogs’ welfare is compromised in favor of maximizing profits,
per the Humane Society of the United States, but most puppy mills remain legal.
“In most states, a breeding kennel can legally keep dozens, even hundreds, of
dogs in cages for their entire lives, as long as the dogs are given the basics
of food, water and shelter,” the Humane Society writes on its website.
The organization estimates 10,000 puppy mills are currently operating in the
U.S., with fewer than 3,000 regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA). Puppy mills that sell directly to the public are not required to adhere
to the Animal Welfare Act, which sets minimum standards of care for animals
sold, per the Humane Society. Those that sell to pet stores must legally be
licensed and inspected by the USDA. But violations of the Animal Welfare Act
are seldom enforced, Bill Ketzer, senior director of state legislation for the
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Eastern
division, tells the
Ithaca Journal’s Kate Collins.
Animal rights activists have praised the new law, saying it will help diminish
animal cruelty and encourage people to adopt some of the 6.3 million shelter
animals in need of a home annually. ASPCA estimates approximately 920,000
shelter dogs and cats are euthanized every year."
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The Fixer December 21, 2022:
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