Governor Kathy Hochul Of New York Urged to Ban Pet Sales

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Approved by state lawmakers and simply waiting for a decision, a bill to ban the sale of pets from pet stores awaits a final decision from Governor Kathy Hochul. Opposed by pet store owners, but supported by lawmakers and the general public, the bill would ban the sale of puppies, cats, and rabbits, from pet stores who are supplied with animals. On a grander scale, the bill aims to tackle puppy mills and end New York's contribution to the exploitative puppy mill industry.

Pet stores who are supplied animals as opposed to helping to adopt out receive animals from larger corporations or from puppy mills in or out of state. Many an investigation has turned up less than stellar conditions for animals supplied by Pet Smart while the horrors of the puppy mill industry are well known. Breeding mothers are continuously impregnated to churn out as many puppies as possible. There have been investigations that have shown cramped, inadequate space to live / move, dirty enclosures, and sick / injured animals left untreated. Receiving animals from these industries forces shelters to euthanize to allow for more intakes and continues to funnel money in to irresponsible and money-hungry breeders who see animals as nothing more than dollar signs.

When we look at recent stories of shelters overflowing with adoptable animals, it's even more important now that we end the sale of animals from pet stores. Adoptable animals have once had love, a home, a family, and are now waiting for a second opportunity at that love. We are denying them an opportunity at love to support compassionless breeders who are only looking to line their pockets. A breeder doesn't have the animal's best interests at heart and cares for them only until they are old enough to be sold off to pet stores for profits. These purebreds can often come with severe health issues that are not disclosed, leaving families to endure countless expensive veterinary bills. All around, there is nothing redeemable about breeding animals when shelter animals are readily available.

​Come on Governor Hochul, sign the bill and end animals sales in favour of shelters and giving animals a second chance.

HAPPY VEG