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'Standing Up For The Voiceless': Officials Hail New NY Law Limiting Pet Sales 'Standing Up For The Voiceless': Officials Hail New NY Law Limiting Pet Sales
'Standing Up For The Voiceless': Officials Hail New NY Law Limiting Pet Sales New Yorkers will soon have fewer options when it comes to finding their next furry friend under a new state law. Earlier report: Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Stores Banned In NY Pet Stores Legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, Dec. 15, bans the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits at retail pet stores. It will also allow pet stores to charge shelters rent to use their space for adoptions. Hochul’s office said the goal is to end the puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline, where animals often suffer poor veterinary care, malnutrition, and a lack of socialization at the hands of ab…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Stores Banned In NY Pet Stores Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Stores Banned In NY Pet Stores
Sale Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In Stores Banned In NY Pet Stores In an effort to end the "puppy mill pipeline," New York has banned pet stores from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits.  The legislation, which was signed into law on Thursday, Dec. 15, will prohibit the sale of these animals in pet stores across the state and instead encourage them to make space available to show pets up for adoption, according to Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, a Democrat who represents District 67 in Manhattan.  The ban comes as many pet stores across the nation have stopped selling live animals and have instead turned to selling items that pet owners need …

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by Ben Crnic
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Long Island Man Charged With Abusing Two Emaciated Dogs Long Island Man Charged With Abusing Two Emaciated Dogs
Long Island Man Charged With Abusing Two Emaciated Dogs A Long Island man is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly abusing and neglecting two dogs in his care. The Suffolk County SPCA received a report from the Town of Brookhaven Animal Control who picked up two pit bulls as strays, who were later to be determined as belonging to Bellport resident Antonio Arguenta. Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross said that when an SPCA officer questioned Arguenta about the dogs, he identified them as belonging to him. Both dogs appeared emaciated and their bones and ribs were pushing through their skin, Gross said. Arguenta also admitted to having se…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Dog In Long Island Shelter, Smart, Enjoys Nature, Needs Home Dog In Long Island Shelter, Smart, Enjoys Nature, Needs Home
Dog In Long Island Shelter, Smart, Enjoys Nature, Needs Home Eight years is long enough for a smart dog who loves belly rubs and romps on the nature trail to live in a shelter.  Nine-year-old pit bull Zeus also enjoys treats and playing with toys, according to Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter Education Program Coordinator Genna Tudda. "He is a goofy guy with a very loving personality. He has even appeared on New 12 Long Island with the Town of North Hempstead Supervisor, Judi Bosworth," Tudda said. What's more? Zeus knows all of his commands "and then some. He is always impressing us with his smarts." Tudda added, "He has nothing but lov…

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by Donna Christopher