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12th Senate District, Queens, NY

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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