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NY’s Xmas gift: No more buying pups, kittens in pet shops

November 27, 20249 min

The retail sale of pet animals in shops will be prohibited by law throughout the state of New York, USA, from December 15, CBS News reported. The Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, which was passed by the state legislature in December 2022 and signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on December 16, applies to dogs, cats, and rabbits. It will still be legal to adopt pets through humane societies, animal rescues, and licensed breeders. On Thursday, the...

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Control Kruse: USDA sued for licensing breeder’s cruelty

October 2, 202410 min

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with the assistance of Holland & Knight, a well-known multinational law firm, has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture accusing it of acting contrary to law by issuing a dog dealer licence to an Iowa-based dealer with a decades-long history of animal welfare violations. The Animal Welfare Act was enacted to protect animals that are used in for-profit businesses, including high-volume...

by Staff Reporter

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Pet insurer celebrates Dog Mom Day by donating to rescued mother dog, pups

May 12, 20244 min

Spot Pet Insurance, a leading provider of dog and cat insurance plans in the USA, has made a donation to assist a mother dog and her adorable puppies at a Florida rescue ranch. The company said the contribution, ahead of Dog Mom Day in the USA, underscores its commitment to nurturing the health and happiness of pets everywhere and ensuring they receive the love and care they deserve. Nestled in the heart of Loxahatchee Groves,...

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Law introduced in US Senate to crack down on cruelty in ‘puppy mills’

March 23, 202411 min

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has welcomed the introduction of a Bill by Senators Richard Blumenthal (Democrat, Connecticut) and Rick Scott (Republican, Florida) to address the “abject failure” of the US Department of Agriculture to enforce the Animal Welfare Act and crack down on animal suffering in federally licensed facilities, including so-called puppy mills. Named Goldie’s Act for a Golden Retriever that was left to suffer and die at a...