New York To Consider Ban on Retail Pet Sales

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A ban on the sale of pets in retail stores, while also encouraging their adoption, is being considered today by the state Senate.

The legislation is meant to address so-called "puppy mills" that animal advocates have sought to stem in recent years.

At issue is the sale of animals in retail settings, which supporters of the bill say encourage an industry in which pets are brought up in unsafe conditions. The legislation, backed by Sen. Mike Gianaris of Queens, would also create space for the adoption of animals.

The measure would cover the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits.