Colorado lawmakers are considering a ban on pet stores selling dogs and cats. Supporters say it will help shut down puppy mills. Critics argue that ...

Barring pet stores from selling commercially-bred dogs, cats and bunnies will cut off the market for irresponsible breeders, advocates say. But critics told House lawmakers at a Tuesday hearing that ...

A push to keep pet stores from selling full-bred dogs and cats is pouncing forward with a new leash at the Minnesota Capitol.

Both legislative chambers canceled votes last week on a bill that would bar pet stores from selling cats, dogs, and rabbits. The delay comes weeks after owners of some of the few New Jersey pet stores ...

Colorado pet stores may soon be put on a short leash. State lawmakers are considering a bill to prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats beginning in 2027. Seven other states have passed similar ...

Eight states now ban retail sales of dogs, cats and rabbits, and animal activists want the bans extended to all states. Getty Images When Mike Ricci wanted to buy his daughter a puppy, he discovered ...

Prospective new pet owners are usually greeted by energetic young puppies with eagerly wagging tails and expectant lolling tongues in pet stores. Although almost every animal is presented as having ...

ALBANY — New York State will ban retail pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits starting Dec. 15 in an effort to stop abusive breeders and the puppy mill to pet store pipeline. The law, called ...

In Lancaster County, animal rights activists have been fighting puppy mills — dog-breeding operations that focus on ...

Minnesota representatives are discussing a bill that would ban the selling of cats and dogs at pet stores. HF2627 would also be prohibited from having an ownership interest in an animal offered for ...

The dog days are just about over. At its September 15 meeting, Denver City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting pet shops in the city from selling dogs, cats or rabbits. Mayor Mike Johnston must ...