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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 ...

AUSTIN — Dogs and cats bred in so-called puppy or kitten mills could not be sold in retail pet stores in Texas' 24 largest counties under pending legislation that has united a conservative Republican ...

Oregon pet stores would no longer sell dogs and cats, under a bill moving through the state legislature. Supporters say House Bill 2915 would make it harder for unscrupulous puppy mills to find a ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Pet stores in New York State will no longer be allowed to sell dogs, cats and rabbits starting next month. The pet sale ban, which begins December 15, is aimed at stopping abusive ...

A local pet store is partnering with WTAP to collect donations for area animal shelters during the holiday season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri House committee on Wednesday heard lengthy testimony about a bill, that if signed into law, would prohibit cities from banning the sale of puppies and other animals at ...

LANSING -- Michigan lawmakers heard a proposal Wednesday to ban pet shops from selling dogs, cats and rabbits, a policy animal rights supporters say would save animals from possibly inhumane ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Numerous pet store owners and animal welfare advocates spoke before the Clark County Commission on a proposal to ban popular pet sales in local stores. After FOX5 told you ...

A bill prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in New York pet stores, passed by the Legislature in June, awaits a decision from Gov. Kathy Hochul. By Luis Ferré-Sadurní Hundreds of postcards, ...