States with Retail Pet Sale Bans

Humane pet sales laws are an effective way to put the squeeze on commercial breeding operations. These laws prevent pet stores from selling puppies and kittens from breeding mills, which shrinks the market for inhumanely bred pets to be sold. Here is a list of the jurisdictions in North America that have enacted such legislation.To view the full list in chronological order, click here.

NY Passes 'Puppy Mill Pipeline' Law To Ban Retail Sales Of Dogs, Cats

Illinois to Become 5th State to Ban Retail Sale of Puppies, Kittens in Pet Stores - The Dogington Post

Communities with Retail Pet Sale Bans

Pet stores couldn't sell dogs or cats under bill moving forward in Oregon legislature

Dallas Bans the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Stores

New York Bans Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits in Pet Stores, Smart News

State ban on pet sales by retail stores is signed into law by governor, will take effect in 2024 - RiverheadLOCAL

Ann Arbor to ban sale of dogs, cats, other animals at pet stores

Bloomington bans retail sales of cats, dogs; shop founder displeased

No More Pet Store Puppies? New York May Finally Ban Sales. - The New York Times

Clark County votes to ban sales of popular animals at pet stores, Clark County, News

No more local bans on retail dog sales, state lawmakers say

Maryland pet stores sue to block state ban on dog, cat sales