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.

New York bans sales of dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores - MarketWatch

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

The end of selling dogs, cats and rabbits in NY pet stores may be near

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

Illinois Becomes Fifth State to Ban Retail Pet Sales

Retail Pet Sale Bans - Animal Legal Defense Fund

Hillsborough bans retail sales of rabbits

Dallas passes ordinance banning sale of cats and dogs

Pet Sale Bans by Jurisdiction

OPINION: Ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats – The Oracle

Retail Pet Sale Bans - Animal Legal Defense Fund

Dallas Bans the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Stores

Retail Pet Sale Bans: Standing Against Puppy Mill Cruelty