The Companion Animal Protection Society worked tirelessly with NY legislators and other organizations to make this bill happen. The “Puppy Mill Bill” allows local municipalities to regulate pet shops.
Publication/Event date: 2014-06-04
Publication name: Long Island Press
URL for more info: http://www.longislandpress.com/2014/06/04/suffolk-oks-bill-targeting-puppy-mills/
Summary:
The Companion Animal Protection Society, one of several animal advocacy groups that expressed support for the bill, credited Suffolk lawmakers with being the first in New York State to take advantage of a state law passed in January that allows local governments to more strictly regulate pet dealers.
