The Puppy Mill Pipeline Act aims to undermine the puppy mill industry, where pets are mass bred, abused, sickened and then sold cheaply. Signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) in 2022, retailers were given two years to make appropriate adjustments to comply with the law.

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“This ban on the sale of pets will help end the dangerous pipeline of puppy mills to pet stores that endanger pets and cost New Yorkers thousands of dollars in veterinary care,” James said in a press release. “New Yorkers interested in adding a furry friend to their family can still adopt a pet at a humane society, animal rescue or a licensed breeder.”

The law includes two ways for these animals to continue to be sold in pet stores: Retailers can “host adoption services in conjunction with animal shelters or rescue organizations” or “charge shelters or save a reasonable rent to use their space for adoptions.”

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Pet stores found to have violated the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act can face penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.

The Office of the New York Attorney General sent one out letter to pet stores notifying them of the deadline, dated November 15. It states that “any dogs, cats or rabbits sold before December 15, 2024 may not remain on the premises.”

“Not only will the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act help protect animals, it will also help protect consumers from purchasing sick animals,” the letter states, adding that the AG’s office “expects the law to be followed when it well into effect and will take reports of non-compliance seriously.”

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In it USA45.5% of households own dogs and spend $580 per year on veterinary care for these dogs, 32.1% own cats and spend $433 per year on veterinary care for these cats. Only 0.7% of households own rabbits.

The Washington Examiner contacted the New York Attorney General’s Office for comment.