House Passes Bill That Would Ban the Sale of Dogs & Cats from Puppy Mills
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
The House of Representatives passed a bill banning the sale of dogs and cats at pet shops, except those that have come from an animal shelter, dog pound or animal rescue.
The bill was introduced by Representative Patricia Serpa.
“We all know the horror stories of animals that are bred in puppy mills. What this legislation will do is decrease the demand for dogs and cats that are bred in this terrible fashion while increasing the demand for pets that come from animal shelters. This, in turn, will encourage pet shops to adopt and adhere to more humane policies in the sales of cats and dogs,” said Serpa.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe bill now moves to the Senate.
The Legislation
The legislation would ban the sale of dogs and cats at pet shops, except those that have come from an animal shelter, dog pound or animal rescue.
It would also make it unlawful for any person to sell, exchange, trade, barter or display any dog or cat on any roadside, public right-of-way, parkway, median, park, or other outdoor markets.
Related Slideshow: PHOTOS: General Assembly Opening Session - January 1, 2019
Related Articles
- Serpa Calls for Auditor General to Conduct Independent Review of UHIP
- Rep. Serpa Demands Raimondo Intervene in Botched UHIP Rollout
- Meet the Candidates: Rep. Pat Serpa
- NEW: Serpa Serves on Business Panel, Paves Way for Economic Development
- Guest MINDSETTER™ Rep. Serpa: House Oversight Seeks More Efficient State Government
- Chair Serpa Raises Questions About Management at DCYF and UHIP
- Rep. Serpa “Horrified and Furious” Following Latest Melee at Training School
- House Oversight Chair Serpa Announces Re-Election Bid
- NEW: Rep. Serpa Honored as Animal Defender by Animal Legal Defense Fund
- Rep. Patricia Serpa: 17 Who Made a Difference in 2017
- RI Training School, UHIP, DCYF: House Oversight Chair Serpa on LIVE
- “A Stain on the Criminal Justice System” - Serpa on GoLocal LIVE
