Law on Puppy Sales Leads Buyers to Risky Black Market

Law on puppy sales leads buyers to risky black market

A lot of things have changed in the 100 years since prohibition empowered Al Capone and other mobsters to get rich selling booze on the black market. One thing hasn’t changed: Prohibition still doesn’t work. But, unfortunately, California families and pets have been forced to relearn the lessons of prohibition the hard way. In 2019, a state law went into effect banning California pet stores from selling puppies. Proponents said the law would inc…

New Texas laws target roadside pet sales and puppy mills

Under the new laws, which will go into effect on Sept. 1, counties across Texas will have more power to stop the sale of dogs and cats in outdoor spaces.