Testimony before the NYC Council Committee on Health regarding Microchipping Pets, Spay & Neutering Regulations and Prohibiting Sales from Puppy and Kitten Mills

SUMMARY

This is an update to testimony given before the NYC Council Committee on Health in April 2014.

HEARING INFORMATION

Committee on Health Hearing, November 24, 2014 (Hearing details & video)

BILL INFORMATION & OUTCOMES

Intro 0055-2014 – prohibits the sale of puppies and kittens bred in puppy and kitten mills.

• Signed by the Mayor (2015/005) – January 17, 2015

Intro 0136-2014 – expands the types of animals sold in pet stores that must be spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian before released to a consumer.

• Signed by the Mayor (2015/007) – January 17, 2015

Intro 0146-2014 – relates to microchipping animals sold in pet stores.

• Signed by the Mayor (2015/008) – January 17, 2015