House Bill 4056 Would Make Illinois First State in the Nation to Require Pet Shops Only Sell Dogs and Cats Acquired from an Animal Shelter or Animal Control Facility
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced his support for legislation to end “puppy mill” sales at pet stores in Illinois. The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) and State Representative Dan Burke (D-Chicago), would prohibit Illinois pet shops from selling dogs…
