House Bill 1424 would make it illegal for retail pet stores to sell or offer dogs and cats for profit.
If a retail pet store showcases dogs or cats, it would only be allowed through collaboration “with an animal care and control agency, or animal rescue group,”The bill would also disallow retail pet stores from financing “or make a loan for the purchase of a dog or cat,” according to the bill., a woman who bought a chihuahua from ‘Puppyland’ in Puyallup.
Hill said she chose to finance her puppy but didn’t realize how high the interest rates were until it was too late. Rep. April Berg is sponsoring HB 1424. She spoke in front of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee on Friday. During a public hearing, several voiced their concerns with HB 1424, including Puppyland owner Kayla Kerr.
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