Austin American-Statesman: Animal rights advocates want to ban retail sales of puppies, kittens in Texas. Here's why. Legislation banning the sale of puppies and kittens at most retail establishments in Texas has sparked a debate between animal rights advocates and some pet store operators.

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The twin pieces of ... Animal rights advocates want to ban retail sales of puppies, kittens in Texas. Here's why. Dallas is considering a ban on the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores.

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Supporters say many animals sold in pet stores come from inhumane puppy mills and the change would create humane pet ... Dallas City Council members banned the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores across the city Wednesday. The Humane Pet Store Ordinance takes effect in six months. It gives Dallas Petland, the one ... NBC DFW: Dallas Considers Ban on Puppies and Kittens Sold in Pet Stores STAMFORD โ€” Pet stores that sell kittens and puppies won't be able to attract many window shoppers in the future under a change just approved by the Zoning Board.

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The Zoning Board has unanimously ... StamfordAdvocate: Stamford changes rules regulating kitten and puppy sales in pet stores to 'deter' the practice