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You can report a pet store that is not following City or State laws.

This includes:

As of December 15, 2024, it is illegal to sell dogs and cats at retail pet stores in New York State.

In NYC, it is illegal to sell any animal from an apartment, home, or other residence.

By law, pet dealers in New York State must guarantee the good health of the pets they sell.

You can report anyone selling animals that are unfit for purchase because they are sick or have hereditary deformities.

Online

By Phone

  • Agency: New York State Attorney General
  • Division: New York State Attorney General Local Office
  • Phone Number: (212) 416-8000
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

You can make a complaint about a pet store for consumer protection violations, including:

  • False or misleading advertising
  • Cash payment refusal
  • Credit card limits not posted
  • Refund, return, or exchange refusal
  • Overcharge
  • Price not posted or inaccurate
  • No receipt or receipt that is inaccurate or incomplete

What Happens Next

If you don't include your address or email with your Service Request, you won't receive follow up. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will consider your complaint a tip.

If you include your address, DCWP will mail you a complaint form. You must complete and return it to DCWP. If you provide your email address, you'll get the form by email instead. Check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox.

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