10.05.2021 Government Town Board unanimously approves ‘puppy mill’ law The Riverhead Town Board on Tuesday approved a law to ban the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits, completing an effort to curb what some residents have...
09.23.2021 Government Town Board likely to vote on ‘puppy mill’ law at Oct. 5 meeting The Riverhead Town Board plans to vote on a proposal to ban the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits by pet stores, according to Supervisor Yvette Aguiar,...
09.13.2021 Government Proposed ‘puppy mill’ law faces criticism from pet shop owners at public hearing A proposal that one speaker said would “sever the puppy mill pipeline” drew criticism from pet shop owners, one of whom said it would shut down small businesses and...
08.01.2021 Government Proposed law aims to prevent ‘puppy mills’ in Riverhead Town Riverhead Town is proposing a law that officials hope will prevent so-called “puppy mills” from operating in the town. The proposal is tentatively scheduled be the subject of a...