On May 21, 2015, federal judge Matthew F. Kennelly upheld the Cook County Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance against a challenge from two area pet stores. The Judge granted the County’s motion to dismiss on all claims. The plaintiffs have until June 11 to amend their complaint, though the Judge stated that it was “highly unlikely” that they would be able to cure the defects in their complaint.
These recent rulings by the courts ensure that puppy mill puppies will not be sold in those locations, thus decreasing the demand for mill pups. Puppies can be adopted from shelters and rescues and bought from reputable breeders. This enforces the wave of anti-puppy mill sentiment momentum in the US.
