SB 5209 - DIGEST

Prohibits a retail pet store from selling or offering for sale, a dog or cat, unless the dog or cat has been: (1) Obtained from an animal care and control agency or animal rescue group; and

(2) Spayed or neutered, or will be spayed or neutered before the buyer takes possession of the animal.

Authorizes a retail pet store to enter into a cooperative agreement with an animal care and control agency or animal rescue group to showcase or display dogs or cats available for adoption.