An Act to protect pets

This bill (HD 3105) requires pet shops, breeders, brokers, and rescue organizations to provide health records and official health certificates for cats, dogs, and rabbits sold or placed in Massachusetts. It directly affects sellers (including pet shops and breeders) and consumers buying these animals. Key provisions include: mandating disclosure of animal age, breed, and breeder license numbers via visible signs; prohibiting sales of animals under 8 weeks old; requiring sellers to source animals only from licensed facilities meeting USDA standards; and allowing consumers to return animals within 48 hours if health records are incomplete or inaccurate. The law also defines terms like "breeder" and "unfit for sale" to clarify standards for animal health and transparency.