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Any establishment that sells animals as pets must obtain a permit from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Effective December 15, 2024, pet shops may no longer sell dogs or cats.
The Pet Shop (Class P) is a permit to sell fish or small animals, not including cats, dogs, rabbits or guinea pigs and any prohibited animals listed in Article 161 of the NYC Health Code
For more information about the laws affecting pet shops in New York City refer to the Additional Resources below.
Additional resources
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)
Address
Office of Veterinary Public Health Services
22 Cortlandt Street, 34th Floor
New York NY 10007
Office of Veterinary Public Health Services
22 Cortlandt Street, 34th Floor
New York NY 10007
Website
http://nyc.gov/health
Phone
(646) 364-1783
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Pet Shop Permit