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States That Prohibit Selling a Puppy Before 8 Weeks of Age* Arizona. California. Colorado. Connecticut. Florida. Georgia. Illinois. Indiana.

-- It shall be unlawful to barter, trade, raffle, sell, auction or in any way transfer ownership of a dog under eight weeks of age, unless the dog has been orphaned and it becomes necessary to transfer ownership of the orphaned dog to a nonprofit kennel, or from a nonprofit kennel with approval by a licensed doctor of ...

Dog waste is also known to propagate certain viruses (Parvo) and parasites (Giardia), even when a dog appears to be healthy. As such, dog feces also contribute to the bacterial contamination of waterways and other areas frequented by humans and other animals, like pathways, sport and green spaces.

Pet waste can carry harmful bacteria, parasites, or viruses. It can make people, especially children, very sick. It can also be dangerous to wildlife and other dogs. Rodents are very attracted to pet waste left in your yard.

It is illegal to mistreat or abuse any animal. Violations should be reported to a local humane organization or the police. It is illegal to abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. No dog under eight weeks of age may be sold, traded, bartered or transferred.

Puppies should not leave their mom and littermates before eight weeks of age. The mother dog has so much to teach the new puppy; lessons that will affect him all his life, and his littermates teach important lessons as well.