Dog lovers in NYC have started circulating a petition which calls for a direct tip line to report backyard breeding and which seeks higher penalties for offenders. ( Photo: Sharon Goldberg) Local Dog Lovers Petition for Stronger Backyard Breeding Enforcement With hundreds of dogs being euthanized in the city’s Animal Care and Control (ACC) shelters each year, one dog owner started... News 18 Jun 2026 | 06:05
