04/14/2026
URGENT Action Needed Before April 14 - Vote NO!!
Legislation is moving through the Oklahoma legislature that would strip cities and counties of their authority to regulate puppy mill retailers such as Petland. If passed, HB 4335 would force communities to accept the importation of puppy mill puppies, the sale of sick animals, deceptive sales practices, and even predatory lending schemes.
This bill is being heard in the Senate Local an County Government Committee tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14 at approximately 1:30 p.m.
It is critical that we act quickly to stop it before it advances any further.
We urgently call on the animal shelter and rescue community -- along with animal advocates across Oklahoma -- to contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE HB 4335.
Local pet shop ordinances are designed to protect both animals and consumers. They help prevent disease outbreaks, reduce animal cruelty, curb impulse purchases, stop predatory lending practices, and limit increased costs to local shelters. Preemption bills like HB 4335 would take away local governments’ ability to enforce these protections while still leaving communities responsible for the consequences. In effect, the state would create the problem while local taxpayers are left to pay for it.
Here is a list of the committee members you need to email:
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Thank you for taking action to protect animals and families in Oklahoma!
