WKBW-TV is reporting two Democratic state lawmakers from New York City are pushing to prohibit pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits from large commercial breeders. The bill would require pet retailers to obtain their animals from licensed rescue shelters or human societies. The rescue organization would retain ownership of the animal if it is not adopted. The sponsors say the legislation would help find homes for rescue animals while discouraging breeding facilities linked to animal mistreatment. Similar legislation failed to get a vote last year, but supporters are more optimistic now that Democrats control both chambers of the state Legislature. Read the full story at WKBW [dot] com.