FTC Comment Period on Online Animal Sales Regulation Why Your Voice Matters A Rare Opportunity to Address a Root Cause of the Animal Welfare Crisis The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently reviewing a Petition for Rulemaking that could lead to federal oversight and regulation of online animal sales in the United States. Public comments are open until May 26, 2026. This is a significant development for animal welfare advocates, shelters, rescues, ethical breeders, veterinarians, and communities nationwide because online animal sales have largely operated outside meaningful regulatory oversight for years. Today, millions of animals are sold online through platforms...Read More