Stay informed about puppy industry news, breeder regulations, pet store sales laws, animal welfare developments, and trends that affect puppy buyers. Sage Puppies explains what these changes mean for families searching for responsibly bred, family-raised Havanese, Havapoo, and Cavapoo puppies.
Quick Summary: Recent pet food recalls highlight serious risks for young puppies, including Salmonella contamination in raw poultry
Recent Puppy Safety Alerts Every New Owner Should Know Continue reading
Quick Summary: Texas shelters paused many pet adoptions and transports due to New World screwworm concerns, with restrictions
Texas Pet Adoptions Pause as Screwworm Concerns Spread Across Shelters Continue reading
Quick Summary: Rover’s 2026 data ranks mixed breeds first, with Labs and Goldens close behind, while Pomskies lead
Rover Names America’s Most Popular Dog Breeds for 2026 Continue reading
Quick Summary: Texas pet adoptions slowed in 2026 after New World screwworm cases, including one in Sutton County,
Texas Pet Adoptions Halted Over Screwworm Concerns in 2026 Continue reading
Pueblo firefighters rescued seven puppies and a pet rat after a north-side house fire on August 2, 2026.
Colorado Firefighters Rescue Puppies After Devastating Pueblo House Fire Continue reading
Quick Summary: Illinois now bans pet stores from selling puppies unless they come from shelters or animal control
Illinois Puppy Sales Face New Scrutiny After National Pet Store Bans Continue reading
Read Tennessee puppy rescue reports carefully: check the original source and date, individual care records, payment terms and the receiving care plan.
Reading Tennessee Puppy Rescue Reports Before You Commit Continue reading
Plan a Rhode Island puppy purchase with records, current entry checks, three-breed questions, shared-building care, licensing and coastal backup arrangements.
Rhode Island Puppy Buyer Guide: Records and a Ready Home Continue reading
Quick Summary: Massachusetts’ pet sale rules are stuck in legislative limbo: the Senate passed a ban on retail
Massachusetts Pet Sale Rules: What Buyers Should Watch Continue reading
