New York City Council passes bill to ban sale of guinea pigs at pet stores

NYC Council moves to ban guinea pig sales

NEW YORK -- New Yorkers may soon no longer be able to buy guinea pigs.

The City Council passed a bill Wednesday banning their sale at pet stores.

Officials say a lot of people bought the animals during the pandemic, creating a breeding frenzy. Now, there are too many, and the majority are being returned. 

The bill now heads to Mayor Eric Adams

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