AZ SB1457

Establishes the Office of Domestic Companion Animal Health and Welfare within the state veterinarian's office to regulate dog and cat breeders.

Requires all backyard breeders and hobby breeders (those producing two or more litters per year) to register and obtain a Companion Animal Breeder permit from the department.

Imposes mandatory care standards for permitted breeders including adequate housing, nutrition, water, exercise, socialization, and veterinary care, with breeders required to provide certificates of veterinary inspection before selling animals.

Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 for knowingly failing to register and $500 per violation for violating care standards or registration requirements.

Allocates 50% of permit fees to the Spaying and Neutering of Animals Fund to support programs reducing pet overpopulation through low-cost or free sterilization services.