IL SB4047

Defines "professional breeder" as an entity with more than 5 breeding female dogs that is USDA-licensed and sells offspring to pet stores or dog dealers for compensation

Allows pet shop operators and dog dealers to sell dogs and cats obtained from animal control facilities, animal shelters, or professional breeders that meet new regulatory requirements

Prohibits animal shelters from accepting dogs or cats from other shelters or out-of-state facilities unless documentation confirms the animals were not purchased from breeders, dealers, or brokers

Restricts animal shelters to obtaining dogs and cats only through owner surrender, animal control transfers, law enforcement orders, court orders, or compliant shelter transfers

Removes existing recordkeeping requirements for pet shop operators regarding documentation of where each dog or cat was obtained