September 15, 2017 California could become the first state to ban puppy mills after lawmakers passed a law this week […]
September 15, 2017
California could become the first state to ban puppy mills after lawmakers passed a law this week that prohibits the sales of some pets from mass breeders.
The legislation, which unanimously passed the California state senate with bipartisan support, prohibits pet shops from selling dogs, cats and rabbits from mass breeders. Pet shops will instead be required to get animals from a “public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter or rescue group.”
The law would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019 if Gov. Jerry Brown signs the bill.