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Related: About this forumCalifornia becomes first state to ban sales from puppy mills
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California has become the first state to ban the sale of animals from puppy mills.
Gov. Jerry Brown announced Friday that he has signed a law requiring pet stores to work with animal shelters or rescue operations if they want to sell dogs, cats or rabbits. It still allows private breeders to sell animals directly.
Thirty-six cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, already have similar bans on mass breeding operations.
Supporters said the state measure, AB485, ensures better treatment of animals.
Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/latest-news/article178796966.html
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California becomes first state to ban sales from puppy mills (Original Post)
TexasTowelie
Oct 2017
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Duppers
(28,120 posts)1. Yay!
Hope all other states do the same.
TEB
(12,841 posts)2. I agree with you
Close them all down
irisblue
(32,969 posts)3. Good by me.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)4. This will lead to more adoptions
Equinox Moon
(6,344 posts)5. Thank you California!