Fears Of A Black Market After Calif. Bans Some Commercial Breeding
California is now the first state to ban pet stores from selling animals from commercial breeders, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in October. Animal advocates say it will reduce what they claim is the needless suffering of animals like puppies, kittens, and rabbits bred for sale. But critics say it will hurt pet store owners and force consumers to go underground. The law goes effect in January 2019.
Pet industry and commercial breeders oppose the measure, as does the American Kennel Club. They say the law will make it more difficult for Californians to obtain dogs with the characteristics and traits they want, including breeds that are recommended for health considerations. However, individual breeders would still be able to sell to customers.
California 'Puppy Mill' Ban Would Also Cover Kittens and Bunnies
[But what would you cover them with? ;) --martyb]
(Score: 2) by MostCynical on Saturday November 04 2017, @09:24PM (4 children)
Making the animals eat the mill owners maybe further mistreatment of the animals..
"I guess once you start doubting, there's no end to it." -Batou, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
(Score: 3, Informative) by takyon on Saturday November 04 2017, @09:34PM (2 children)
Not in the hands of the right chef... [youtube.com]
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday November 04 2017, @09:46PM (1 child)
That was extraordinarily weird.
(Score: 2) by takyon on Saturday November 04 2017, @10:35PM
Give your meat a good old rub. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday November 04 2017, @11:56PM
California has prisoners to feed.
Alternately, ship the animals to Venezuela.