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posted by martyb on Saturday November 04 2017, @04:58PM   Printer-friendly
from the puppies-and-bunnies-and-kittens...-oh-my! dept.

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]


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday November 05 2017, @03:21AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Sunday November 05 2017, @03:21AM (#592366)

    Either way an asshole.

    I like the quote about being able to tell the quality of a person by how they treat their pets. Works pretty well for "decent human being" quality measurements.