Californian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals
California is set to become the first state in the US to ban the sale of non-rescue animals in pet shops.
The new law, known as AB 485, takes effect on 1 January. Any businesses violating it face a $500 (£400) fine.
The change means cats, dogs and rabbits sold by retailers cannot be sourced from breeders, only from animal shelters.
Animal rights groups have heralded it as a step forward against so-called "kitten factories" and "puppy mills".
Previously: California Commercial Pet Breeding Law Passed, Signed
(Score: 3, Informative) by MostCynical on Monday December 31 2018, @09:23AM
The US, where you can lock the ankle-biters in the yard all night..
Australia, where thongs are worn on the feet [thongsaustralia.com].
"I guess once you start doubting, there's no end to it." -Batou, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex