In California pet stores only abandoned or sheltered animals

    California could be the first US state to ban the sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and other pets in stores, unless they come from a shelter or are abandoned animals.

    La California it could be the first state of the USA a prohibit the sale in shops of dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and other pets, unless they come from a shelter or are abandoned animals.





    Il Pet Rescue and Adoption Act, AB 485, already voted in February, was also approved by the Senate with 32 votes in favor and 0 against. More than 30 California cities already have similar local laws but now the decision would affect the entire state.

    Governor Jerry Brown has until October 15 to sign the bill or reject it

    Under the new law, pet shop owners who want to sell cats, dogs or rabbits should only work with local shelters and rescue groups.

    To date, 36 jurisdictions in California, including the cities of Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco, have already adopted similar solutions.

    The benefits, according to supporters of the bill, are mainly two: preventing California pet stores from supporting so-called "pet factories" in which animals are reproduced and born for sale, all in conditions dramatic to maximize profits; secondly, it would save the lives of the many, too many animals that are killed in shelters. Last year alone, according to data from Aspca (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), 1,5 million pets were killed.

    In California pet stores only abandoned or sheltered animals

    Matt Bershadker, president and chief executive officer of the ASPCA appealed to the governor of California, urging him to sign the animal protection bill.

    Gary Weitzman, president and chief executive officer of the San Diego Humane Society, pointed out that the measure could also lead to an economic saving for taxpayers.

    "California citizens spend about $ 250 million annually on homeless animals," he said Weitzman.


    Opponents of the bill argue that it would limit consumer access to animal breeds less often found in shelters. Furthermore, they point out that the genetic and medical history of shelter animals is not always known.


    It should be remembered, however, that the new law would only affect pet shops, which means that people wishing to buy an animal directly from a private breeder could continue to do so.


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    The best solution would be to adopt an animal for free directly from shelters, kennels and shelter facilities. Making money on their skin should be banned all over the world. California could be a first step but there is still a long way to go.


    Francesca Mancuso

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