Pet shops to sell only rescued animals as new law comes into effect
Pet shops will sell only rescued animals, when a new law comes into effect on January 1 in California, western US.
Businesses will be banned from selling non-rescued dogs, rabbits and cats under the new law called AB485, according to the BBC.
The law aims to combat inhumane treatment of animals in so called ‘puppy breeding factories.’
Retailers who continue to sell non-rescued animals will face fines of over $700.
Stores will only be allowed to sell dogs, rabbits and cats that have come from an animal control agency or shelter or other such rescue groups according to local outlet NBC4.
The law will require pet shops to record the source of their animals and post signs near cages listing which organisation the creatures came from.
Public animal control agencies or shelters will periodically inspect pet shops to make sure they comply with the change.
The ban does not affect private sellers.
