Finally do something right in Calif.

Posted on: February 25, 2017 at 14:12:04 CT

Should be done everywhere.


San Francisco Bans The Sale of Non-Rescue Dogs and Cats

Is that puppy you saw at your local pet store tugging at your heart strings? Do you dream about buying him and providing his forever home? Well, he should be tormenting your heart, but for a different reason. Up until recently, almost all dogs sold in pet stores came from puppy mills, where they were born in deplorable, inhumane conditions—filthy, crowded wire cages, no exposure to the outdoors and no opportunities for developing critical socialization skills.

While they look cute, they frequently develop major health issues along with behavior problems. And, to make matters worse, their mothers have spent their entire lives in a filthy puppy mill, forced to breed litter after litter, so puppy mill owners could profit. These innocent dogs and cats are seen as a commodity with no regard for their health or wellbeing