California pet stores banned from selling non-rescue animals

[Dos Equis]

Crazy California socialists at it again.  Big Brother.

California pet stores banned from selling non-rescue animals
BY AVERY ANAPOL - 12/30/18

A new California law will go into effect this week banning pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits from mass-breeding operations.

The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act, signed in 2017 by Gov. Jerry Brown (D), is intended to crack down on “puppy mills” and “kitten factories.” Starting Jan. 1, pet stores will only be allowed to sell animals from shelters or rescue groups.

Pet store owners will now face a $500 penalty per animal if they do not provide records of origin, according to CNN. Californians can still purchase animals from private breeders.

State assembly member Patrick O’Donnell called the law, which is the first of its kind in the nation, a “big win for our four-legged friends,” according to CNN. O’Donnell introduced the bill.

The law was opposed by the American Kennel Club, who said that it would increase the chances of people buying pets that are not a good match.

The United Kingdom earlier this month banned third-party sales of puppies and kittens.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/423275-california-pet-stores-banned-from-selling-non-rescue-animals

[chaos]

Brown, Newsom, etc are hellbent on ruining CA farther than they already have. Destined to implode eventually.

[Primemuscle]

Crazy California socialists at it again.  Big Brother.

California pet stores banned from selling non-rescue animals
BY AVERY ANAPOL - 12/30/18

A new California law will go into effect this week banning pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits from mass-breeding operations.

The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act, signed in 2017 by Gov. Jerry Brown (D), is intended to crack down on “puppy mills” and “kitten factories.” Starting Jan. 1, pet stores will only be allowed to sell animals from shelters or rescue groups.

Pet store owners will now face a $500 penalty per animal if they do not provide records of origin, according to CNN. Californians can still purchase animals from private breeders.

State assembly member Patrick O’Donnell called the law, which is the first of its kind in the nation, a “big win for our four-legged friends,” according to CNN. O’Donnell introduced the bill.

The law was opposed by the American Kennel Club, who said that it would increase the chances of people buying pets that are not a good match.

The United Kingdom earlier this month banned third-party sales of puppies and kittens.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/423275-california-pet-stores-banned-from-selling-non-rescue-animals

I purchased Lucy at a pet store 11 years ago when she was 6 or 7 weeks old. Everyone, including family, gave me shit about it. To me she looked every bit as miserable and scared as do rescue dogs before someone takes them home from the Humane Society or the pound.  I believe I rescued her. It was quite a bit more expensive though. It's a shame some people don't value their pets more highly no matter how and where they were adopted.

Although my Rat Terrier, Lucy has a pedigree, I had her spade. There is an over abundance of dogs and cats which is partly why they aren't valued enough.

[Thin Lizzy]

They’d like to change the world, but they don’t what to do.


I give you the most liberal city in America:



https://www.theblaze.com/news/san-francisco-homelessness-epidemic-document


San Francisco has been battling an ongoing homelessness epidemic for years, but mounting piles of human feces in its streets have become intolerable for many residents — causing citizens to launch their own campaigns exposing the stinky (and dangerous) troubles of the Golden City.

[SOMEPARTS]

Going to be a lot of "rescue" purebred puppies to get around that law.

[polychronopolous]

Excellent article by Victor Davis Hanson concerning California in National Review today.

Wealth, Poverty, and Flight: The Same Old State of California

https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/01/california-coastal-elites-poor-immigrants-fleeing-middle-class/

[Moontrane]

Going to be a lot of "rescue" purebred puppies to get around that law.

You know it.  Market restrictions create black markets.

[TheGrinch]

Going to be a lot of "rescue" purebred puppies to get around that law.

Already do.... this law only served to increase the money these "rescues" make

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/dog-auction-rescue-groups-donations/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.251d98484a12

[Thin Lizzy]

Excellent article by Victor Davis Hanson concerning California in National Review today.

Wealth, Poverty, and Flight: The Same Old State of California

https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/01/california-coastal-elites-poor-immigrants-fleeing-middle-class/

Quality piece👍

[Primemuscle]

They’d like to change the world, but they don’t what to do.


I give you the most liberal city in America:



https://www.theblaze.com/news/san-francisco-homelessness-epidemic-document


San Francisco has been battling an ongoing homelessness epidemic for years, but mounting piles of human feces in its streets have become intolerable for many residents — causing citizens to launch their own campaigns exposing the stinky (and dangerous) troubles of the Golden City.

The answer to this problem is more public toilets. Homeless people aren't going to disappear or stop needing to take a shit anytime soon.

[Primemuscle]

Going to be a lot of "rescue" purebred puppies to get around that law.

If you're pay several hundred dollars for a purebred, they aren't rescue pets.

[TheGrinch]

If you're pay several hundred dollars for a purebred, they aren't rescue pets.

The US government begs to differ:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/dog-auction-rescue-groups-donations/

[Primemuscle]

My cousin is a retired commercial pilot. He volunteers to rescue dogs and cats that would otherwise be euthanized and fly them to shelters in Colorado which has kill policies.

[Thin Lizzy]

The answer to this problem is more public toilets. Homeless people aren't going to disappear or stop needing to take a shit anytime soon.

The homelessness is just a symptom of the real problem which is housing shortages. The reason for housing shortages is oppressive regulations and rent control.

There is obviously a need for low income housing in that area. Why isn’t anybody building it?

[Primemuscle]

The homelessness is just a symptom of the real problem which is housing shortages. The reason for housing shortages is oppressive regulations and rent control.

There is obviously a need for low income housing in that area. Why isn’t anybody building it?

A lot of low income housing is built using tax dollars. Builders don't build it because there is not enough profit in doing so.

[Thin Lizzy]

A lot of low income housing is built using tax dollars. Builders don't build it because there is not enough profit in doing so.

Yes, because government interventions suck the profit out of the industry.

[Primemuscle]

Yes, because government interventions suck the profit out of the industry.

It's very common for local government to help fund low income construction or at least provide tax breaks. As an investment, low income housing isn't a great choice. The costs of construction is often impacted by the fees for permits.

[Moontrane]

Just a few of our new laws:

New laws for 2019: California's new rules on drinking straws, helmets for scooter riders, guns, criminal justice, the workplace and more

https://www.lajollalight.com/news/cm-ljl-more-new-laws-2019-20190102-story.html

[Primemuscle]

Just a few of our new laws:

New laws for 2019: California's new rules on drinking straws, helmets for scooter riders, guns, criminal justice, the workplace and more

https://www.lajollalight.com/news/cm-ljl-more-new-laws-2019-20190102-story.html

Plastic bags are a hot issue around here. Lake Oswego City Council recently banned them. I wouldn't be surprised if West Linn banned them soon.

[Thin Lizzy]

It's very common for local government to help fund low income construction or at least provide tax breaks. As an investment, low income housing isn't a great choice. The costs of construction is often impacted by the fees for permits.

Thanks for making my point.👍

[illuminati]

Just a few of our new laws:

New laws for 2019: California's new rules on drinking straws, helmets for scooter riders, guns, criminal justice, the workplace and more

https://www.lajollalight.com/news/cm-ljl-more-new-laws-2019-20190102-story.html

I’m staggered so many people above the age range of 30ish to 100 managed to survive their hideously irresponsible Parents / Government & The world outside of being wrapped in Cotton wool,
To live such long lives.   

Protective Bubble wrap clothing for all Coming soon.

[Straw Man]

Apparently about 300 cities in about half the states have a similar law.

California is just the first state to pass this kind of law

[Coach is Back!]

Apparently about 300 cities in about half the states have a similar law.

California is just the first state to pass this kind of law

You also want us to follow socialist Europe

[Straw Man]

You also want us to follow socialist Europe

I've told you before Trumptard, the things you imagine are not actually true

Atlanta is one of nine cities in Georgia that have similar laws

https://www.ajc.com/news/local/atlanta-bans-pet-stores-from-selling-cats-and-dogs/njUh1fdSiciwmL38DPilkN/

I guess all those Trumptards in Georgia want to "follow socialist Europe"too

BTW - have you even bothered to check if "socialist Europe" has the same requirement?

[Primemuscle]

Thanks for making my point.👍

Building inspectors don't come cheap and based on my remodeling experiences, they don't need to do on-site visits. It's all done over the Internet.