California Bans Sale Of Non-Rescue Dogs & Cats

In a move aimed at shutting down 'puppy mills', California is banning the sale of commercially bred cats, dogs, and rabbits.

The new law went into effect on Jan. 1st, requiring pet stores to stick with carrying rescue animals from local shelters.

So-called 'puppy mills' often mistreat animals, forcing parents to keep breeding while the babies are often neglected before being shipped off.

The Humane Society praised the move as a 'big step' towards 'the day when puppy mills have nowhere left to sell'.