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Puppy Mill California Essay

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CALIFORNIA BECOMES THE FIRST STATE TO BAN PUPPY
MILLS.
California becomes the first state in the US to put an end to puppy mills.
According to the new laws, pet stores have to work with NGOs, animal shelters or rescue operations in order to sell a dog, cat or rabbit.
Puppy mills or puppy farms are places where the animals are bred for sale and profit. Every year thousands of animals are born in unhygienic and filthy conditions in puppy mills which further causes diseases and death of the animal. Puppy mills have always been criticized as they only work for profit and do not keep animal welfare in mind. The animals are often excessively bred and kept in over-crowded dog farms. Sometimes the animal has often developed certain diseases or ailments …show more content…

Matt Bershadker, president and CEO of the American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said: “This landmark law breaks the puppy mill supply chain that pushes puppies into California pet stores and has allowed unscrupulous breeders to profit from abusive practices.”
Governor Jerry Brown who passed this considerate law has currently passed no comment on his verdict.
In February this year, it was also made illegal to sell puppies below eight weeks old as this is a very crucial time for both the mother and kids and it is for the best of the pups stay with the mother during this crucial time.
Anyone selling a litter of three or more pups would also have to apply for a formal license to go ahead for the practice. This ensures proper and humane treatment of the animals. Often breeder abuse animals for their profit and are bred imprudently even when their bodies can not handle pregnancy. Most of them are also bred at an early age only for the sole purpose of more than desired profit and human greed.

Although the decision did not go without any criticism as some of the breeders felt strongly against it and showed their unhappiness

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