Governor Signs Bill to Ban the Sale of Mill-Bred Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits

"This is an exciting day for pets in California," Assemblymember O'Donnell said. "I am very grateful for the strong support we received from animal-lovers across the state and from Social Compassion in Legislation, the bill's sponsor. This is a big win for our four-legged friends, of course, but also for California taxpayers who spend more than $250 million annually to house and euthanize animals in our shelters."

"We are overjoyed with the Governor's signature and broad support from the entire animal-loving community for this groundbreaking legislation," said Mancuso. "In banning the sale of mill-bred animals, California took a bold step forward. The deplorable conditions that animals suffer in these high-volume breeding facilities are not a secret and now they have a champion in California." 

"When we began the effort to sponsor legislation to codify these local ordinances into state law earlier this year many people said it couldn't get done and that the timing was not right," said Judie Mancuso, Founder and CEO, Social Compassion in Legislation. Yet, since the bills introduction in February, under the leadership of Mancuso, SCIL worked tirelessly with Assemblymember O'Donnell to build a broad coalition including local governments, public and private animal shelters, pet stores, rescue groups, and animal welfare advocates. Facing significant opposition in the Assembly, the bill ultimately garnered broad bipartisan support, and in the end passed the Senate with no opposition.

SOURCE Social Compassion in Legislation

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