Calif. Pet Stores to Sell Only Animals from Rescue Organizations

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Dogs, cats, and rabbits sold in California pet stores, will soon have to come exclusively from shelters or rescue organizations.

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a measure requiring that to become state law this January.

It aims to lower the expense of running animal shelters in the Golden State, which is presently around $250 million a year.

Pet stores who violate the law will face a misdemeanor charge, and a penalty of $500 per violation.

 

 


Abeytia Jan. 20161Aaron Abeytia

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