The city of Burbank, California appears to be joining Los Angeles and other local cities in banning pet stores from selling pets that come from breeders. In fact, the Burbank law, which if it receives final approval in a few weeks, goes even further than the Los Angeles law in that it prohibits the sale of animals from both commercial and hobbyist breeders.
The Burbank City Council voted 4-1 to give initial approval to the ban that would cover the retail sale of dogs and cats. If/when finalized, the law will provide for a 6-month transition period to allow pet store owners to make the necessary adjustments.
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i feel that’s a good idea.they should promote shelter dogs & cats,bunnies etc.it could be done on computers,then a home visit,& YIPPEE! another 4ever home!
I am al for adopting from shelters but some people want specific breeds. This requires a breeder. It is up to the buyer/pet parent to make sure the breeder is ethical or dont do business with them. I dont like pet stores and have never bought a pet from one.
The problem is not breeders how many pure breed dogs do you see in the shelter! The problem is individuals who do not get their pet fixed and then take them to the pound or those whom get puppy with no thought for how they will care for it once it is grown
Agreed!
bs amy. wanting a specific breed does NOT require going to a breeder! you can rescue a purebred puppy, trained adolescent or adult dog, of any breed you want, simply by doing an online search at http://www.petfinder.com, or contacting a breed rescue for your breed of choice. within less than an hour drive, i can go to GRAPE (golden retriever rescue), akita rescue, husky rescue, yorkie rescue, corgi rescue, irish setter rescue, you name it. These rescues are far better than breeders because they save purebreds from shelters, and are experts on their breeds, able to place them with perfect families, often FAR less expensive than buying, and you are, most importantly, SAVING LIVES. Do you really need a piece of paper to prove your dog is worth something? unless your purpose for getting a dog, is to improve that breed by researching, purchasing only the absolute best, healthiest most perfect examples of that breed, genetic testing and responsibly breeding only for the purpose of futuring that breed by maintaining an incredibly NON profitable operation…no one has any business BUYING any animal. I have a rare white mosiac chinchilla, two himilayan cats and a scottish fold, an akita, a husky, and an irish wolfhound, all 100% purebred, GORGEOUS.. and every single one, lives saved. All rescued! Ive also helped friends adopt pure chihuahauas,a border collie, a chocolate lab, a basset hound, and a great dane, ALSO, all rescued. Dont breed or buy while shelter pets die. Its a responsibility we all have, to cleaning up the mess irresponsible humans created.