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In reply to the discussion: California Becomes 1st State to Ban Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits [View all]pnwmom
(108,925 posts)10. I bought my non-purebred from an in-state breeder, who was wonderful.
She raises puppies in her home and gives them wonderful care. She exposes them to the normal activities of a home and community, including getting them accustomed to meeting strangers and children. Good home breeders are nothing like puppy mills.
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So glad to hear of this humane act... hopefully, other states will follow California's lead.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#1
Good intentions, but now people will just buy their purebreds out of state.
Algernon Moncrieff
Dec 2018
#7
This is a great first step. Now I'm sure more states will follow suit. nt
UniteFightBack
Dec 2018
#24
Breeding should be licensed and regulated. We don't need retail stores selling puppy mill dogs. nt
UniteFightBack
Dec 2018
#30