LA County looks at puppy mill law
The Los Angeles County supervisors have unanimously approved a motion to seek broader oversight over “puppy mills,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
The motion calls on the county’s chief executive, county counsel and various county departments to report back in 45 days with proposals for legal changes that would improve the quality of care and ensure safe and responsible breeding at high volume kennels and breeding operations.
Supervisor Michael Antonovich said that during the last six months the county has had to seize or relocate hundreds of puppies and dogs from so-called puppy mills, increasing the burden on county animal shelters. “This is cruel for the animals and places a tremendous burden on county taxpayers,” Antonovich said.
Posted by jwoestendiek March 6th, 2009 under Muttsblog.
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