a step forward against puppy mills

Look at what LA just did--banned the sale of all dogs (and cats and rabbits) through pet stores unless they are from a rescue. You can still buy a dog from a breeder if you want a purebred and don't want to rescue so I believe this wouldn't impact responsible breeders (as you all know I think ours is wonderful).

http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/LA-becomes-largest-city-to-ban-sale-of-dogs-4001239.php

Doesn't address who is a good and who is a bad breeder among private breeders which I know is a big problem. Still, it looks like a good idea. Many puppies here do come from pet stores so I think it would have an impact. And it would raise the profile of rescue dogs. Would it help in the UK?

There are pressure groups & petitions here to stop the sale of live animals from pet shops & on sites like gumtree & facebook.

Whether it'll happen or not I could even hazzard a guess! Well done LA, though, for at least making an effort!

Its a step in the right direction

Definitely a good move , I fell out with my local pet shop the other day as they were advertising spaniel puppies "tails already docked and ready to go" grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Well done LA!!

At last something is being done about this problem, definitely a good move.

Thats great! I got so mad when paris shilton talked about her favorite pet store selling all sorts like monkeys, sugargliders, chipmunks and strange things that noone should have as pets.