Against the logical argument of PIJAC USA (which is the association for the pet industry in the USA), the American Kennel Club and Federal Regulators, the activists set up the Californian governor to sign into law a bill banning pets from pet shops, and giving shelters and rescues a monopoly over retail pet sales.

The NSW government, on the other hand, stated bluntly that they will not be banning pets from pet shops as “such a move would simply cement the role of the unregulated internet sources of dog and cat supply”. This strong statement from a government MP at the DPI Pet Shop and Breeder Code of Practice Consultation session on December 1 was welcomed by all pet industry representatives and other associations present, plus the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and Ministerial Adviser.

This is in stark contrast to Victoria, which actually wants unregulated dog and cat supply as the major source of puppies and kittens for Victorians.

A Bill banning pets in retail is in the hands of the Governor of California to pass or veto. The same activists are using the same lobbying techniques against the pet industry around the world to try to have all except “not for profit” pound animals (including rabbits) in pet retail – BUT there is no indication that the pounds will provide animals.  Pounds stand to make MUCH more money as monopoly providers of pets. Activists continue to try and make an association between substandard breeders and pet retail – a link that has NEVER been proven.

There is plenty of evidence that all this approach does is deny families the pets that they choose,  as a result of which affected families simply choose not to have a pet –  which is exactly what the activists want.

Because USA policy tends to also rebound into Australian parliaments, particularly Victoria. We have written to the Governor CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LETTER.