Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new laws in California on Oct. 9 to ban medically unnecessary cat declawing and add new puppy mill regulations.
Three of the laws aim to create better transparency for buyers making pet purchases.
“Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and it’s time to shine a light on puppy mills,” Newsom said in a statement. “Greater transparency in pet purchases will bring to light abusive practices that take advantage of pets in order to exploit hopeful pet owners.”
The legislation was crafted to protect animals and Californians by addressing fraudulent pet breeding and selling practices, according to the governor….