West Hollywood Bans Sale of Dogs and Cats From Puppy Mills!

Published February 4, 2010 by PETA Staff. Last Updated April 2, 2024.

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Dog and cats across West Hollywood have a little more pep in their step this week after hearing the news that WeHo’s City Council voted unanimously to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores. This landmark law makes West Hollywood the first city in the country where it is illegal to sell dogs and cats bred at puppy and kitten mills. Way to go, WeHo!

Written by Logan Scherer

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