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San Francisco, California considering ban on sale of pets, except fish

July 8, 2010: San Francisco’s Commission of Animal Control and Welfare is considering a law banning the sale of all pets, except fish. They are trying to stop the high rate of animals relinquished to shelters, where many wind up euthanized. The Commission also hopes this law will discourage puppy [...]

Virgina Toughens Animal Cruelty, Spay/neuter Laws

June 29, 2010: The state of Virginia, in Virginia HB281, has increased the penalties for animal cruelty, inadequate animal care and failure to spay/neuter, effective July 1, 2010.
The penalty for a second or subsequent violation of the animal care laws regarding an owner’s failure to provide adequate food, water, shelter, and adequate veterinary care has [...]