Ban on dog and cat sales of non-shelter animals

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Dear Friends:

 

Social Compassion in Legislation is pleased to announce an upcoming milestone in the fight on puppy/kitten mills and a big step in animal welfare protection. On Monday, the West Hollywood City Council will consider passing an ordinance that will ban the sale of dogs & cats in pet stores (except shelter animals)! This will eliminate an outlet for mass breeding cruelty!

 

 

Click here for more information from WeHoNews.com

 

If you would like to send an email in support, please send it to the West Hollywood City Clerk, Mr. Tom West at: twest, and he will distribute your emails to the Mayor and Council Members prior to the vote Monday night.

 

Here is a sample email:

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor Abbe Land and City of West Hollywood Council Members:

Jeff Prang, John Duran, John Heilman, and Lindsey Horvath.

 

Ordinance to ban dog & cat sales in pet stores

 

Dear Mayor and Council Members,

 

I support the ban on pet store sales of non-shelter animals. Virtually all pet store animals currently come from cruel, large scale puppy and kitten mills. I applaud the continued leadership of the City of West Hollywood in the protection of our companion animals. Over half a million animals die in California shelters every year costing the state hundreds of millions of dollars annually. These pets deserve a home first. There is no reason to sell animals bred specifically for sale, when there are so many loving animals already waiting for homes.

 

Thank you for your compassion and leadership,

 

(Your name, address and group name or affiliation if applicable)

 

 

 

Questions? Click here for information about the ordinance and the City Council Meeting Agenda for Monday February 1, 2010.

 

This is just one of the exciting projects SCIL has been working on. The projects include the upcoming launch of the much anticipated California Spay and Neuter License Plate, and also several pieces of legislation that we will be telling you about soon.

 

Thank you for your participation in helping California's animals.

 

Best regards,

 

Judie

Judie Mancuso

President, Social Compassion In Legislation (SCIL)

A 501©(4) non-profit organization focused on reducing pet overpopulation through legislation