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Home | About The Bill | Do More | Our Supporters | Clover Moore | About Us | The Puppy Mill | Disclaimer
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ABOUT THE BILL
Put simply, the objective of the Animals (Regulation of Sale) Bill is to protect the lives and well-being of dogs and cats by prohibiting their sale at pet shops and markets, regulating the advertising of mammals and ensuring that prospective purchasers are fully informed of the animal’s special needs and requirements.
This does not pertain to livestock or farm dogs, it aims to regulate an industry that is faced with significant issues of animal cruelty and unnecessary deaths.
Whilst it is common practice for registered breeders & rescue shelters to ensure animals are properly vetted, desexed, and microchipped, in most cases, pet shops will not even provide a family background. The lack of regulation, and any kind of reliable evidence to the contrary, means puppy farms and unregistered backyard breeders continue unabated. Even if a pet shop claims that it doesn't buy from puppy farms, there is a good chance that it buys from a broker that does.
The Bill aims to address this, and to reduce impulse buying of dogs and cats by restricting sales to registered breeders, pounds, animal shelters and veterinary practices who will be required to provide extensive written information about the special needs of the animal, including anticipated costs. This will encourage people to make informed choices and to consider their animal as a long-term commitment.
Unfortunately, the Pet Industry have been opposed to the Bill, claiming it would be detrimental to their business... In fact, the Bill will allow pet shops to facilitate the sale of dogs and cats from pounds and shelters. Our concern here is the well-being of domestic animals, and we need your support to make a difference.
LEARN MORE (All links open in separate windows)
Take a minute to read our fact sheet - click here
Why ban pets from pet shops? Visit Clover Moore's website and find out why - Click here
Download the complete Animals (Regulation of Sale) Bill - Click here
Read a summary of the Bill on the Paws for Action Website - Click here
Paws for Action also have a good FAQ - Click here
There is also a fantastic, independent, documentary called The Puppy Mill - Click here