" Animals Not to be Sold in Pet Shops" Petition

Puppy mills are legal in Australia, and are supported by local councils and shockingly the Australian Veterinary Association doesn't support the bill.

Please take the time to read the Animals (Regulation of Sale) Bill 2008 introduced on motion by Ms Clover Moore.

Clover Moore MP petition Calling for Animals Not to be Sold in Pet Shops
Most puppies and kittens sold in pet shops are bred in "mill" where dogs and cats are kept in sub-standard conditions and continually bred until they die.
Cute puppies and kittens displayed in pet shops cause impulse purchases of pets who are then dumped when people realise the time, cost and responsibility of caring for a pet. The RSPCA received approximately 133 000 abandoned pets in 2002/03

The undersigned petitioners therefore request:

• A ban on the sale of pets from pet retail outlets;
• A ban on advertising that uses the display of animals or their pictures to promote impulse buying;
• That the sale of pets be restricted to qualified registered breeders and pounds;
• Detailed information on responsible ownership provided before sale, including an animal's expected lifespan, growth, dietary and exercise needs, and the cost of ownership.

If you would like to sign the petition Calling for Animals Not to be Sold in Pet Shops
Download the petition and send it to Clover Moore MP, 58 Oxford Street, PADDINGTON, NSW, 2021

To download the petition here
To see an overview of the bill click here
For more information visit paws for action