West Hollywood Passes ordinance that Prohibits the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Stores

Children protesting at Elite Animals in West Hollywood

Following a CAPS undercover investigation into West Hollywood pet stores and a five and a half month protest of Elite Animals, West Hollywood City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops, with an exemption for the adoptions of shelter and rescue animals.
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