2017 law banning pet store dog sales in California led to surge in underground puppy market by Midwest mass breeders.
California's underground puppy market has surged since the 2017 law banning pet stores from selling dogs, intended to curb puppy mill imports. Instead, expensive dogs from mass breeders in the Midwest are being resold by individuals posing as local breeders. This lack of regulation has obscured the origins of these pets, often linked to abusive conditions. Many consumers face heartbreaking health issues with their puppies, unaware they may be supporting cruelty.
September 12, 2024
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