California bans puppy brokers, requires health certs, and bans non-medical declawing.

California has passed new laws to combat unethical puppy sales, banning third-party brokers from selling young puppies, kittens, and rabbits online and requiring importers to submit public health certificates. The measures, signed by Governor Newsom, also prohibit cat declawing except for medical reasons and aim to increase transparency in pet sales following a Los Angeles Times investigation exposing deceptive practices.