World-first law in Victoria requires pet stores to source dogs and cats from pounds not puppy farms

THE FEED: The initial stages of Victoria’s world-first Puppy Farms and Pet Shops Act (PFPS Act) were implemented this week in a bid to stamp out cruel puppy and kitten breeding practises.

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Victoria's new bill bans commercial pet stores from selling puppies and kittens from breeders. Stores will now be required to source dogs and cats from registered animal pounds, animal shelters or community foster care organisations.

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