W. Hollywood banning dog, cat sales

The city of West Hollywood has decided to put a leash on dog and cat sales.
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ban stores from
selling cats and dogs in a move aimed at curbing puppy mills and
kitty factories.
Pet shops will be permitted, however, to offer animals from
shelters.
City officials acknowledged the new ordinance would have little
bite — no pet stores in the city currently sell animals — but
they’re hoping it will have a lot of bark and other municipalities
will follow suit.
A socially liberal enclave surrounded by the city of Los
Angeles, West Hollywood has long held a reputation as a trailblazer
in animal welfare rights.