Victoria's puppy farms and pet shop laws a world first - but questions about 'ethical' breeding remain
- Written by Clare Fisher, PhD Candidate in Crime, Justice and Legal Studies, La Trobe University
Victoria's ban on pet shop sales of kittens and puppies is replicated around the world.Shutterstock
The initial stages of Victoria’s world first Puppy Farms and Pet Shops Act (PFPS Act) were implemented on Sunday in a bid to stamp out cruel puppy and kitten breeding practises.
The bill, like others across the world, bans commercial pet stores...