NEW YORK–The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) applauds West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin for signing two important measures to protect dogs in the state's commercial breeding facilities and establish a spay/neuter program to reduce animal overpopulation and homelessness.
NEW YORK— The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) commended Gov. Jerry Brown yesterday for signing AB 1809, which requires out-of-state animal dealers who sell dogs to California consumers or retailers to submit health certificates to county health departments. Previously, California was one of only two states that did not require dogs to be both inspected and issued health certificates upon entry into the state. Sponsored by Assemblyman Brian Maienschein (R-San Diego), AB 1809 will go into effect on January 1, 2015.
