In a historic move, West Hollywood just became the first city in the United States to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits . This is a massive step forward for animal welfare—and now it’s time for the rest of the country to catch up.

Every year, countless animals suffer in cruel, for-profit breeding facilities—better known as puppy and kitten mills. These operations often prioritize profit over the health and well-being of animals, and many of the animals they produce end up in overcrowded shelters or abandoned entirely. Meanwhile, millions of loving, adoptable pets wait in shelters for homes.

West Hollywood’s new law helps break the cycle of suffering by cutting off the retail pipeline and encouraging adoption instead. This policy doesn't just protect animals—it empowers communities to reject cruelty and embrace compassion.

We can no longer allow pet stores to profit off the suffering of animals while shelters struggle to stay afloat. If West Hollywood can take a stand, so can your city.

We’re calling on mayors, city councils, and animal control agencies across the United States to introduce local ordinances banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits—just like West Hollywood. This policy shift sends a clear message: animals are not products, and we have a responsibility to protect them.

Let’s make sure West Hollywood isn’t the exception, but the beginning of a national movement. Sign and share this petition if you believe every city should put animal welfare first.