Camden County To Stop The Sale Of Puppy Mill Dogs
By David Madden
BLACKWOOD, N.J. (CBS) -- Camden County is about to adopt a resolution that seeks to ban the sale of animals coming from breeding mills.
Freeholders will vote next week on a plan that puts the onus on pet stores to demonstrate where their puppies and kittens come from.
Freeholder Jeffrey Nash is naming the measure "Norman's Law," in honor of his own dog, obtained through the county animal shelter.
The aim of this action is clear.
"We are stating that, under the county law, you cannot pass an inspection if you're selling these dogs." says Nash. "As a practical matter, we can shut you down if you do."
But they'll need the help of municipalities to adopt ordinances that put teeth into the plan.
"We would like to see more rescued pets get into pet stores, rather than puppy mills," said animal activist Elaine Braslow.
Several towns say they're on board including Cherry Hill, where animal rights activists point to one particular store as a prime source for puppy mill animals.
CBS 3's David Spunt contributed to this report.