West Hollywood Information

The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved the Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Companion Animal Stores, on Monday, February 1, 2010 at the regularly-scheduled City Council meeting. This ordinance prohibits the sale of all dogs and cats at companion animal stores, providing exemptions for humanely bred, reared or sheltered animals. Existing pet stores will be provided a grandfathering or amortization period to allow them to adjust to the new ordinance. The second reading of the ordinance will be at the regularly-scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, February, 16, 2010. If approved upon the second reading, it will become effective on Friday, March 19, 2010.

"This ordinance represents an important step toward ridding our nation of the cruelty of puppy mills and other commercial assembly-line animal breeders," said Councilmember Jeffrey Prang. "The ordinance not only contributes to the fight against animal cruelty it also recognizes the enormous cost of pet overpopulation in our society, both fiscal and humanitarian impacts. I urge those seeking pet companionship to consider adoption from municipal shelters and other nonprofit rescue agencies," Councilmember Prang added.

The goal of the Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Companion Animal Stores is to address the inhumane conditions endured by animals in the puppy mill industry, which relies heavily on sales through retail pet stores for its profits.
Puppy mills are large-scale commercial breeding facilities that mass-produce puppies for sale in pet stores, online and directly to the public.

Documented problems of puppy mills include over breeding, inbreeding, veterinary care that doesn't meet the same standards as other breeders, relatively poor quality of food and shelter, lack of human socialization and overcrowded cages. Dogs bred in puppy mills are more likely to have behavior and/or health problems. While kitten factories are not as common as puppy mills, similar problems are reported regarding kitten factories.

The City of West Hollywood has been on the forefront of the animal rights movement for decades. It was the first City in the United States to outlaw cat declawing and has consistently worked to enact cutting edge animal welfare legislation, both locally and across California.

The Companion Animal Protection Society, Animal Legal Defense Fund and the Humane Society of the United States were instrumental throughout the last year in bringing this issue forward.

West Hollywood Information

West Hollywood, California is home to 3 practicing colon surgeons & rectal surgeons who have offices in 1 county and the zip code of 90048.

According to 2005 Census estimates, West Hollywood has a population of 36,732, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 colon surgeon & rectal surgeon for every 12,244 residents.

California Information

California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks. Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.

According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147. Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18 and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.