California pet stores may be required to only sell rescue animals if this bill passes (Florida, medical)

[Catgirl64]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

Don't group all liberals together, I'm liberal and I'm dead set against this stupid law

You are liberal until it inconveniences you.

In any case, I am not even sure I consider this a matter of liberal vs. conservative. Some of the most compelling arguments against puppy mills on this thread have been offered by Three Wolves in Snow, and I assure you, she is no liberal.

She is, however, a committed animal lover.

[Catgirl64]

Originally Posted by tamajane

It would be great if we could produce real meat in a lab/factory from cells and not have to kill living breathing animals for food.

Originally Posted by ohhwanderlust

We are getting ever closer to that reality. When that happens, that's the only meat I'll eat.

Here are a few different takes on the issue. I would love it if this works, but am reserving judgment right now. I would love meat that involved no killing, but have to admit it seems a bit "Frankenfood-ish."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultured_meat

This Company Claims It Will Deliver Lab-grown Meats by 2018 - D-brief

https://www.washingtonpost.com/natio...=.0ed36bf0d03d

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[r small]

The day they grow meat in a test tube is the day I become a vegan.

[somebodynew]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

Only problem I have with this is it could be the end of pure bred dogs. Not that many Pugs or French Bulldogs are rescue dogs😟🐕

According to the OP, the bill only impacts stores. As long as there is a market for pure breds, there will be decent, reputable breeders.

[NLVgal]

Originally Posted by r small

The day they grow meat in a test tube is the day I become a vegan.

Sign up for Veganism

They have cracked that genome.

[Crashj007]

Originally Posted by ohhwanderlust

We are getting ever closer to that reality. When that happens, that's the only meat I'll eat.

Really? How are you on GMO, then, Okay?

[lisanicole1]

I believe in my town it is illegal to sell dogs obtained from puppy mills.

[Crashj007]

Originally Posted by tamajane

It would be great if we could produce real meat in a lab/factory from cells and not have to kill living breathing animals for food.

So you are good with GMO, then?

[NLVgal]

Originally Posted by Two boys

Great idea!! The shelters are overflowing with animals needing homes.

Yeah, if you want pit bulls and chihuahuas.

[Crashj007]

Originally Posted by NLVgal

Yeah, if you want pit bulls and chihuahuas.

Our best pets have been rescues. One was an apparent full blood Irish Wolf Hound from ASPCA kennel.