SIT. STAY. OBEY.
NEWSOM'S CALIFORNIA
On January 1, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws that took choice away from California families seeking a responsibly bred family pet.
Instead of protecting consumers and animals, these laws punished ethical breeders, shut families out of legitimate options, and fueled a surge in scams and underground breeding.
THE PROBLEM.
California tried to regulate irresponsibility out of the market. Instead, it regulated responsibility out and left families with fewer safe choices and more scams than ever before
What's Legal
Fentanyl Use in Public
✅ LEGAL
Allowed under SB 57
Shoplift Under $950
✅ WALK-FREE
Allowed under Prop 47
Block Sidewalk with Tent
✅ PROTECTED
Protected by court rulings
What's Criminal
Sell Pets with Health Guarantees
❌ CRIMINAL
Criminal charges und24
AB 506, SB 312, AB 519
File Health Certificate 2-Days Late
❌ MISDEMEANER
Criminal charges under SB 312
Breed Pets with Health Testing
❌ EFFECTIVELY BANNED
Under AB 506 & SB 312 penalties
What's Legal
Fentanyl Use in Public
✅ LEGAL
Allowed under SB 57
Shoplift Under $950
✅ WALK-FREE
Allowed under Prop 47
Block Sidewalk with Tent
✅ PROTECTED
Protected by court rulings
Sell Pets with Health Guarantees
❌ CRIMINAL
Criminal charges under AB 506, SB 312, AB 519
File Health Certificate 2-Days Late
❌ MISDEMEANOR
Criminal charges under SB 312
What's Criminal
Breed Pets with Health Testing
❌ EFFECTIVELY BANNED
Under AB 506 & SB 312 penalties
THESE ARE NEWSOM'S PRIORITIES.
⚠️THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE ⚠️
350%
INCREASE
In Pet Scams
Reported pet scams surged after California restricted access to responsible breeders.
$750M
LOST ECONOMIC
Activity
California pet industry losses tied to breeder exits and reduced lawful sales.
California pet industry losses tied to breeder exits and reduced lawful sales.
$40,000
ATTORNEY FEES
Average Per Claim
Breeders face massive legal exposure and risk even when they fully comply.
85,000
JOBS AT RISK
Per Claim
Pet services, veterinary care, transport, and support roles impacted statewide.
Statistics shown are derived from publicly available data and industry analysis and are presented for informational purposes only. Figures are estimates and projections based on historical trends and may vary by source. This site does not provide legal advice.
This is not an isolated issue. Families and responsible breeders across California are being forced out or shut down.
REAL STORIES FROM CALIFORNIA
Sarah M. | San Diego, CA
Responsible breeders stopped serving California
I spent months researching responsible breeders and waiting for the right puppy for our family. When the new laws took effect, every breeder we trusted stopped selling to California. Not because they were doing anything wrong, but because the legal risk became too high. We were left with scam websites and sketchy sellers online, none of which felt safe.
Michael R. | Sacramento, CA
Compliance still was not enough
We followed every rule. Health testing. Documentation. Transparency. Still, the threat of lawsuits and criminal penalties made it impossible to continue serving California buyers. One paperwork dispute could cost tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees. We made the difficult decision to stop selling into California entirely to protect our business and our family.
David K. | Los Angeles, CA
Families pushed toward unsafe alternatives
After being turned away by responsible breeders, we almost fell for an online puppy scam. The only sellers willing to ship to California were unverified and refused basic health documentation. These laws did not protect us. They removed the safest options and pushed families like ours toward risk.
⚠️ TAKE ACTION ⚠️
Do not let bad policy eliminate safe and responsible pet ownership in California.
Here are three ways you can help fix the damage and protect families, animals, and ethical breeders.
Sign the Petition
Add your name to demand immediate changes to California’s pet laws.
This petition calls for common sense amendments that protect consumers and animal welfare without criminalizing responsibility.
Share Your Story
Have you been affected by breeder refusals, scams, or loss of access to responsibly bred pets?
Your experience helps lawmakers understand the real-world consequences of these laws.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Multiple new laws took effect that created severe legal and criminal risks for responsible breeders. These changes made it nearly impossible for ethical breeders to continue serving California buyers.
That was the stated goal, but the outcome has been the opposite. Responsible breeders have exited the market while unregulated sellers and scammers have expanded.
The laws expose breeders to massive legal fees and criminal penalties even for minor paperwork disputes. Many breeders have decided the risk is simply too high.
The laws expose breeders to massive legal fees and criminal penalties, even for minor paperwork disputes. Many breeders have decided the risk is too high.
California families, ethical breeders, veterinarians, transport services, and small pet-related businesses are all impacted.
While not labeled as a ban, the legal and financial risks effectively remove responsible breeders from the state.
We are calling for targeted amendments that preserve consumer protections while removing excessive penalties that punish compliance.
Sign the petition, contact your legislators, and share your story. Public pressure is critical to forcing reform.
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