"We have no staff that's dedicated to this, so we're a little bit hamstrung right now, but it's not because we don't want to be a part of the solution," said Karen Ross, acknowledging the limitations faced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture in addressing the underground puppy market after a disturbing investigation revealed significant lapses in oversight.
"Following the investigation, lawmakers and animal advocates called on the state agriculture department to stop 'destroying evidence' that dogs are illegally being imported into the state, prompting the agency to reverse course," highlighting the pressure on public officials to take meaningful action in response to the Times's findings.
"In California, all dogs brought into the state for resale require a certificate issued by a federally accredited veterinarian listing the animal's origin, destination and verification they are healthy to travel, showing the regulatory framework intended to protect both consumers and animals involved in puppy sales."
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