Ban on Pet Sales

“San Francisco Considers Banning of Pets Except Fish”, an article written by Carolyn Jones and published in the San Francisco Chronicle, 7/8/10, reports on a law that was “under consideration by San Francisco's Commission of Animal Control and Welfare”.
If the law passed, San Francisco would become the first City with a ban on selling any animals except fish in pet stores.  The problem is City Shelters hosts so many animals. If a rescue group didn’t help to find a new home for animals, many of them would be euthanized, especially hamsters because they are very noisy and not many people would like to adapt hamsters.  
The Chronicle prints an opinion that if people didn’t buy small animals impulsively and if they knew what they are getting into, fewer animals would end up at the shelter and be euthanized.
If that law had been accepted by voters, many pet stores would have been closed.
Ken White, President of Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA, thinks that the Chronicle printed incorrect facts. In his opinion, ban proposal brings up for public discussion the problem of animal euthanasia which exists and very important. Mr. White agreed that idea of closing pet stores might be good for animals.
Michael Yaki, Attorney and Political Consultant, thinks that banning San Francisco pet stores selling anything except fish is a silly idea. If people need a pet and cannot buy one in San Francisco, they will drive many miles away to get a pet they want.
In my opinion, if people think about getting a pet responsibly, the same way they make the decision to get married or have a baby, fewer animals would end up in a shelter.