In this Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, file photo, window shoppers …

Photo by Associated Press | published: December 24, 2018

In this Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, file photo, window shoppers look at a pair of Labrador puppies for sale at the Westside Pavilion Shopping Center in Los Angeles. The British government has decided to ban third-party sales of puppies and kittens to improve animal welfare. Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley said Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, the ban “is part of our commitment to make sure the nation’s much-loved pets get the right start in life.