SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Governor Gavin Newsom signed four animal protection bills on Thursday that aim to protect cats and end the puppy mill pipeline in California.

The puppy mill pipeline is a multibillion-dollar industry that results in thousands of puppies being shipped to California for profit, according to an investigation by The Los Angeles Times. The bills were largely inspired by The Times investigation.

Newsom signed the series of pet protections, including Assembly Bill (AB) 506, Senate Bill (SB) 312, AB 867 and AB 519.

AB 506, 519 and SB 312 were sponsored by the San Diego Humane Society.

“With Governor Newsom’s signatures, California has again strengthened its commitment to animal welfare and consumer transparency,” President and CEO of San Diego Humane Society Dr. Gary W

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