Link: http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_16996283
Quote: New El Paso city ordinances take effect
by Marty Schladen \\ El Paso Times
Posted: 01/03/2011 08:02:24 AM MST
Most provisions of a sweeping ordinance meant to reduce the number of pets killed at the Animal Services Shelter took effect Saturday.
Among the most controversial requirements of the new law is that puppies and kittens younger than a year can't be sold for a profit. The requirement effectively prohibits pet stores from selling dogs and cats, which some animal-rights advocates say are bred under inhumane circumstances.
Animals younger than eight weeks can't be given away except to the shelter or to an approved animal welfare organization. And animal welfare organizations must spay or neuter all animals older then four months before transferring them to someone else.
I am not a fan of puppies and kittens being sold at commercial pet locations, however, this seems a bit an overkill for the general sale of dogs & kittens (when/how do you determine they are being sold for a 'profit?')
Quote: New El Paso city ordinances take effect
by Marty Schladen \\ El Paso Times
Posted: 01/03/2011 08:02:24 AM MST
Most provisions of a sweeping ordinance meant to reduce the number of pets killed at the Animal Services Shelter took effect Saturday.
Among the most controversial requirements of the new law is that puppies and kittens younger than a year can't be sold for a profit. The requirement effectively prohibits pet stores from selling dogs and cats, which some animal-rights advocates say are bred under inhumane circumstances.
Animals younger than eight weeks can't be given away except to the shelter or to an approved animal welfare organization. And animal welfare organizations must spay or neuter all animals older then four months before transferring them to someone else.
I am not a fan of puppies and kittens being sold at commercial pet locations, however, this seems a bit an overkill for the general sale of dogs & kittens (when/how do you determine they are being sold for a 'profit?')