Olympia considers banning sale of cats, dogs at pet shops
It could soon be illegal for pet shops in Olympia to sell dogs and cats.
An ordinance that will have its second reading Tuesday at the Olympia City Council would ban the sales of those pets at retail stores. City council members approved the ordinance on its first reading Feb. 11.
The ban aims to hinder puppy and kitten mills, which are high-production facilities that commonly have inhumane conditions for animals and can lead to health and behavioral problems, according to a council report. The majority of puppies sold at pet stores come from puppy mills, according to the Humane Society of the United States.
Council members hoped the ban would reduce the number of unwanted animals coming through organizations like Joint Animal Services and slash the financial burden to taxpayers.
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