Pasco To End Retail Pet Store Sales Of Dogs And Cats
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Great news for dogs and cats!
So excited that Pasco County is now on board to help animals.
Yesterday, the commission gave its initial nod to an ordinance that would prohibit the retail pet sales but would encourage such shops to partner with animal rescue organizations and shelters which often are searching for ways to connect unwanted animals with those seeking pets.
The final hearing on the ordinance is set for September 8.
Pasco County has previously restricted the sale of dogs and cats in public areas such as flea markets and roadside stands, a first step in trying to protect both the animals and the buyers from the problems posed by unlicensed breeders, pet dealers and kennels.
More than 50 cities and eight counties in Florida have already passed similar ordinances.
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