Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Animal Welfare topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Resident urges Kenilworth to support state ‘humane pet store’ bill; council agrees to circulate draft resolution
Summary
A resident asked the council to pass a nonbinding resolution supporting bill S2511/A4051, which would prohibit retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in New Jersey pet stores; councilmembers asked to review the bill and discuss before any formal action.
A resident addressed the council during public comment to urge local support for a state bill (S2511/A4051) that would prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in New Jersey pet stores and thereby block puppies sourced from commercial “puppy mills.” The resident asked the borough to pass a nonbinding resolution expressing support for the state bill and offered a model resolution that has been used by other Union County municipalities.
Council members asked for time to review the proposed bill and the model resolution. One councilmember said the clerk and staff would circulate the bill text and the draft resolution to the council for consideration. No formal resolution was introduced or adopted at the meeting; the resident was told the draft would be shared with councilmembers for review.
The proposal drew questions from other speakers about alternatives for residents seeking pets (reputable breeders or shelters) and suggestions that the council first review the bill language and possible local impacts.
The bill identified by the resident was referenced as Bill S2511/A4051; the resident indicated that 13 Union County municipalities had already passed similar resolutions and expected more would follow. The council committed to circulate the draft resolution for members’ review.
