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Clark Township Council bans retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits; ordinance adopted
Summary
On Oct. 20 the Clark Township Council adopted Ordinance 25-29 to prohibit retail pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits and to change the office that receives kennel/pet shop/shelter/pound license applications. Supporters cited state enforcement actions and local rescues; the ordinance passed by unanimous roll call.
The Clark Township Council adopted Ordinance 25-29 on Oct. 20, 2025, prohibiting retail pet stores in the township from selling dogs, cats and rabbits and changing the municipal office that receives license applications for kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds.
Supporters at the public hearing said the ordinance is a preventative measure to keep commercially sold animals out of retail outlets and redirect potential adopters to rescues. Julia Collins, a Clark resident, told the council that several regional pet stores had been fined by the state attorney general and cited local and statewide rescues as alternatives for people seeking to adopt. Bridal Lefkowitz, identified as a public policy specialist with Humane World for…
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