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Oak Grove council tables pet‑store ordinance pending clearer definitions
Summary
The Oak Grove City Council on Feb. 24 tabled an ordinance that would restrict the sale of commercially bred pets at retail pet stores, sending it back to staff for clearer language to avoid impacting home-based or ethical breeders.
The Oak Grove City Council on Feb. 24 voted to table consideration of Ordinance 2025‑01, the draft "human pet store" ordinance that would limit retail sales of commercially bred dogs and other animals until staff returns with clarified definitions and exemptions.
Supporters and opponents of the draft spoke during a public hearing. Kathy Coughlin of Oak Grove told the council she "strongly support[s] this, and I hope you all vote for it," saying the ordinance would help prevent "bad actors" and puppy‑mill sourcing. Aaron Zellehofer of Humane World for Animals told the council the draft would not affect what he called "ethical breeders" who allow prospective owners to meet animals in person: "People…
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