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Council begins work on ordinance to prohibit sale of puppies and kittens from commercial breeders
Summary
After public comment and presentations from animal-welfare advocates, council members directed staff to begin drafting an ordinance that would bar pet stores from selling dogs and cats sourced from commercial breeders/puppy mills.
Oak Grove City Council members heard public comment and had an initial policy discussion on Feb. 27 about drafting a local ordinance to prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats sourced from commercial breeders commonly referred to as "puppy mills." The item was introduced for discussion; council did not adopt an ordinance that night but directed staff to begin drafting possible language.
Kathleen (Kathy) Coughlin (resident) originally brought the matter to the city. Aaron…
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