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Council adopts ban on retail sales of dogs, cats and rabbits; rescues get carve-out after last-minute edits
Summary
The City Council amended and adopted an ordinance banning the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in Jersey City pet stores, adding explicit protections so animal rescues and shelters can continue to place animals.
Jersey City — The City Council voted to adopt city ordinance 25-113 to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in Jersey City pet stores, after making late amendments to preserve normal rescue and shelter operations.
What changed: Rescue groups and animal-welfare advocates told the council that earlier draft language could have unintentionally prevented nonprofit rescue groups and some shelters (which are not all 501(c)(3) organizations) from rehoming animals. In response, the council amended…
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