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County narrows animal‑sales ban to grandfather established sellers; ordinance passes 3–2
Summary
After public testimony from BFF Puppies and debate about monopoly and animal welfare, the Board approved an amendment to the animal services ordinance that allows businesses lawfully operating on March 31, 2022 to continue retail sales of dogs and cats if they meet strict requirements; vote recorded 3–2 in favor.
The Board of County Commissioners voted 3–2 to adopt an amendment to the county’s animal services ordinance that would grandfather businesses that were lawfully operating on March 31, 2022, allowing them to continue retail sales of dogs and cats provided they meet the ordinance’s specified requirements.
Business owner Dawn Raymond of BFF Puppies addressed the board and said she had met with animal services staff and joined the Better Business Bureau to show compliance and transparency. "I took the time to listen to the…
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