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Valdosta council adopts ordinance to bar retail sales of dogs and cats
Summary
Council members voted to prohibit retail sales of dogs and cats in Valdosta, a measure staff said is intended to encourage shelter adoptions; the ordinance drew public opposition from pet-business advocates and calls for complementary steps such as microchipping and stronger animal-control policy.
ValdostaMayor and council voted Jan. 22 to approve an ordinance that prevents the retail sale of dogs and cats within city limits, a change staff said is designed to prioritize adoption events over retail pet sales.
Staff and supporters framed the ordinance as a response to shelter overcapacity. As Councilmember (unnamed, Speaker 12) stated during debate, "We currently have an overflow of dogs and cats in our local shelters, that many of which end…
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