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Philadelphia Council approves temporary moratorium on commercial dog breeding
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Philadelphia City Council passed ordinance 250989, a temporary moratorium on the commercial breeding and transfer of puppies, after extensive public testimony from animal-welfare volunteers, breeders and shelter advocates; the bill passed unanimously, 15-0.
Philadelphia City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to pass ordinance 250989, imposing a temporary moratorium on the breeding and transfer of puppies under specified terms and conditions. The bill was read for final passage and approved by a roll-call vote of 15–0.
Supporters who testified during public comment said the moratorium is meant to curb unregulated “backyard” breeding and ease overcrowding at municipal shelters. Penny Ellison, who identified herself as an animal-law instructor and a longtime member of the state Dog Law Advisory Board, told council that the moratorium…
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