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ACTION: Animal Folks has been working in a coalition of other animal protection organizations and residents to pass a Humane Pet Store Ordinance in cities throughout Minnesota. This ordinance would stop the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet stores. Currently, nine cities have adopted the Humane Pet Store ordinance with more city councils hearing the issue and taking action. If you live in a city where you think the city council would pass a similar ordinance, please contact us at info@animalfolks.org. The city of Blaine has one of the largest pet stores in Minnesota that is still buying and selling puppies from large breeding facilities. Learn more at: Go Humane, Blaine!
The Pipeline Between Pet Stores and Puppy and Kitten Mills Commercial dog and cat breeding facilities, known as puppy and kitten mills, mass produce puppies and kittens and supply these animals to pet stores. These breeder-supported pet stores are, in essence, the "face" of the breeding industry. Many pet stores in Minnesota and across the nation now recognize the problem of puppy and kitten mills and the harm to adult breeding dogs and cats and their litters as well as to consumers. These stores have shifted to a "humane pet store model" by not selling commercially-bred puppies and kittens. Unfortunately, there are still some stores that continue to obtain and sell animals from puppy mills. "Going humane" protects animals and consumers and promotes the values of Minnesota. For general information about pet stores, see links below. Local actions and ordinances are also listed below. See navigation at left for additional information about puppy and kitten mills, commercial breeders, and dealers and brokers.
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