Our city is kicking around the idea of a city license for breeding ($20) and a fee of $100 per litter. A nearby city has put this ordinance in place and it has cut down on the number of puppies that are brought to the shelter.
I have to say....YA THINK?....but the number of puppies that are tied in a sack and thrown in the river has gone way up. The number of pregnant mothers that are dumped in the country to fend for themselves has gone way up. And the best part is you are exempt if you are inspected by a government agency....so if you are USDA licensed....breed away. |