I thought this was great to hear. Hope it passes.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) - South Lake Tahoe has moved one
step closer to becoming the latest city to ban the retail sale of dogs and cats by pet stores.
The city's planning commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance on a 4-1 vote Thursday. It now will go to the City Council for consideration.
Supporters say the ordinance would allow the city to do its part to combat puppy mills - high-volume breeding facilities that the
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The Humane Society contends most dogs sold in pet stores come from puppy mills.
If approved, the ordinance would give stores that sell dogs or cats two years to phase out that part of their business.
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South Lake Tahoe Considers Ban on Dog, Cat Sales