Denver city leaders are considering a ban on the sale of puppies, kittens, and rabbits in pet stores — a move aimed at shutting down the pipeline from inhumane breeding mills and stopping deceptive practices before they start.
If the ordinance passes, Denver would join other Colorado cities such as Littleton, Commerce City, and Fort Collins, which passed similar bans last year.
Denver Councilman Chris Hinds, who represents District 10, said this is not an issue in Denver right now at local pet stores, but that’s exactly the point…