ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New city rules are cracking down on people illegally selling puppies and kittens on Albuquerque’s streets and in parking lots. Those rules give clear authority to the City of Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department to seize for sale pets.
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The Humane and Ethical Animal Rules and Treatment ordinance (H.E.A.R.T) aims to control the overpopulation of animals. Now, the Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department said they have more power to enforce it.
It’s a widespread issue, according to the department: people selling dogs or cats illegally without a permit. “What this bill is, it is not specific to whether someone is housed or unhoused, it says if you are selling animals in public spaces in our city, that’s not allowed,” said Albuquerque City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn…