The sale of dogs and cats remains common in many places, but growing concern over the conditions of puppy mills has sparked widespread protests. Many people have spoken out against these practices, pointing to the terrible treatment animals often receive before ending up in pet stores. Recently, Nevada‘s Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley decided it was time to address the issue. She proposed a new rule that would ban the sale of dogs and cats in newly opened pet stores within the city. However, this ban would not apply to stores that are already in operation and selling pets.
This isn’t the only change the Las Vegas City Council is set to consider. In addition to the proposed ban on the sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and potbellied pigs in new pet shops, the council is also looking at a regulation that would tighten standards on how animals are housed in pet stores, especially those that are sick or recovering.
Mayor Berkley moving toward total ban on pet stores YES…