The ordinance was voted on and passed by the Urban County Council in April of 2024, with proponents arguing pet stores are able to obtain animals through puppy mills.
“It’s a general term for an entity that prioritizes profit and maximum production of animals over their own well-being,” Kentucky director for the Humane Society of U.S Todd Blevins said.
Pet store chain Petland took Lexington to court over the ban, but with the closure of the store, the case was dismissed on December 2…