We request that an Ordinance be enacted to Ban the sale of Dogs (Puppies), Cats (Kittens) and Rabbits (Bunnies) in Winnebago & Boone County Pet Stores unless those animals are obtained from an Animal Shelter, Humane Society or a 501(c)(3) Rescue Organization.
Animals sold in Retail Stores do not come from "Responsible Breeders". Instead, they come from Puppy Mills (Large Commercial Breeders) and they are NOT Spayed or Neutered adding to the Shelter Pet Over-Population Problem and the Needless Killing of Healthy Animals every day in this country.
The parents of the animals sold in retail stores are left in horrific conditions at the Mills and Bred to Death never knowing LOVE! Responsible Breeders DO NOT Sell to Retail Stores. Responsible breeders are similar to Rescues in that they want the Pet to have the best chance at life possible. It is NOT just about money to them!
Consumers are misled into believing pets in a retail store are lovingly hand picked from quality breeders. A Consumer Fraud lawsuit was filed in La Salle County against Furry Babies claiming they are selling sick puppies from puppy mills. We urge you to pass this ordinance for the protection of both the animals and consumers.
For more information or to learn more about "Puppy Mills" Please go to the Website: http://nopetstorepuppies.com/puppy-mills-are-cruel
