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The ban was originally Intended to discourage adoptions from for-proflt sellers, who activists claim are just fronts for puppy mills. A month after it was put in place, the council decided that unscrupulous breeders are the problem not the pet stores. Possible murder suspect taken into custody after an OIS in City Heights 0 L pda tea: Jul 26, 2017 2: 05 AM EDT A possible murder suspect was into -, custody Tuesday night after a La Mesa officer fired his gun at him. More » ���0�- yui„\\- '\`lews Nx\q\k \\,)„\ �� 5\r„es Jig ° e eyEATHER 77 9• SUBSCRIBER SERVICES NESS PPS - CONTACT EDITOR SGn N Ira c3 E-EDITION VERDE INDEPENDENT SERVING COTTONWOOD, ARCONA & THE VERDE VALLEY Submitted into the public record fqr�� ��� Q on City Clerk efleVVS:G!01TI us man_ Ctrs -laws- viunGEn: >vMW1ES c -`Cams u s sS HEDS ,; MOIL.:. CONTACT US Lawmakers decide across-the-board pet store ban is Improper Howard Fischer B share yr Tweet 0 PHOENIX — Saying they're protecting legitimate businesses. state legislators voted Thursday to block cities from banning pet stores from selling animals they get from commercial breeders. The 6-3 vote came after everyone who testified said they were opposed to the kind of "puppy mills' that mistreat animals. But proponents of SB 1248 argued that label does not apply to all breeders. And they said an across-the-board ban is improper. The most immediate effect of the measure if it becomes law would be to void existing ordinances in Phoenix and It also would permanently sideline a proposal by Tucson Councilman Steve Kozachik to adopt a similar ordinance And rt would block other cities and towns from even considering similar measures The legislation would not leave pet sales totally unregulated SB 1248 would make it illegal for dealers to obtain or sell any animal obtained from anyone not licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Also forbidden would be selling dogs and cats from breeders who have been cited for certain violations by USDA inspectors can (928) 649• 2162 LwaHJ But Queen Creek resident Leslie Knott told members of the House Committee on Agriculture, Water and Lands that's hardly a standard that guarantees animals are raised in a humane way. "The USDA allows for dogs to be kept in cages that are not bgger than six itches in any direction (beyond the size of the animal) for their entire lives never to see the light of day. touch the ground, to receive human kindness solely for the purpose of breeding to make money,' she said Knott urged lawmakers not to overturn local ordinances "The people have spoken,' she said. "They have decided they do not wish to make money in this way, on the backs of these breeding dogs.' But Rep. Karen Fenn, R-Prescott, said it is absolutely appropnate for the Legislature to step in and set a single standard for pet sales if for no other reason than customers from one city where a practice is banned can simply go across the street to another city where it is not. Anyway, Fann said, it is the role of lawmakers to fix a problem with measures like this. 'We do not shut down businesses,' she said. -We do not start dictating to businesses where they can buy their products or how they can sell their products.' But Nicole Galvan of Tempe said her own experience in adopting a dog that had been used for breeding shows exactly why cities should be able to step in. "Her legs were deformed they bent forward, because she stood on a caged ground her whole life,' she said, saying that is allowed under USDA standards Galvan also said that the dog's teeth were so bad from chewing on her cage and the lack of dental care that she had to have them removed and the animal has to be fed by hand. "The USDA standards are inadequate.' she said And Dale Bartlett of the Humane Society of the United States said that's only part of the problem. FREE Rabies Vaccine CLKK HERE to learn morel Conn Pest Control -Wide Valley LLC 127 N Main St Cottonwood (928) 634-7373 FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE 'The USDA. in its own audits says that they do a horrible lob.' he said saying thats why cities adopt their own stricter standards. 'They found that relying on this broken. flawed USDA inspection system is not protecting customers. not protecting puppies,' Bartlett said. That 2010 audit done by the agency's own inspector general found a series of problems, ranging from the enforcement process being `ineffective against problematic dealers' to misusing guidelines to lower penalties. Bartlett told lawmakers there's nothing wrong with adopting those USDA standards as a 'floor.' But he said they should not preclude cities from going beyond those 'They are the only laws that are actually effective in preventing 'puppy mill' puppies from being sold in local pet stores.' Bartlett said. Pet store owner Frank Minoe, whose stores are at the center of the controversy. did not defend the USDA standards But he said the state of Missouri where the majority of breeders are located, has enacted its own regulations which 'far exceed' what the federal govemment requires. Anyway he said. those USDA standards are irrelevant. 'The breeders whose puppies we help find homes for are not simply doing the bare minimum,' Minoe said And anyone who tells you drfferently, they really just don't know what they're talking about' Grr4 Wanes. triY. Dully 1r This Week's Circulars Q r• JCPenney ILI 111.1 Y_1 Rim :a� Hcver f Circular Hover for Circular L'.1`LTJ i STAPLES Part of what puts Minoe in the middle of the fight over SB 1248 is he sued Phoenix after it adopted its ordinance r charging it interfered with interstate commerce In a ruling last year. U.S. District Court Judge David Campbell said while Minoe had bought animals from breeders crted by the USDA the evidence overall a that Puppies'N Love 'appears to be an exemplary pet store' But Campbell said the city ordinance does not run afoul of federal constitutional provisions. That case is now on appeal. Nancy Young Wright, a former state lawmaker, said Tucson is awaiting the outcome of that case before deciding whether to pursue its own ordinance to close the four remaining pet stores that sett pets from commercial breeders. One of those she said, is owned by Minoe She urged legislators to kill this proposal. 'It's bad for local control it's bad for the consumer. it's very. very bad for the mothers and the puppies ' Wright said. Sen Don Shooter, R-Yuma, has said he intends to continue talking wrth both sides to seed a compromise can be reached before the measure goes to the full House. 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OK Puppy mill pet stores off limits for municipalities, Governor agrees cities cannot block puppy mill pet stores Letter Puppy mills worst choice for bringing pet into your Ile State Bill 1248 says the city may not restrict pit bops by breed Sign in to comment ill Hover $a: ° Circular Ein 7 days Detectives arrest 7 during drug bust Man already indicted for murder now 'aces murder -for - hire charges 1 person. 1 dog rite in car fie Sedona man gets 120 years in prison for possessing. distributing child pornography s1 Driver dies after SR 260 collision 28 rescues in 48 days Boomtown Budder stars Verde Valley local Tim McClellan hosting new show filmed in Jerome The future of Jerome s dilapidated buildings DUI suspect charged with second-degree murder Head-on collision causes traffic delays on SR 260 Thousand Trills Submitted into the public record fqr item (s) 5V .1 on ] I Z1 I I7 . City Clerk s%crIous Q SLARCM SunSentinel F.3727l(x.IN TRENDING SPORTS OPINION EVENTS -EATS LOCAL TODAYS PAPER CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES Making genuine efforts to change the world for -the better Li_A$fe ► 11E Art:OrielK f v oval Nays ; &award Nays Plantation revokes restrictions on city's sole pet store 91 Br Ilse J. Rwias6 • Contact Reporter Get the Morning Update newsletter, South Florida's beat weekday news digest Enter four emaa usta ur MARCH 15 =I11 I b "M The Plantation Council has revoked a law aimed at cracking down on puppy mills for the only store in town that sells dogs. And it could be the beginning of loosened restrictions for others, too. Petland Plantation at 8ot S. University Drive wi➢ be allowed to continue its business as it normally did, because the Council last week did away with restrictions for the store until its lease expires in almost three years. The pet shop had argued a city law on how it obtains pets was hindering its chances of staying in business. Manager Kim Vickers said even though the restrictions are gone. her store will continue to sell healthy puppies that come from reputable breeders. "I'm very happy about it." she said Plantation Councilman Jerry- Fadgen said if the city hadn't adjusted the rules, "it would have been grossly unfair" to the store, Fadgen said'I'hey came to our city and within a few months the Sty started making restrictions." The city law. which took effect in January 2016, prohibited pet shops from selling commercially bred dogs. It is meant to prevent stores from selling pets that come from so- called puppy mills, where animals are bred in substandard conditions. Under the city law, pet stores only are allowed to sell pets from "hobby breeders" who produce no more than one litter a year. Petland Plantation argued that was too restrictive. Z'f 84° EPIC EARNINGS I35% Ie Moan cuit cae of Deposit • I APY2 24 MoT1 Ce1*a of Deposit Promotional Rate Minimum Deposit SS® el New Funds Teems and needitioas apply. 1 1 B FLORIDA C�OMMUNITY SANK LEARN ION e gi emit :elk" sag E P,SEMENr Related Plantation to again weigh audit of legal bill from Hyatt holiday dtsplay 0pbt A look at Plantation. from the early moos to today Plantation mayor vetoes audit of lepl MD from &Viay Hyatt holiday Animal -rights activists weren't happy-, either. saying Plantation's law was too weak because reputable hobby breeders generally don't sell to pet stores because they can't make enough money. Petland Plantation has since filed a lawsuit after racking up code enforcement fines of $T.25 a day since October. Even though the Council last week revoked its hobby breeders law for Petland Plantation. the city law is still on the books. If any other store opens in the city, it still would be subject to the law's restrictions. Fadgen wants that reconsidered, too. saying the rules are too stringent. 'If Plantation is to have another pet store that sells animals, it would likely have to be revised.' Fadgen said. "Otherwise. none will come." The city's recent move angered Hallandale Beach Commissioner Michelle Lazarow. She's among the activists who have lobbied Plantation and other cities to clamp down on commercially bred dogs. She said animal -rights activists won't give up on urging the council to strengthen the ordinance "for any incoming stores. And the people aren't going away.' Ihuriash@sunsentinel.com, 954-5'2-2oo8 or twitter C LisaHuriash Cap,ngM D 2017 Sun sentinel f r a Limited Tine Offer! Jury 18`—July 31+ MASSAGE GI FACIAL ^95 9� GFT CARD / FootLd Stories & Stab CHECK TT OUT NOW • Submitted into the public record f9 r itel s 1 on 17 I Z7 , I1 . City Clerk HOME DECORATORS r ul ll CTluN Home Dog Nog Dog Laws Arizona Reverses Sale Ban, Allows Pet Stores to Sell Dogs and Cats Amy Talk May 20, 2016 Photos oo MeeP0ohyaphoto SigstocK Don't Miss Stories on PetGu ide.com s- CCM Vr. lie SIK s.7 r ;eerie.. (�. Pont " "Email For a short time. Arizona banned the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. but that was quickly overturned. The new law allows pet stores to orce again sell puppies and kittens.as long as certain information is provided to the customer... but is it enough? Well, that didn t take long. Arizona has reversed its decision to ban the sale of certain pets at pet stores. They can once again sell commercially bred Sys and cats in pet stores. This new state -level legislation reverses local sales bans in Phoenix and Tempe as well as a proposed one in Tucson. Its a blow to many animal rights activists, who believe that pet stores buy from puppy mills where breeding and living conditions are deplorable. G. dyson boil Unrivaled Dyson suction.' Light to maneuver. Lem min 1m. e••1 a Ktr HY of die door F� a✓mreyer.e,.perr © ® Mop - Pro1,.ct Scot grit FLrbo Treat Tossing Dog Camera The •woda s 5rst treat tossing dog camera. Furbo keens a close eye on your pets xhife dispensing treats. Be tee frst or /our 'mods to we l es IIDAILlitlEi t►raaw upeyuarr.ne s 731 follow.. But other organizations. such as Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), are pleased • Peteo.de mon with the results, as they say that the new law will help protect the consumer. The amended law requires pet stores to display the source of their animals, including the Abe rn: P.IIse, Currents, Elipboa d,Zte name of the breeder and the USDA license near the animals' cage or crate. Over here at PetGuide, we believe that consumers SHOULD be educated when it comes to purchasing a puppy. However, the amount of information provided by the pet stores is NOT enough. Puppy mills can still get USDA licenses and breed animals in terrible conditions. Even if they do get a stap on the wrist (and that is a small number), these "licenced breeders' can still continue to breed puppies and kittens without any repercussions. Just look at the HSUS Horrible Hundred 2016 Puppy Mitts List (especially if you live in Arizona). Go into the pet store and see if any of the puppies or kittens for sale are from breeders on the list. The information that pet stores need to give customers. legally, is woefully inadequate and means little to the aver ag consumer. You should always go to see the breeder before you buy. You need to see the mother and father of the puppies, ask questions and tour the home and grounds. If the breeder won't let you or doesn't have an answer for you, chances are that it's a puppy mill. By making an educated purchasing decision and teaming about what to look for in a good breeder, you'll be better able to spot the bad ones and help shut down puppy mills by cutting off their source of income. 'Petoups• o s0e o Asa Cr. P50, &wail Top Video Pick © ® S+ 734 • l.� Tagged as: Arizona, dog taw. pet sale ban. pet stores. puppy mill. selling puppies and kittens