A second city in Canada has banned the retail sale of dogs (and cats too!) effectively ending retail pet sales of puppies and kittens in the city limits. But not just any city, … Canada’s largest city, Toronto, home to more than 2.5 million people.
In a move that helps solidify the future of pets stores and the kind of business they can provide in the region, there is no excuse any longer for cities in Canada, the US and across the world to not make this practical and ethical change in their city bylaws.
Media coverage links of this major municipal decision is provided by Helen Savkovic. (Thanks Helen! )
Global News
Canadian Business
National Post
All Voices
The Gazette
City News Toronto
CTV Toronto
Globe and Mail
Helen’s favorite quotes from media coverage?
“I think we’re the second major municipality in Canada to do this, so that from coast to coast, we’re going to protect dogs across this country,” said a jubilant Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, who had championed the partial ban.
“For all intents and purposes we’ve shut the taps to the puppy mills at retail locations in Toronto. We won’t eliminate them because people will still sell at Kajiji and there is other ways to sell puppy mill dogs, so those evil people will continue but there’s a lot less demand for their product,” said Mr. De Baeremaeker. “Eventually, hopefully, there won’t be any puppy mills at all.”
My favorite quote?
“It really slams the door closed on people who mass produce animals for profit,” said Mr. De Baeremaeker, adding it should help to stop sales of such animals at flea markets as well. ~ Globe & Mail
Christie Lagally 
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