Residents will not be able to purchase dogs and cats from stores in Coconut Creek.
During the June 11 meeting, the commission approved amending the city’s Code of Ordinances involving the retail sale of dogs and cats to delete the definition of hobby breeder.
Coconut Creek has prohibited pet stores and shops from displaying, selling, trading, delivering, or giving away dogs and cats. According to city information, the goal is to strengthen regulations regarding the retail sale of dogs and cats to address consumer protection concerns and issues associated with the commercial sale of animals.
The ordinance will delete the definition of “hobby breeder” to ensure it clearly governs the retail sales of dogs and cats under county regulations.
City administrators determined that the city code contained a loophole allowing pet stores to sell puppies sourced from hobby breeders, undermining the intent of existing regulations, and that regulating the breeding of dogs and cats is necessary to protect animal welfare and prevent inhumane practices, according to city information.
The sale or transfer of dogs and cats to pet stores and commercial breeders contributes to large-scale resale markets and leads to inhumane operations, according to city information.
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