READ AND PASSED
The enacted ordinance sets rules for the retail sale of dogs and cats in Philadelphia. Pet shops that offer at least 15 animals for sale each year may offer dogs or cats only if they come from, or are displayed with, an animal shelter or rescue organization, and the animals must be at least eight weeks old; sales in streets, parks, outdoor markets, parking lots, and other listed public places are prohibited, with limited exceptions for shelters, rescues, and certain educational exhibitions.
Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," by providing requirements relating to the retail sale of certain animals, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action by CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Roll Call
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Al Taubenberger | Yes |
| Allan Domb | Yes |
| Blondell Reynolds Brown | Yes |
| Bobby Henon | Yes |
| Brian J. O'Neill | Yes |
| Cherelle Parker | Yes |
| Cindy Bass | Yes |
| Curtis Jones, Jr. | Yes |
| Darrell L. Clarke | Yes |
| David Oh | Yes |
| Derek S. Green | Yes |
| Helen Gym | Yes |
| Jannie L. Blackwell | Yes |
| Kenyatta Johnson | Yes |
| Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez | Yes |
| Mark Squilla | Yes |
| William K. Greenlee | Yes |