The owners said that the pets they currently obtain are from licensed breeders more reliable than getting animals from legitimate shelters and rescues, as the ordinance would require. 'All-or-nothing ordinances such as this, will do nothing to affect the animal welfare in Colorado Springs. 'We shouldn't be controlled by special interest groups that are not willing to work with us,' said Dustin Haworth, owner of Pet City in Citadel Mall. Pet City has the only two retail pet stores in town, and the owners have repeatedly denied getting animals from irreputable providers. 'We'll support you, Pet City, to support the transition to a humane business model that does no harm - seen or unseen,' Archer said. The first two speakers were Amy Jesse of the Animal Humane Society - who helped write the ordinance - and animal rights activist Julia Archer.īoth support the ordinance, saying that many pet stores acquire their animals from puppy or kitten mills where they are inhumanely treated.

It was standing room only for the hearing, with more than 75 people packed into the Council chamber extra chairs were brought in just beforehand.

Many of the supporters of the ordinance wore red shirts with the slogan 'Vote Yes For Puppies.' KRDOĬouncil members expect to discuss the ordinance and vote on it late in the evening. Tuesday and 41 people were registered to speak in both sides of the issue. The City Council is in its third hour of a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to ban the sale of dogs and cats at local pet stores KRDO Find out why so many locals still go to Pet City by dropping by our South College location today.(PREVIOUS STORY - TUESDAY, NOV. As your local pet store, we want to be your preferred source for pet supplies, food, and your next family member. When you’re looking for a new four-legged addition to your family, check us out first before going online and spending too much on a pet you can’t get to know before choosing.

We have withstood the changes in the industry because we’ve maintained our high standards and ethics and will continue to be humanely conscientious in our choice of partners. We advocate for responsible pet ownership and do everything we can to make sure that a customer is truly ready to own an animal! You deserve it, and so do our furry animal friends.īeing part of the Fort Collins’ community for more than 30 years, we are personally connected to the successful placement of each and every dog and kitten. Our focus is on finding a dog their first and last home, reducing the likelihood of re-homing. We believe in finding permanent homes for every animal. Pet City sells puppies, cats, a variety of small animals, as well as pet supplies and food. Pet City in Fort Collins is an independent, family-owned and operated pet store.