The sale of dogs at Springfield retail businesses will be prohibited beginning Wednesday.
Western Mass News
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Retail establishments in Springfield will soon be prohibited from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits on their premises. This ordinance was passed last year, but it won't take effect until Wednesday.
The Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center will now be in charge of implementing the legislation, according to Lori Swanson, executive director of Western Mass News.
We're entrusted with enforcing the code, and animal control will play a role in that, so we'll be looking for any violations of the rule, Swanson added.
The Puppy Place is the only store in Springfield that is affected by this. We attempted to contact the owner for comment, but they did not respond. The Springfield facility, however, will close on Wednesday, according to their website.
Retailers who want to put dogs, cats, or rabbits up for adoption must meet certain conditions and establish that the animal is a rescue under this rule.
They can adopt out animals, but there are specific requirements they must follow in order to do so, including spaying and neutering, immunizations, and even a price cap. There are procedures in place to guarantee that animals come from non-profit rescue organizations, which must be documented, according to Swanson.
This ordinance, according to Swanson, was put in place to help put an end to puppy mills and unethical breeding across the state.
It's well known that large-scale breeding operations exist. They aren't always concerned with animal welfare. When it comes to profit or care, there have been studies and proof that care is often inadequate, so we want to make sure that every animal has a chance to have a good life,"Swanson added.
Retailers who want to put dogs, cats, or rabbits up for adoption must meet certain conditions and establish that the animal is a rescue under this rule.
They can adopt out animals, but there are specific requirements they must follow in order to do so, including spaying and neutering, immunizations, and even a price cap. There are procedures in place to guarantee that animals come from non-profit rescue organizations, which must be documented, according to Swanson.
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