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City Council Approves Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Dogs and Cats

The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved the Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Companion Animal Stores, on Monday, February 1, 2010 at the regularly-scheduled City Council meeting. This ordinance prohibits the sale of all dogs and cats at companion animal stores, providing exemptions for humanely bred, reared or sheltered animals. Existing pet stores will be provided a grandfathering or amortization period to allow them to adjust to the new ordinance.

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