Bloomington Bans Retail Selling Of Cats and Dogs…

[Ingomike]

“The American Kennel Club has spoke out against the ordinance, warning that shutting down sales at reputable pet shops leads people to search for animals online — where scams and lack of regulations run rampant.”

Indiana City Bans Pet Shop From Selling Cats and Dogs

The city of Bloomington, Indiana, has now banned the retail sale of cats and dogs. Many animal rights extremists want to end the practice of humans having pets at all, and bills like this help pave the way. The American Kennel Club has spoke out against the ordinance, warning that shutting down...

www.thegatewaypundit.com

 

[BugI02]

And the AKC has been aiding and abetting the breeding of unhealthy canines because of the particular conformation that they require from show dogs. German Shepherds and hip dysplasia are one prominent example

Better sources of information might be people like Best Friends or the ASPCA

 

[Jeepster48439]

It's Bloomington... What do you expect?

 

[55fairlane]

Let criminals run the streets free, but Don't sell a dog or cat you we will lock you ass up , like the hardened criminal you are

 

[Ingomike]

And the AKC has been aiding and abetting the breeding of unhealthy canines because of the particular conformation that they require from show dogs. German Shepherds and hip dysplasia are one prominent example

Better sources of information might be people like Best Friends or the ASPCA

I don’t know Best Friends but I despise ASPCA. BTW, that was an article quote.

It is government overreach to do this. Then to just shut down a business is BS. What next, just decide to outlaw engineering?

 

[Old Dog]

I just don't understand the need to control everything that people do when it is perfectly legal otherwise. You can't sell retail? What if I just want to sell one of my dogs to a rabbit hunting friend? How dumb can supposedly smart people be? No... don't try to answer that.

 

[Twangbanger]

Wouldn't it be great if we could have a town run by the same rules as social media?

 

[K_W]

That's just going to fuel the fire of backyard breeders.

Ban puppy / kitten mills.

 

[amboy49]

It is my general impression that the ASPCA is HUGELY anti hunting. Please advise if this is incorrect.

 

[russc2542]

Ah, but you're all forgetting something: it's not about accomplishing anything, it's about doing something.

Just as stupid as banning guns to reduce crime.

 

[TheGhostRider]

Part of me likes the idea of people who want a dog/cat for a fur baby having to adopt a shelter animal. The other part of me has no illusions to what will happen down the road with this law.
We had a puppy mill busted right behind my home many years ago.
I’ve always taken pride in my ability to spot issues in my AO… not this time. They literally had cages stuffed in a cellar and crawl space under the house. Went on for over a year without gaining attention.
Then one morning I had a case of insomnia… went out to the patio at 0200 for a smoke.
Saw a floating light… dim and barely noticeable going down the back stairs to the cellar door… initially thought it a burglar. Cellar door opens and I could hear muffled yips.
WTF!!! Never hardly ever saw the people outside and I’d never seen anyone use that door until then.
It was a miracle that they got raided a few days later.
Heard from a buddy involved in said raid that it was one of the nastiest, disgusting sad sights he ever witnessed in animal rescue.
Despicable vermin posing as humans.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

That's just going to fuel the fire of backyard breeders.

Ban puppy / kitten mills.

Puppy/kitten mills are were about 90% of pet shop animals come from.

 

[purdue98]

It's Bloomington... What do you expect?

Like minded. I was going to post along the same line.
After living and working at IU for 2 years, it was time to head out. Beautiful scenery. Strange people.

 

[Expat]

I really would not be surprised if owning and keeping pets at some point in time, is outlawed and the wokesters in those days will look back at us as little more than slave owners.

 

[NHT3]

I really would not be surprised if owning and keeping pets at some point in time, is outlawed and the wokesters in those days will look back at us as little more than slave owners.

You sir, may very well be a prophet.. Just as I'm sure Dr. Robert Malone is.

 

[blain]

This was passed December 1st, 2021.
The story was published that week by The Herald-Times, B Square Bulletin and Indiana Public Media.
The good people of Bloomington must be fine with this action by their duly elected officials.
I'm guessing that Petco and Petsmart aren't sad this ban went into effect, as they don't sell dogs/cats but do sell supplies.

Step aside Mom & Pop...

 

[Sigblitz]

In other news, Chinese restaurants are closing.

 

[KLB]

Puppy/kitten mills are were about 90% of pet shop animals come from.

Do you have a cite for that?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Do you have a cite for that?

I do not. I don't remember where I read it and my memory may be off, but the puppy mills do supply a large percentage of the puppies for sale in pet shops.

 

[foszoe]

And the AKC has been aiding and abetting the breeding of unhealthy canines because of the particular conformation that they require from show dogs. German Shepherds and hip dysplasia are one prominent example

Better sources of information might be people like Best Friends or the ASPCA

Not so sure they encourage hip dysplasia directly though as it is common for akc breeders to have ofa certs

BUT the whole show vs working lines of German Shepherds with the sloping back vs straight. Bow that's enough to get me riled.