September 21, 2011 - Toronto, ON
The city of Toronto has made a decision to amend the bylaw concerning the sale of dogs in retail pet stores. The changes would include:
- City Council require that pet stores provide every purchaser of a cat and dog, a health assessment report from a licensed vet for all cats and dogs kept in the store that receive vet care.
- City Council require that all retailers, including any person or business that sells more than 10 dogs per year, obtain animals from one of the following sources only:
i. municipal animal shelters;
ii. registered humane societies;
iii. registered shelters or rescue groups; or
iv. from people who have surrendered their pets to them at no charge.
To read the amendment in its entirety please click in the link below.
City of Toronto - Sale of Cats and Dogs in Pet Shops
For the last year PIJAC Canada has been working with a core group of city councilors. Despite months of effort to avoid this outcome the decision has been made and we are extremely disappointed. PIJAC Canada believes that reputable pet stores are an excellent source to find a dog and this will continue to be the association's position. Dealing with concerns regarding sourcing must involve educating the public about the right questions before making a selection.
As was advertised in the PIJAC Canada newsletter, we have created a Municipal Tool Kit for our members. This kit is designed to guide business on how to get the jump on issues like this one and deal with them if they are already underway. You can find a link to this Tool Kit below.
We will keep you updated on any new developments.
Louis McCann
Executive Director
PIJAC Canada
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