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Home My WebLink About2013-11-05; City Council; 21415; Presentation Ordinance Banning Sale Dogs and Cats17 CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL AB# MTG. DEPT. 21,415 11-5-13 Police PRESENTATION BY STAFF AND COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DEPT OF ANIMAL SERVICES REGARDING ORDINANCE BANNING RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS DEFT.DiREOOR CITY ATTY. CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To receive a follow up presentation from Police Department and County of San Diego Department of Animal Services addressing questions from City Council following the adoption of an urgency ordinance banning the retail sale of dogs and cats in the City of Carisbad. ITEM EXPLANATION; At the July 16 council workshop, Police Department staff and a representative from the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services presented Information on pet adoption, animal advocacy, and how the City of Carisbad can support responsible pet ownership. Staff also presented an overview of ordinances passed in other California cities banning the retail sale of dogs and cats. On September 17, staff followed up with a presentation summarizing actions taken to-date with regard to animal advocacy activities in the city. Staff also presented additional information on the permissible number of dogs in surrounding San Diego county cities, and additional information regarding ordinances other cities have passed restricting pet sales. As a result. City Council concluded that the number of dogs residents would be allowed to own should remain three. City Council instructed staff to draft an ordinance to ban the retail sale of dogs and cats in the City of Carisbad, including an exemption for existing stores. On October 8, staff adopted an urgency ordinance to ban the retail sale of dogs and cats in the City of Carlsbad, with exceptions for businesses already in existence at the time ofthe ordinance adoption, local shelters, rescues and humane societies, and local private, small scale breeders who breed on the premises. An urgency ordinance was adopted immediately, to prohibit new businesses from establishing themselves in Carisbad. No action was taken on the standard ordinance, pending further research by staff. The presentation on November 5 will address additional questions from City Council. Specifically, Council requested information about what federal and state regulations are already in place with regard to retail sale of dogs and cats. Secondly, City Council requested additional information on the existing pet store in Carlsbad. The urgency ordinance adopted on October 8 remains in effect absent City Council direction to amend or repeal. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Fiona Everett 760-931-2297 fiona.everett@carlsbadca.gov FOR CLERK USE. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN AMENDED • • • • • CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN RETURNED TO STAFF OTHER - SEE MINUTES REPORT RECEIVED • • • • • On a minute motion, Council approved repealing Urgency Ordinance No. CS-231. Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT: None. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. EXHIBITS; 1. Emails to City Council regarding ordinance Fiona Everett From: Council Intemet Email Sent Monday, September 30,2013 2:47 PM To: Fiona Everett Cc Morgen Fry Subject FW: Pet Stores In Carlsbad Attachments: Pet Shop Guidilnes Humane Soclety.pdf; awa.pdf; USDA APHIS 2011-0003.pdf; Rules and Regulations.pdl; USDA Retail Pet Rule.pdf: APHIS questions and answers.pdf; HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 122125-122220.pdli Health and Safety code 2009.pdf; USDA statementpdf; Council.pdf This email came Into the Council Internet Email. From: joe shamore [malito:joeshamore@gmaiLcom] Sent: Saturday, September 28,2013 8:43 PM Subject: Pet Stores in Carlsbad City Of Carlsbad Califomia Mayor Matt Hall Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard Council Member Keith Blackburn Council Member Farrah Golshan Douglas Council Member Lorraine Wood Good Afternoon, I am writing today because there Is growing concem animal activists are on the prowl to ban pet stores from existing. It would be a crime to see their movement pass because pets whether it be adopted or purchased are a great part of our lives. They bring so much joy to children, adults, and seniors. Pets arc also known to be therapeutic for humans, and in some instance other animals. Banning pet stores would not only be devastating millions of people and animals but would also be the beginning of extinction of other animals on our planet Furthennore, this Is a billion dollar industry which employ and in part stimulates our economy. Enforcing current law, regulating breeders and pet dealers should be the solution instead. Ethical pet stores obtain their pets fi"om govemment regulated breeders. The USDA and other animal societies inspect these breeders. For years the story was said that the USDA was understaffed and could not regulate all brokers and breeders. This may have been true in the past century, but it certainly does not hold true this day and age. USDA has revised and enforced the laws ofthe Animal Welfare Act resulting in the closure of thousands of inhumane breeders last year alone. To me it says the USDA and APHIS arc doing their job. Ifthe concem is inhuman puppy mills then the regulation on a pet store should be that they only use USDA regulated breeders, not close the doors to millions of pet lovers. The USDA and APHIS are the only genuine non bias federal inspectors in our country. Animal activist claim the USDA supports the inhuman treatment of animals. That clearly is a direct blow to our Federal Govemment Agency and country itself. The Humane Society is also designed to enforce animal 3 laws locally and out of state. However, they are not an agency like the USDA or APHIS. If you review the history ofthe AWA 1966 animal protection act, you will find the USDA has amended the policy wilh animal welfare close to a dozen times since 1966 so the law would continue to enforce the ethical trcatment of animals. Again, forcing pet dealers to stop selling puppies is completely unethical and will create the beginning of extinction of animals on the planet and add to the crunch of our economy. What about the families that want to have unconditional love from a pet? Let the public not forget animals are also therapeutic to all walks of life. The public shouldn't be stripped of their God given right to adopt or purchase. Banning regulated pet stores will reverse federal regulations and encourage unregulated breeders to sell on the net and newspapers. Wc will then see an Increase of unhealthy animals and overcrowded shelters. There is already an overwhelming amount unregulated breeding on the net and in newspapers. USDA is now currently working on new legislation to control the abuse of non regulated breeders. All breeders, which include show and private breeders, should follow the applicable laws. There is no need to push for an undiplomatic solution of legislation or ordinance but instead enforce current law and perhaps adding to It. Punishing pet stores and taking away people's rights to sell, buy, or adopt a pet through a pet store is not the solution to prevent the overpopulation of animals In shelters. There are more pets going into shelters from the result of unregulated breeders through the newspaper and online, not from regulated pet stores and breeders. Last year alone thousands of breeders seized lo exist because they would not or could not adjust to the new USDA regulations. It sounds to me that the control of inhumane puppy mills have already taken affect on federal level leaving the public, city and state council to have a peace of mind knowing action is already in place. Punishing good ethical pet dealers is unfair. Again the only new regulation, if any, a pel store should have is they are only allowed to use USDA breeders, otherwise known as government regulated breeders. The real banning of the sale of pets should be against unregulated breeders from newspapers and online sources. In addition, local shelters should be encouraged to work with local pet stores to help adopt out their pets. It shouldn't be one or the olher, adopt or buy. The people have the righl lo choose. Another known fact; pet insurance companies know the ralio of sick puppies from pel stores are low because they are seen by more veterinarians than any other pel organization. Il Is already a state law the pel dealer is responsible for illness which encourages the pel dealer to only choose regulated breeders or brokers. Backyard and unregulated breeders don't adhere lo the laws already in place. A responsible pel store should firown on and not contribute lo these practices. These types of facts are pertinent for council and the public lo know before a decision is made to ban the sale of pets which will sUrt the extinction of other animals on the planet. Regulate instead and enforce cun-ent law. Animals and people have been friends for as long as history has been recorded. It would make no sense that our Country, Stale, or Cities would endorse the slaughtering of animals for human consumption rather than allowing government regulated breeders to breed for unconditional love through pels. Should there be a tighter regulation on pet stores, yes. Are there laws pel stores need to follow already, yes. Is il ethical lo ban regulated pet dealers and breeders? No. it makes no sense lo seize an industry lhal is already governed by Human Society, AWA, USDA, ASPCA, APHIS, Animal Control, Humane Society etc. I am cleariy asking council lo research the laws already in place for breeders and pel dealers before making a final decision. They are in compliance with federal and stale laws. Following my statement are Pel Shop Guidelines, AWA revision 2007 guidelines to breeders and everyone in the industry, APHIS -2011-0003 RIN 0579-AD57, Rules and Regulations for pet stores, APHIS questions and Answers, Health Safety Code Section 122125-122220, USDA Retail Pel Rule, Health and Safety Code update 2009, and a written public statement from the USDA. Once again, 1 am asking council to consider not banning pel stores from existing but enforce pet stores to only use Govemment Regulated Breeders and enforce shelters to woric with pet dealers to help adopt out pels too. For years shelters refuse to link up with full line animal pet stores because of political views. The real focus should be each organization helping find homes for all pets in our great country and not stripping people of their rights lo adopt or buy a pet. Thank you for your lime. Respectfully, Joe Shamore Joe Shamore This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are nol the intended recipient ofthis e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this documentto the inlended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing or coping of this e-mail, and anyattachment thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please respond to the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy of any e-mail and printout thereof. 5 Fiona Everett Prom: Coundl Internet Email Sent Monday. September 30.2013 2:49 PM To: Fiona Everett Cc Morgen Fry Subject FW: We Arre Officially Boycotting The City Of Carlsbad Until Pet Stores Who Sell Puppies Are Banned! Another email on pet stores. From: And Justks 4 All Animals [mallto:andjustk:e4allanlmals(g)gmall.com3 Sent! Sunday, September 29,2013 12:05 PM To: Council Intemet Enfwli ..^ ^ „ . * » -^i Subject: We Arre Offidally Boycotting The dty Of Carlsbad Until Pet Stores Who Sell Puppies Are Banned! We Are Offldaily Boycotting The City Of Carlsbad Until Pet Stores Who Sell Puppies From Puppy Mills Are Banned. This Information Has Been Sent To Thousands Of San DIego County Residents And WIII Be Posted All Over Facebook, Etc. What Is A Puppy Mill? ^ . Puppy Mills are FOR PROFIT facilities where millions of dogs are kept In small wire cages 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without any human companionship and very little veterinary care If any, untli they DIE. The females are bred continuously 2-3 times per year for approximately 7-8 years and typically only live half of their normal lifespan. If they do happen to live longer than they are capable of breeding, they are discarded like trash,..yes, they are killed. http://en.wikir)edia.org/wlkl/Puppv mill 99% Of Puppies Sold In Pet Stores Are From Puppy Mills Even If The Pet Stores Denies it. 10 Million Dogs, Puppies, PURE BRED Dogs, Cats And Kittens Are Killed In America's Shelters Each Year And Yes, Most Are Heahhy And Adoptable Pets. PET STORES AND PUPPY MILLS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY Five Cities In San DIego County Have Pet Stores Who Sell Puppies From Puppy Mills Or Puppies In General For Profit: Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido. Santee And National Citv. Cities In San Diego County With BANS On Pet Stores Who Sell Puppies From Puppy Mills And Puppies In General For Profit: SAN DIEGO AND CHULA VISTA. The First State Ban Is In The Works. httpr/Zwww.nbcconnectlcut.com/news/Iocal/State-Conslders-Bannlng- Pupov-Mllls-225202692.html •••••••••*•*•••••»••••»••*•*»•••••»••••••••*•••**• CmES THAT SELL PUPPIES FROM PUPPY MILLS AND PUPPIES IN GENERAL FOR PROFFT IN SAN DiEGO COUNTY. BOYCOTT The Otles Below. Conduct All Your BUSINESS In Other Cities In San Diego And Let These City Councllmembers Know. See Complete UST Below. Oceanside Oceanside Puppy 1906 Oceanside Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone (760) 967-5852 httD://DUPPles-for-sale-onllne.com/contact-us/ Owner-David Salinas Pet Stores wiil state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when it has been proven that they do. This Is very common in the Industry. It has been proven that David Salinas sells puppies from puppy mills. Carlsbad California Pets 1 Westfield Mall • Coastal Location 2525 Ei Camino Real 264, Carisbad, CA 92008 Phone: 760-730-0377 Phone: 760-741-7387 http://californiapetssandlego.com/contactus.nxg Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when It has been proven that they do. This Is very common In the Industry. Escondido PA Puppy Avenue (Convenientiy located of the 78 8i 15 Fwy - Please Caii for Address.) 619-786-7362 http://www.puppvavenue.com/contact Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when It has been proven that they do. This is very common In the Industry. AND California Pets Westfield Mail - North inland Location 200 E, Via Rancho Pkwy. 363, Escondido, CA 92025 Phone: 760-741-7387 http://callforniapetssandlego.com/contactus.nxK Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when it has been proven that they do. This is very common in the industry. ^antee Pups & Pets 50 Town Center Parkway, Santee, Ca 92071 (619) 562-0036 http://puppiesforsalesandie^o.cQm/contact/ u -i Tt.i Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when it has been proven that they do. This is very common In the industry. National CItv Fiesta Pet Shop 1145 Highland Ave, Suite A, National City, CA 91950 619-477-5997 http://www.flestapetshop.net/home.nxg Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when It has been proven that they do. This is very common In the Industry. ••••»•»»»••*•••••••••**•*••••*••**••*••****••*•*»• Conduct All Your Shopping And Business in The Cities Below; • Vista • San Marcos • Fallbrook • Leucadia 3 Encinitas Cardiff Solona Beach Dei Mar Rancho Bernardo Poway The City Of San Diego Many Others In Both East And South San Diego County. •••»•»•••••»»••»*•••»**•••••*•*•»•*•••••*»»*••**•• Contact All The Citv Councllmembers Below And inform Them. 1. Oceanside Qty Council councll(S)cl.oceanslde.ca.us 2. Carlsbad Qty Council counclliScarisbadca.gov 3. Escondido City Council http://www.escondldo.org/citv-council-contact-us.aspx 4. Santee City Council http://vww.cl.santee.ca.us/lndex.aspx?page=351 5. National City Qty Council cQuncll(S>nationalcltvca.gov Fiona Everett From: Council Intemet Email Sent Wednesday, October 02.2013 9:14 AM To: Fiona Everett Ce: Morgen Fry; Donna Heraty Subject FW: Puppy Mills Referring to agenda item. From: And Justks 4 Ail Animals [mailto.andjustice4allanlmal5@gmall.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 01,2013 12;30 PM To: Council Intemet Email Subject: Re: Thank you. To Carlsbad Councilmembers, We were Informed that you are taking steps to ban any additional pet stores who sell puppies from puppy mills from the City of Carisbad. Thank you for taking the appropriate steps and we will support you in any way possible. Sincerely, San DIego County Residents Against Animal Abuse And Neglect From: And Justice 4 Ail Animals fmailtQ!and1u5tlce4allanimals@amail.com1 Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 12:05 PM To: 'councli€>carlsbadca.gov' Subject: We Arre Officially Boycotting The City Of Carisbad Until Pet Stores Who Sell Puppies Are Banned! We Are Officially Boycotting The City Of Carisbad Untli Pet Stores Who Sell Puppies From Puppy Mills Are Banned. This Information Has Been Sent To Thousands Of San Diego County Residents And Will Be Posted All Over Facebook, Etc. What Is A Puppy Mill? Puppy Mills are FOR PROFIT facilities where millions of dogs are kept in small wire cages 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without any human companionship and very little veterinary care If any, until they DIE. The females are bred continuously 2-3 times per year for approximately 7-8 years and typically only live half of their normal lifespan. If they do happen to live longer than they are capable of breeding, they are discarded like trash...Yes, they are killed. http://en.wikipedla.org/wlkl/Puppv mill 99% Of Puppies Sold in Pet Stores Are From Puppy Mills Even if The Pet Stores Denies It. 10 Million Dogs, Puppies, PURE BRED Dogs, Cats And Kittens Are Killed In America's Shelters Each Year And Yes, Most Are Healthy And Adoptable Pets. (0 PET STORES AND PUPPY MILLS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY Five atles In San DIego County Have Pet Stores Who Sell Puppies From Puppy Mills Or Puppies In General For Profit: Oceanside. Carisbad. Escondido. Santee And National Citv. Cities In San DIego County With BANS On Pet Stores Who Sell Puppies From Puppy Mills And Puppies In General For Profit: SAN DIEGO AND CHULA VISTA. The First State Ban Is In The Wori(s. http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/State>ConslderS'Bannlng- Puppv-Mllls-2252Q2692.html ••••••*•*•••••*•••••••*•••••••*••••**•••*••*•••••• CITIES THAT SEU. PUPPIES FROM PUPPY MILLS AND PUPPIES IN GENERAL FOR PROFIT IN SAN DiEGO COUNTY. BOYCOTT The Cities Below. Conduct All Your BUSINESS In Other Cities In San DIego And Let These City Councllmembers Know. See Complete UST Below. Oceanside Oceanside Puppy 1906 Oceanside Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone (760) 967-5852 http://pupples-for-sale-onllne.com/contact-us/ Owner-David Salinas Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when it has been proven that they do. This is very common in the industry. It has been proven that David Salinas sells puppies from puppy mills. Carlsbad California Pets W Westfield Mall - Coastal Location 2525 El Camino Real 264, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone:760-730-0377 Phone: 760-741-7387 http://callfomiaoetssandiego.com/contactus.nxg Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when It has been proven that they do. This Is very common In the Industry. Escondido PA Puppy Avenue (Conveniently located of the 78 & 15 Fwy - Please Call for Address.) 619-786-7362 http://www.puppvavenue.com/contact Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when it has been proven that they do. This Is very common In the industry. AND California Pets Westfield Mall - North Inland Location 200 E. Via Rancho Pkwy. 353, Escondido, CA 92025 Phone: 760-741-7387 http://callfornlapetssandiego.com/contactus.nxg Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when It has been proven that they do. This is very common in the Industry. Santee Pups 8t Pets 50 Town Center Parkway, Santee, Ca 92071 (619) 562-0036 http://puppiesforsalesandiego.com/contact/ Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when it has been proven that they do. This is very common In the industry. National Citv Fiesta Pet Shop 1145 Highland Ave, Suite A, National City, CA 91950 619-477-5997 http ://www.fiestapetshop .net/home, nxg Pet Stores will state that they do not sell puppies from puppy mills when It has been proven that they do. This Is very common in the Industry. •»»•••••••«••••••••••••••••»•••*••*•••*••*•••••»*• Conduct All Your Shopping And Business In The Cities Below; • Vista • San Marcos • Fallbrook • Leucadia 7 • Encinitas • Cardiff • Solona Beach • Del Mar • Rancho Bernardo • Poway • The City Of San Diego • Many Others In Both East And South San DIego County. •*»•••»••»••••*••••*•#•••••*••»••***••••••••*••••* Contact All The Qtv Councllmembers Below And Inform Them. 1. Oceanside City Council cQundl(5)ci.oceanside.ca.us 2. Carlsbad City Council councilg)carlsbadca.gov 3. Escondido City Council http://www.escondldo.orc/citv-councll-contact-us.a$PX 4. Santee Oty Council http://www.d.santee.ca.us/lndex.aspx?paKe=351 5. National City City Coundl coundl(5)nationalcltvca.gov 5 Fiona Everett From: Sent To: Subject Attachments: Morgen Fry Tuesday, October 08,2013 8:28 AM Fiona Everett FW: Letter submission for City Coundl Agenda AB#21,394 Let 2 City of Carlsbad.pdf FYI From: Sheila Fowler [pialltQrbenaals4u(S>sbcQlobal.net1 Sent: Monday, October 07,2013 7:31 PM To: Qty Clerk Subject: Letter submission for City Coundl Agenda AB#21,394 Dear Carlsbad City Council, I am submitting the attached letter in opposition to forcing pet stores to sell dogs or cats from unregulated sources such as from humane societies, animal shelters and animal rescue groups. Unintended consequences include introduction of new diseases from foreign countries via one of the stipulated sources. I will try to attend the meeting, but with no prior warning it is hard to reschedule my calendar in time, but I will make an effort. Please take the time to read my one page letter to have a broader view on what such an ordinance tnay do. I am available as a resource should the Council want to consider regulating the pet store to guarantee puppies do not come from puppy mills. Sincerely, John Fowler San Marcos, CA (760) 533-3313 6 October 2013 Cityof Cartsbad Dear Mayor and Council Members. It is with surprise that I write to you after just today discovering the Carisbad Qty Council is preparing an emergency act to make into law and ordinance banning pet sales in pet stores without the full vetting from opposing viewpoints. I am well acquainted with the statements being made by San Diego Humane and San Diego Animal Defense Team. Their pictures and statements are compelling. And, if those were all factual there would be no need to question any further action. I attended the discussions of such ordinances in the City of Chula Vista, City of San Diego and the Oty of Oceanside. It appears that the Information presented may not ever have been vetted. Part of a vetting process is to verify claims made that may result in laws being generated on the information presented as facts by various groups. For example, when presented with pictures/videos of dogs or cats living in poor condition, were you also presented with the name ofthe facility, address ofthe fadlity, name of the owner and phone number along with the date the picture/video was taken so you could contact those individuals to verify the pictures/videos are current and correct? If you were not provided that level of information, then the picture/video was not verified and confirmed to be relevant to the Issues being presented: that those facilities are supplying dogs and cats into Califomia pet stores TODAY and that those facilities are puppy mills. Your potential ordinance gives exemption to dogs or cats supplied from Humane Organizations, Rescue Groups and Animal Control Shelters. None of these sources are regulated. None of the animals they purport to offer for sale come with genetic screening, known health history or known behavior Issues. There is no certification process for these sources. Worse is the fact that there are hundreds of animal rescue organizations In California and some of those receive dogs and cau from out of state and out of country. Are they all gh/en access to this new puppy sale process? Who Is going to decide which ones are valid and which ones are not? And what are the criteria for accepting one rescue group over another? This must be taken into consideration before the Council releases a law that allows these sources full legal priority to be sold In the Oty of Carlsbad's licensed pet store. The city wlB now be libel for all Issues relating to behavior, health and genetic history coming from uncontrolled and unregulated supply of dogs and cats. The public must have traceablHty of any health or behavior issue, but such will now be denied by law. In terms of cats, I have talked with Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) and The International Cat Association (TICA) and not one breeder knows of any such thing as "Kitten Factories" in the United States. This is a term bandied about by the various animal rights groups, again with no supporting verifiable evidence that such things exist. If the Council has pursued the evidence to verify the pictures and videos shown to you in evidence of puppy mills existing today tn the United States that supply California pet stores with puppies, I would commend you for performing your due diligence. If not, I would urge you to obtain the Information I have Identified and call the Identified facilities and verify the pictures or videos are of their fadlity today and not something taken many years ago that may not exist today. Finally, I want to agree that selling puppies produced by anyone using unsanitary conditions, no concern for breeding stock and without proper animal husbandry knowledge and education Is against everything we all hold dear for the care and condition of animals. But. we must not substitute one failed method with another. Verifying that a pet store is selling puppy mill supplied puppies is verifiable and must be levied on the owner of such an establishment No responsible breeder will ever sell a puppy or kitten to a pet store for any reason. All breed organizations have worked tirelessly to prohibit even the thought of selling to a pet store. I would hope that the City of Carlsbad takes the time to verify daims made by San Diego Humane, the Animal Defense Team and others before plunging Into a situation where the city will bear responsibility for bringing In new health Issues due to animals supplied by rescue groups whose animals come from outside of the United States. Sincerely, John Fowler San Marcos, CA Fiona Everett From: Morgen Fry Sent Tuesday, October 08,2013 9:01 AM To: Fiona Everett Subject FW: AB #21.395 -INTRODUCE AND ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE, ANO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE, PROHIBITING THE RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS. Importance: High Another. From: Kristine Alesslo rmailto!oattobellog>cox.net1 Sent: Monday, October 07,2013 8:36 PM To: Coundl Intemet Email Subject: AB #21,395 -INTRODUCE AND ADOPT URGENa ORDINANCE, AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE, PROHIBmNG THE RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS. Dear Mayor Hall and Members ofthe Council, On behalf of the International Cal Association (TICA) and responsible cat breeders throughout the country, I urge you to vote against the above-referenced ordinance. Pet stores are not related to pet overpopulation. There is no causal relation to the sales of pedigreed dogs and cats via pet stores impacting shelter intakes. Legitimate businesses should be allowed to flourish in Califomia rather than be subject lo something which, factually speaking, is at best a "feel good" ordinance, I am also the Vice Mayor ofthe City of La Mesa, and I understand the need to weigh issues which affect one's constituents very carefully and I urge you to vote "no" on this misguided attempt lo protect animals at the cost of desU-oying economic opportunities for business in Carlsbad. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. But for my ovm Council meeting tomorrow, I would be at your meeting to address this ordinance in person. Sincerely, Kristine Christensen Alessio Kristine C. Alessio,Esq. Regional Director, TICA Southwest Region Director, Savannah Rescue www.svrescue.com 619-806-4058 IP Fiona Everett From: Morgen Fry Sent Tuesday, October 08,20131:36 PM To: Fiona Everett Subject FW: Testimony of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PUAQ re: Agenda Item 11 (October 8th Carlsbad City Council Meeting) Attachments: PUAC Testimony on Agenda Item 11-Ordinance No. CS-231.pdf From: Donna Heraty Sent: Tuesday, October 08,2013 1:06 PM To: Morgen Fry Cc: Sheny Freisinger Subject: FW: Testimony of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Coundl (PUAC) re: Agenda Item 11 (October 8th Carisbad aty coundl Meeting) Another email for the City Manager's office From: Donna Heraty On Behalf Of Qty Clerk Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 1:05 PM To: Donna Heraty Subject: FW: Testimony of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Coundl (PUAC) re: Agenda Item 11 (October 8th Carisbad aty Council Meeting) From: Jeff Plummer [m9lito^leff^P^la<;tOrql Sent: Tuesday, October 08,2013 12:55 PM To: aty aerk Subject: Testimony of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Coundl (PUAC) re: Agenda Item 11 (October 8th Carisbad City Coundl Meeting) Please accept the attached testimony of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PUAC) in opposition to proposed Urgency Ordinance #CS-231. Jeff Plummer Government Affairs Manager Pet Industry Joint Advisory Coundl (PUAC) 114619th Street, N.W., Suite 350 Washington, OC 20036 ieff0Pliac.org Tel. (202) 452-1525, ext. 1030 Fax (202)452-1516 PET INDUSTRY'S MMn .^P*^k HBMIk TOP CONFEREMCE April 23-24, 2014 Amelia Island, FL Am^ia Island Plantation Become a PUAC fan on Facebook at PUAC4p«t5l ** PUAC TESTIMONY OF THE PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL BEFORE THE CARLSBAD. CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. CS-231 (RETAIL PET SALE BAN) October 9,2013 The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PUAC) appreciates the opportunity to offer the Carlsbad City Council our views regarding the proposed ordinance prohibiting the retail sale of dogs and cats in pet shops. As the country's largest pet trade association, representing the interests of all segments of the pel industty throughout the United States, PUAC counts among its members national associations, organizations, corporations and individuals involved in the commercial pet trade. More specifically, PUAC represents the Interests of pet stores, distributors, pet supply manufacturers, breeders, retailers and pet owners throughout the state of Califomia and across the United States. Let me start by saying that nobody cares more about healthy and safe pels than does PUAC and our members. We have for many years provided a well-respected animal care certification program that is widely utilized by not only persons in the commercial pel trade but shelters and humane societies as well. Our association has long been recognized as the voice for a responsible pet trade, and we routinely advocate legislative and regulatory proposals establishing governmental mandates where appropriate to advance the public interest and welfare of pels. PUAC worics closely with USDA to ensure effective enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act, and has since its inception. We regulariy woric with federal and state agencies as well as local govemments to advance animal welfare interests. Even as we have worked to raise standards of care, PUAC has battled misconceptions about the quality of pet store animals and the source of such animals. The unsubstantiated assertion that pet store puppies generally come from substandard breeding facilities is commonly used as a smoke screen to obscure the fact that the overwhelming majority of pet owners who choose pet stores bring home a happy, healthy pet and that they remain highly satisfied with their pet store experience. The reality is that almost all pet store puppies originate from USDA licensed breeders who are regularly Inspected and found lo comply with appropriate care standards. By contrast, many of the dogs and cats from olher sources, including rogue Intemet operators, private breeders, shelters and rescues, did not come from licensed breeders. What purpose does this proposed ban serve? It doesn't protect consumers, who already enjoy far more protection in the law for the animals they get from pet stores lhan from any other source. They would merely be deprived of looking to a pet store as one of several altematives for acquiring a pet, and in the process lose statutory protections that they currently enjoy. It doesn't protect the animals themselves. As already noted, pel store puppies are as healthy as any others and typically receive more frequent veterinary care than puppies from other sources. As well-intentioned as this proposal may be, it is unsupported tiy all available facts. PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL 114619* Simet. N.W.. SuHe 350 Washington, PC 2(»36 Tel:202-452-1S25 FM: 202-452-1516 CHAIRIRAN Ken Oh W F Yowig. Inc. East Unomwdaw, MA RRST VICE-CHAIRMAN Ml SultwilMd Mutwt Supply Company. PattanI Way, WA SECOND VICE-CHAIRMAN RoiTHagen RoKC Hagan Inc.. Baia D'urfe, Ou«bac SECRETARVrmEASURER Andy Pom* UnHad Pat Group. Qndnnaii, OH DIRECTORS Ryw Boyle The Hunlo Cotporabon, Goodnian, MO anBram Tha Gounnal Roitanl. Nawberry, R. GntflCyr Caniral Ganian and Pat, Walnul Craak. CA Tom Edttng Paloo Animal Suppiias. San Olago. CA CMS Flaming PinnaGl«Pat.Naofho.MO Michaal Palanon The Pai Group, Carlsbad. CA Laura *Paach* Raid Rth Man Inc, Weil Hsvan. CT Jim Saidawend PalWortd, Inc.. Rocheslar, NY Martie WNdianl PETCO Animiri Supplies Inc, San Oiego. CA ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES Jlm80fChaa(WPA) C«laba9as.CA CadiicDaniby(PIDA) PFX Pal Supply. LLC. W. Sacramento. CA Sandra Moore (FTFFA) Segrest Fanns, QbsoMon, FL KenOIKAPPA) WF Young, Inc, East Longmeadow. MA PAST CHAIRMEN Jamas Haim Walnut CrMk, CA Frank Koch Pacoima. CA Atan Levey SecaiKus. NJ EiywnSegnstt Oibsonton. PRESIDENT «nil CEO Mike Canning, Esq.. CAE The exemption provided in the Carlsbad proposal suggests that the council believes existing retailers are operating in a responsible manner, which this ordinance seems to suggest is not possible. If the existing retailer is operating in a responsible manner, why can't future retailers be held to their already high standard? It should also be noted that breeders who provide animals to retailers are subject to USDA scrutiny and oversight. Banning the sale of dogs and cats by pet stores that are subject to strict regulation and sourcing transparency will only drive prospective pet owners to unscrupulous sellers of pets who are not licensed and are unconcerned about compliance with animal care standards. Thus, in considering an arbitrary and capricious ordinance, Carlsbad risks enacting a law that will not oniy fail to alleviate the conditions about which it has concerns, but will actually exacerbate the very problem the ordinance would seek to address. Animals delivered to pet stores in Califomia are highly regulated: In the slate of their birth In the state of their distributor By the federal government By Califomia when the animals enter the state And animal cruelty is a criminal offense everywhere Some make the claim that by prohibiting the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits In pet stores that will lead to more adoptions of shelter animals. No independently developed data su|^rts this claim. PUAC knows that animal control facilities and non-profits are often excellent sources for pets for some prospective pet owners, however, not for everyone. Many shelter animals are relinquished because of socialization or health issiKS. Adoption may not be an appropriate option for families looking for a certain breed of animal. There are varied reasons why families choose the animals they do. They should have that choice and not be denied the pet that best fits their family's requirements. Furthermore, Califomia has some of the strictest pet warranty laws in the country. People who purchase pets from pet stores in Califomia have ample opportunity to recover under altemative remedies if the purchase an unfit animal from a pet store. In obviating this consumer protection provided under state law, the proposal adversely impacts small businesses and pet owners alike within Carlsbad. Only pet stores provide this warranty - shelters, breeders and rescue groups do not offer a warranty. Hyperbole and emotionalism is a poor substitute for rational evaluation of objective information in establishing public policy. PUAC recognizes that a few substandard facilities supplying pet stores do exist, as do substandard breeders providing dogs directly to the public and, in fact, substandard shelters as well. And, our efforts to ensure humane standards of care are met in all of these facilities will continue. However, singling out pet stores for specious generalizations based on anecdotal evidence will NOT eliminate the existence of substandard conditions. While this proposal may be a *Teel good" approach It only diverts attention away from efforts to really accomplish effective solutions and we urge the City Council nol to move forward with the proposal. PUAC Is highly sympathetic to the concerns motivating this proposed ordinance, but an outright ban on retail pet sales is unjustified, harmful to the future of the local economy and ultimately will fail to better protect pets. We respectftilly urge the City Council to reject the ban and not impose excessive restrictions on all pel owners by preventing legitimate local businesses that are committed to the health, safety and well-being of animals from becoming a part of the Carlsbad community and economy. Ifthe purpose of this proposal is to place tighter restrictions on the sources of animals coming into Carisbad's pel store, PUAC would welcome the opportunity to work with the members of the City Council and other ^0 govemment officials to raise the bar to ensure proper animal sourcing. For instance, common sense solutions would require: • Animals come from only USDA licensed breeders e Breeders sourcing animals dogs in a Carisbad pet store shall not have an entry on their last USDA inspection report that directly impacts animal health (ihese records are searchable online) - these Inspection reports could travel with the animal and be made available to the customer We look would welcome the opportunity to work with the city of Carlsbad to arrive at a meaningful public policy solulion related to the care of animals. By working together we can make sure the citizenry of Carlsbad continue to have access to healthy animals to love as pets. Thank you greatly for your consideration of our views. Respectfully submitted, Michael Canning, President Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council A\ 9094648886 CVMC Radiology 04:17:53 p.m. 10-08-2019 1/2 CA LI F O RN I A ATION P.O. box 2341 www lANCASTIR CALIFORNIA •» 3 539 Mayor and CHy Counc8 Members City of Carlsbad 1200 Carisbad Village Drive Carlsbad.CA 92008 Fax 760-720-9461 October 8,2013 Dear Mayor Hail and City Coundl Members, The Qalifomla Fedemtion of Dog Clubs, founded In 1990, represents thousands of dog owners across our state. We are advocates for animal welfare, fbr promotkjn of responsible dog ownership and for protecting the rights of responsible dog owners. Our current proiects indude conducting breed identification workshops for shelter wori<ers, distribution of a dog care and training brochure for new owners who adopt from shelters, and providing a 1-800 help line fbr pet owners struggling with behavtor or training problems. We also maintain and administer a relief fund fbr animals affected by disasters such as earthquakes or fires. We support animal leglslatton that provides positive benefits to society. The CFoDC is OPPOSED to bans on retail sales of pets, regardless of exemptions. Pet sales bans encourage the growth of a totally unregulated underground market. A sales ban would only hurt legitimate businesses and responsible, regulated breeders and do nothing to Improve animal welfare. Sales bans create a shortage of desirable pets, a black market fbr dogs and cats, and a rise In Imports from other countries. The demand for shelter dogs In San Diego Counly drives the Importatton of dogs for the rescue maricet niche. Helen Woodward Humane Sodety imports dogs on a regular basis trom other states and even from other countries as far away as Romania. San DIego County is already a magnet Ibr homeless dogs from distant states and even foreign countries where diseases such as rabies and screwwomi are commonplace. A ban on the sale of regulated dogs would serve to promote the "rescue" Industry, and exacertjate the spread of disease. The USDA regulates the care and conditions of dogs and cats that provkle pets via pet stores; Claims that USDA breeders are unethical are false. USDA rules and standards are very exacting, and ensure the humane care and treatment of pets In commercial breeding facilities. Claims of high incidence of illness in pet store puppies are totally unsubstantiated. Pets bred under USDA rules and regulations receive regular veterinary care. There Is evidence that the pet Industry provides more veterinary care for puppies than the public at large. DVM/VPl Insurance Group, the largest provider of animal health Insurance, testified during a hearing In California that "preconceived notions" conceming pet store puppies "could not have been more wrong." After insuring more than 89,000 pet store puppies and kittens and handling health daims from a pool of more than 500.000 Insured animals. A^ 9094648886 CVMC Radiology 04:18:16 p.ni. 10-08-2013 2/2 Ihe Insurance company reduced its premiums for pet store puppies and kittens substantially by as much as 22 percent compared to premiums charged for animals from other sources. Why? Pet store puppies receive more veterinary attentton during the first 12 weeks of age than any other puppies and. as a result, have fewer claims. Califomia law provides consumer protection for pets purchased in pet stores. Shelter and rescue animals are exempt from health, safety and discbsure requirements and from the consumer protection laws which are required of tradWonal pet stores and breeders under the Lockyer-Polanco-Fan Pet Proteclkin Act and the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Wananty Aa An ordinance banning the sale of dogs In pet stores would eliminate consumer protectkm and would encourage the prollferatkin of unhealthy pets. A recent study revealed that less than 5% of dogs sourced from pet shops end up In an animal shelter. Commercial breeders are a legitimate source for healthy, well-bred animals. Shelter and rescued animals are a different matter, with unknown health, temperament, parasites and Infectious diseases. We urge you to reject the proposed ordinance to prohibit the retail sale of pets, and exempting the one store In your city, creating a monopoly for that storel Sincerely yours. (^H^UiS^A^ Geneva Coats. R.N. Secretary, CaUfomia Federation of Dog Ckibs CC: Matt Hall. Mark Packard, Keith Blackbum, Fanrah Gofclshan Douglas, Loralne Wood Fiona Everett From: Council Intemet Email Sent Wednesday, October 09,2013 8:27 AM To: Fiona Everett Subject FW: support the ordinance to ban sale of non rescue dogs and cats From: Jennifer van der Woerd [maiitD:vandenwQerd<S)hotmail.com1 Sent: Tuesday, October 08,2013 7:59 PM To: Coundl Intemet Email Subject: support the ordinance to ban sale of non rescue dogs and cats Dear City Coundl, I regret not knowing about the city coundl meeting prior and hope that you voted in favor to ban the sales of non rescue dogs and cats In pet stores. Many cities In California have already moved In favor ofthis which promotes allowing pets to be rescued and decreases puppy mills. Dogs and cats that aren't sold often times wind up being sold to research. The whole practice Is unethical and I hope my city has made me proud and voted In favor to animal rights. If you haven't made the final decision, I strong urge you to ban the sale of non rescue dogs and cats to pet stores. Thank you, Jennifer van Der Woerd 7966 Calle Madrid Carisbad, Ca 92009 Fiona Everett From: Council Internet Email Sent Wednesday, October 09.2013 8:46 AM To: Fiona Everett Subject: FW: Thank you for voting to ban dog and cat sales in pet stores. From: Mindy Schwartz [malltQ;healdivDetchef(3)omail.com1 Sent: Tuesday, October 08,2013 11:26 PM To: Coundl Intemet En^ll Subject: Thank you for voting to ban dog and cat sales In pet stores. Dear Carlsbad City Council, On behalf of my family, which includes two dogs adopted from a local shelter, I want to thank you for voting to ban stores that sell dogs and cats. By enacting this ban you will be helping to end the scourge of puppy mills and kitten factories, and will be encouraging people to adopt their pets from shelters. Thank you for taking this life-saving action. Sincerely, Mindy Schwartz 7304 Black Swan Place Carlsbad, CA 92011 760-419-5222 Please consider the environment before printing this email, ^5 Fiona Everett From: Council Intemet Email Sent Wednesday, October 09,2013 4:52 PM To: Fiona Everett Subject FW: Thank you for passing pet store ordinance! From: Bryan Pease fmallto:bn/anDease®Qmall.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 3:50 PM To: Council Intemet Email Subject: Thank you for passing pet store ordinance! Dear Carlsbad City Council: Thank you for making a responsible and compassionate decision to protect your city firom the unscrupulous business practice of selling mass produced dogs and cats in pet stores. Responsible breeders do not sell animals in pet stores. Please consider removing the exemption for existing pet stores. There is no reason Carlsbad should serve as a dumping ground for pets from the Utah-based business "CA Pet." When non-rescue animals are purchased in pet stores as an impulse buy, they are less likely to be altered, and litters from these pets end up in shelters. The humane model is followed by Petco, which involves partnering with rescues to hold adoption events at their stores. Some ofthe other cities passing ordinances have included phaseout periods. Something similar could be done with CA Pet ifthe Council is unwilling lo shut them dovm right away. Even if die phaseout was a year or longer, it would be better than allowing this hannful business to operate indefinitely, with taxpayers footing the bill for their irresponsible behavior. There is really no concession that can be made that would make il acceptable for CA Pet to continue selling mass produced dogs and cats. I know of no responsible rescue that would partner with a store that is continuing to sell mass produced animals. Therefore, the best compromise is a phaseout period that allows them to continue only for a determinate amount of time. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Regards, Bryan W. Pease Attorney at Law (lie: CA & NY) 1901 First Ave., Suite 219 San Diego, CA 92101 p(619) 723-0369 f(6I9) 923-1001 Fiona Everett From: Coundl Intemet Email Sent Wednesday. October 09,2013 4:53 PM To: Fiona Everett Subject FW: Thank youi From: Christine Cox rmailto;christlne.m.cox®amail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:03 PM To: Council Intemet Email Subject: Thank you! To Whom It May Concern: I was just made aware that the city of Carlsbad banned the sale of non-rescue dogs and cats in retail stores - GREAT news!! Thank you very much for voting in favor of the many rescue animals in need of forever homes in our community. Please keep up the great work and impose further restrictions on the existing pet stores in Carlsbad that are still aUowed to sell non-rescue animals under the new ordinance. Thank you again! Christine M. Cox Fiona Everett From: Sent To: Subject Council Internet Email Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:53 PM Fiona Everett FW: Exemption —Original Message— From: Ken Fairlle fmailto:kenfairiieg)cox.netl Sent: Wednesday, October 09,2013 4:06 PM To: Coundl Internet Email Subject: Exemption Thank you for banning pet stores. Please consider removing the exemption for the existing pet store (puppy mill) at the Carlsbad Mall. KF Fiona Everett From: Council Internet Email Sent Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:54 PM To: Fiona Everett Subject FW: Thank You - Passing Pet Store Ordinance From: Ivars Ozotlns [mallto;lvgrg^999PYghWtCPm1 Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:07 PM To: Coundl Internet Email Subject: Thank You - Passing Pet Store Ordinance Hello and Good Afternoon, I understand that yesterday the Carisbad City Council passed a city ordinance that prohibits pet stores from selling 'puppy mill' dogs and cats in the city of Carisbad. I would like to say, Thank Youi Your leadership ensures that more rescue animals find suitable homes and fewer dogs and cats suffer the fate of sitting in pet store cages. 1 also would like to encourage you to revisit and ultimately, strike the exemption for existing stores. The reason is simple: far too many dogs and cats languish terrible living conditions in these pet stores and it only encourages the senseless breeding to backfill for the animals. Again, thank you for doing the right thing! Sincerely, Ivars Ozolins Encinitas, CA 92024 30 Fiona Everett From: Council Internet Email Sent Thursday, October 10,2013 8:52 AM Subject FW: ordinance to ban retail sale of non-rescue dogs and cats in retail stores and exemption From: Can^l Schumacher fmailto;carol.soulmemorv(g)qmall.com1 Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:28 PM To: Coundl Intemet Email Subject: ordinance to ban retail sale of non-rescue dogs and cats In retail stores and exemption Dear City Council Members, I just wanted to drop quick note to say thank you for passing the ordinance to ban the retail sale of non-rescue dogs and cats In pets stores! This Is just wonderful news to me. I would appredate It though if you would remove the exemption for all existing stores since otherwise It won't have much of an immediate effect. Thank you so much!(II Sincerely, Carol Scliumachep, Ph.D. 6775 Follette St. Carisbad, CA 92011 +1 949 228-1492 31 Fiona Everett From: Coundl Internet Email Sent Thursday, October 10,2013 8:52 AM Subject FW: Thank you for banning sale of non-rescue dogs and cats From: Maria Shazer fmailto;mshazer®hobnall.com1 Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:50 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Thank you for banning sale of non-rescue dogs and cats Thank you for banning the sale of non-rescue dogs and cats In pet stores. Please remove the exemption for existing pet stores. Maria Shazer 3^ Fiona Everett From: Council Internet Email Sent Thursday, October 10,2013 8:52 AM Subject FW: Thank you and Please From: Beth Johnson [mgilto;mln!Sl:er@y!Ste<uu.Qrq1 Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 6:00 PM To: coundl Intemet Email Subject; Thank you and Please Dear Carisbad City Coundl, Although I am not a resident of Carisbad, the congregation I serve includes many people who reside In Carisbad; on their behalf and as the president of the Unitarian Unlversalist Animal Ministry, I applaud your compassion and courage In passing the ordinance banning the sale of non-rescue dogs and cats In pet stores. Good job! This move brings us ever closer lo the time when cats and dogs are understood as beings In need of our prolectton and care. Thank you and congratulations on this good thing! I know that next month you will be taking up the exemption extended toward existing pet shops. As you know, there are so many cats and dogs who need good homes. 1 urge you to extend the ban of the sale of non-rescue dogs and cats to all pet stores. Once again, thank you for your dedsion, and for what 1 know will be another decision on behalf of those whose voices are not like our own. Sincerely, Rev. Beth Johnson Rev, Dr. Beth A. Johnson, CCDC Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1600 Buena Vista Drive Vista CA 92081 760.941.4319 Cell 909.730.0711 minister^vlstauu. ora 33 Fiona Everett From: Coundl Intemet Email Sent Thursday, October 10,2013 8:52 AM Subject FW: Pet stores —Original Message— From: Tina Overland fmailto:overtinag)gmail.coml Sent: Wednesday, October 09,2013 6:59 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Pet stores Thank you for passing the ordinance to stop pet stores from selling cats, dogs and rabbiU. I hope that next you will not allow existing retail pet stores to stay open. Tina Overland Sent from my IPhone Fiona Everett From: Council Internet Email Sent Thursday, October 10,2013 8:53 AM Subject FW: Retail pet shops From; Jennie Frost rmailto:1ennlefrost®amail.com1 Sent: Wednesday, October 09,2013 10:43 PM To: Council Intemet Email Subject: Retail pet shops I understand that you have voted to ban retain pet shops but currently have an exemption in place for existing shops. I urge you to ban all pet shops in the city for public policy reasons as well as economic reasons. Pet shops buy their animals from mills who keep the adults in deplorable conditions. A friend of mine adopted a dog that had been rescued firom a puppy mill that routinely sold to pet stores. This dog was debarked (which means a pipe was shoved dovm her throat to damage her vocal cords) and she was so afraid of humans it look months for me to touch her because she had never been cared for or loved by a human. Skye's story is just one of thousands of dogs used for breeding. The second dog my fiicnd rescued was even more afraid than Skye. This is what I want you to consider. Does Carlsbad really think it is good public policy to allow animals to be abused so businesses can made a profit? The fact that Carlsbad is banning the shops shows that the City does not wish to perpetuate this cruelty. Secondly, consider the economic consequences. The City makes a small amount of money for each sale in the form of tax, probably averaging $50 per dog. On the flip side, many of these dogs will be bred by "backyard breeders" Uying to make a quick buck or will get out and either impregnate or get impregnated. These descendants will eventually end up at the shelter. The $50 you received for the sale of the puppy ends up costing the City thousands of dollars in unwanted or stray descendants. Pet overpopulation will never be solved until we lake steps to solve the breeding problem. I volunteer with It's the Pits and Coastal German Shepherd Rescue. We pull dogs from shelters all the time who are on the euthanasia list. There are hundreds more we don't have room for because the demand isn't there. You know that, otherwise they wouldn't be on the euthanasia list Thank you for voting on the ban. I hope you will lake the next step and end the sale of puppies. There are a lol of abused dogs counting on you to protect them. Thank you, Jennie Frost Vista, Califomia 760-917-9674 Fiona Everett From: Coundl Intemet Email Sent Thursday, October 10,2013 8:53 AM Subject FW: Animals sold in Pet Stores —Original Message— From: Elana Cohen fmailto:elana(S)reinvestlnvou.coml Sent: Thursday, October 10,2013 1:08 AM To: Council Intemet Email Subject: Animals sokl In Pet Stores THANK YOU for passing this Important ordinance to ban the retail sale of non-rescue dogs and cats In pet stores I PLEASE remove the exemption for existing pet stores! 1 am grateful the City Coundl recognizes the horrific practice of selling breeded ammals (mostly raised in puppy mills) and becoming one of 19 cities In CA. Now, please enforce that this should not occur at alii All these stores need to STOP being allowed to sell Ih/e animalsl Thank you and please support the next action buy removing exemption for existing pet stores! Elana Cohen 821 Kalpati, Unit B Carisbad 92008 Fiona Everett From: Council Intemet Email Sent Thursday, October 10,2013 8:53 AM Subject FW: pet stores From: Ann Scott rmallto;sterllnqsCQtt®rQadrunner.coml Sent: Thursday, October 10,2013 7:53 AM To: Council Intemet Email Subject: pet stores thank you for being so progressive and having the courage to stand up to people who want to profit from the inhumane treatment of animals. I only wish Oceanside would learn from you. ann scott Fiona Everett From: Sent Subject Council Internet Email Friday, October 11,2013 8:48 AM FW: Pet store ordinance —Original Message— From: Patricia White rmaillo:pchrlstinewhiteta)vahoo.coml Sent: Friday, October 11,2013 6:25 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Pet store ordinance Thank you for passing the ban on the sale of non-rescue dogs In pet stores. However, I would urge you to reconsider the exemption of current pet stores. This type of commerce Is bad business and makes the consumer extremely vulnerable to purchasing a puppy that comes from a puppy mill. These dogs frequently have significant health issues and can cost the owner hundreds. If not thousands of dollars to treat Please reconsider this decision. Timothy 8t Christine White 3459 Pleasant Vale Carlsbad, Ca 92010 Sent from my IPad 3% Follow Up: Ordinance Banning Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats November 5, 2013 Questions from City Council •What federal and state of California regulations are in place with regard to sale of dogs and cats? •California Pets –Ownership –Legal actions Federal Regulations & Enforcement •US Dept of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Welfare Act –In place since 1966, and amended through 2008 –Care standards for dealers of animals for commercial resale •Animal and Plant Heath Inspection Service (APHIS) –Administers AWA for USDA –120 inspectors nationwide –USDA breeder definition, licensing and regulation –Enforcement of humane standards of care Dealers •“Dealer” - a person who produces and buys/sells dogs & cats •USDA License required if: –Produce & sell 25 or more dogs/cats per year –Sell animals wholesale to retail pet stores •No License required: –Three or less breeding females, on premises, selling pups/kittens born & raised on premises •Pet stores are not considered dealers Federal Regulations & Enforcement •Animal Welfare Act (AWA) –All individuals/businesses dealing with animals must be licensed or registered with APHIS –APHIS reviews and investigates violations –Both civil and criminal penalties State of CA Regulation & Enforcement •Lockyer-Polanco-Far Pet Protection Act (H & S Code 122125-122220) –Regulates retail sales of dogs and cats –Transportation & care standards –Requires store to provide info to purchaser on breeder, medical care –Civil and/or criminal penalties for non-compliance –The sale of dogs is subject to consumer protection regulations State of CA Regulation & Enforcement •Pet Store Animal Care Act (SB 986) –Regulates the care and maintenance of animals in the custody of pet stores •Space •Nutrition •Medical care •Enrichment activities California Pets •Ownership –Sole proprietor, two stores, since 1968 •Complaints –No citations from Department of Animal Services •Legal action (from SD Superior Court records, 1997 – present) –3 civil cases •Dismissed •Settled for $3,400 •Unknown – details not available •BBB rating of A+ Action on Ordinance •Leave existing ordinance as is •Amend the ordinance, as directed by council •Repeal the ordinance, as directed by council