Summary
Elizabethtown just became Kentucky’s first city to ban the sale of dogs and cats, a move likely aimed at shutting down puppy mills. If you want a pet, you’ll need to adopt or go through a breeder instead of buying from a store.
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Impact analysis
Pet stores that sell dogs and cats could lose revenue, while the city may face modest enforcement costs.
Shelters, rescues, and animals vulnerable to puppy mills come out ahead.
Pet stores that make money selling dogs and cats are negatively affected.
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