17/07/2023
🚨BREAKING NEWS: As of January 18, 2023, puppies may no longer be sold in Houston Pet stores (but they are available for adoption through animal shelters and rescues, (i.e., humanely sourced). Houston pet stores that do not comply are subject to a fine of $500 per puppy per day.
On August 3rd, Petland Bellaire will appear in court and be required to answer under oath why it refuses to follow the ordinance. Stay tuned for details on the court appearance.
In the meantime, how can we ensure these ordinances are enforced? If you see a Houston pet store selling puppies or someone selling animals on public property or public rights-of-way in Houston and unincorporated Harris County, including shopping center parking lots, please do the following:
➡️ Take pictures of the puppies/animals for sale.
➡️ Note the name and address of the store where it’s happening or the road or parking lot where the animals are being sold.
➡️ Call 3-1-1.
➡️ Let THLN know about the sale by emailing us at [email protected] with the photo/details!
To read the full news article, please visit https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/houston-pet-store-mill-due-court-18173157.php
