Councillor Kaschak questions if pet shops, i.e. Corbrets Pets can also be involved in the process similar to PetSmart and Pet Value. M. Coulter responds options will be explored in this regard.
Councillor Costante asks if a partnership with pet shops and the Humane Society is formed, would there be a “hosting fee?” M. Coulter responds there would not be a hosting fee as the adoption program would be run by the Humane Society or a rescue group.
In response to a question asked by J. Lesperance regarding the inclusion of rabbits in the by-law, C. Robertson responds the general consensus was cats and dogs.
Moved by Councillor Kaschak, seconded by Councillor Costante,
- That no dogs or cats BE SOLD for profit in a City of Windsor pet shop; and
- That all licensed pet shops in good standing with the City of Windsor BE ALLOWED to offer dogs and cats exclusively through an adoption program administered by organizations such as local shelters, rescue groups and humane societies; and further,
- That Schedule P1 (Pet Shops) to Business Licensing By-law No. 395-2004 BE AMENDED accordingly.
Carried.
9. In Camera
No In Camera session is held.
10. Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on February 26, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 204, 350 City Hall Square West.