Windsor is no exception. In Windsor, they are also required to keep a detailed log of where all dogs and cats for sale came from. Each pet shop must also have a written agreement with a veterinarian and allow the Windsor Essex County HumaneSociety as well as the City’s By-law Enforcement staff to inspect their premises at any time.

Unannouncedonsite inspections were conducted at all of the City of Windsor’s licensed pet shops. No concerns were identified by enforcement personnel with respect to the well-being of the animals or contravention of the by-law. City staff surveyed the operations of each shop and obtained the following information:

  Types of Animals Sold Animals Obtained From Adoption Programs Concerns/ By-Law Violations
Corbett's Tropical Fish & Pet Supplies Ltd. dogs, cats (have not sold a dog or cat in over a year), rabbits, fish, guinea pigs, birds, mice, hamsters Personal pets dropped off (owner no longer wishes to have), Fish & Bird Emporium in Toronto Have participated in the adoption practices None
Pet Smart Legacy Park Drive fish, birds, hamsters gerbils, guinea pigs, rats Fish & Bird Emporium in Toronto Cats are adopted out in conjunction with the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society. No dogs sold or adopted None
Pet Smart Dougall Avenue fish, birds, hamsters gerbils, guinea pigs, rats Fish & Bird Emporium in Toronto Cats are adopted out in conjunction with the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society. No dogs sold or adopted Cats are adopted out in conjunction with the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society. No dogs sold or adopted None
Pet Smart Tecumseh Road East fish, birds, hamsters gerbils, guinea pigs, rats Fish & Bird Emporium in Toronto Cats are adopted out in conjunction with the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society. No dogs sold or adopted None
Pet Valu Tecumseh Road East Betta Fish Fish & Bird Emporium in Toronto Support Greyhound of America None
Pet Valu Howard Avenue None TLC Animal Aid Cats are adopted out in conjunction with TLC Animal Aid. No dogs sold or adopted None

Staff from the Policy, Gaming, Licensing and By-law Enforcementdivision also met with concerned members of the public and the Windsor Essex County HumaneSociety in order to