Tag: puppy mills
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Old Bridge takes hard stance on puppy-kitten mills after emotionally charged discussion
OLD BRIDGE – Two things were made clear during the emotionally charged discussion about whether or not the Township of Old Bridge should ban the retail sale of cats and dogs: no one is for puppy mills and everyone wants what is best for cats and dogs. What is not clear is whether or not…
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Animal advocates call for Old Bridge to ban retail sale of dogs and cats ahead of retail pet center opening
OLD BRIDGE – Animal advocates are calling for the township to consider banning the retail sale of dogs and cats after the news of a retail pet center soon opening in The Shoppes at Old Bridge on Route 9. The advocates said they are not against the retail pet center to open; however, they are…
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Metuchen now prohibits retail sale of dogs and cats
METUCHEN – The Borough of Metuchen now prohibits the retail sale of dogs and cats except for responsible rescue or donated animals. The Borough Council moved to approve an ordinance prohibiting so-called puppy mills at a meeting on Dec. 9. Mayor Jonathan Busch said the ordinance ensures the borough is doing its part to protect…
