San Francisco considers ban on pet sales

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The doggie in the window may soon be a thing of the past in San Francisco.

The city's Animal Control & Welfare Commission heard testimony last week on a proposed ban on all pet sales except fish. The measure is an effort to reduce the number of unwanted animals — particularly hamsters — being euthanized by animal shelters.

But, according to this Associated Press story, the proposal generated so much debate that the commission decided to table a vote for at least a month.

One thing I've been unable to determine from all the media coverage is whether the ban would apply to breeders. It seems to be directed only at pet stores.

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Jen Eyer is on the Community Team at AnnArbor.com. She leads the Parenting and Pets sections, and writes feature stories, blog posts and opinion pieces. She can be reached at 734-623-2577 or jeneyer@annarbor.com.