The Las Vegas City Council has voted to repeal an ordinance passed last January that would have banned dogs raised in puppy mills, from being sold in local pet stores.
It would have prohibited pet shops from selling dogs, cats and pot-bellied pigs - unless obtained from a shelter or nonprofit rescue organization.
Wednesday’s 4-to-3 vote was preceded by about two hours of contentious debate in council chambers.
Mayor Carolyn Goodman said while she's disturbed by puppy mills, she feels this ordinance wasn't the solution. She says the council might put a new item on the agenda next year, as the search continues for a better way to curb demand for dogs raised in puppy mills.
